BulletMagnet Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 As some of you noticed on Facebook, I attemped a re-skin a couple of days ago.......with bad results after an incident involving superglue. Skinned it ok, but while putting it all back together, some superglue managed to get on my finger which then touched the vinyl In a rage I ripped it all off and went away to calm down Called rtbiscuit to see if he had any more CF vinyl in and I was in luck. Settled down to night to give it another go. And it begins... All skinned... All back together with no issues... And back in the Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Good job glad the left over bit i had was big enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Nice work, Mark... Rich to the rescue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT350GT4 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Thinking about this for mine Passenger side of the console surround next to where all the heater controls are is worn down a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Good job BM... I have to say that was one of my most rewarding mods that I did on my 350z.... although alot of swearing was involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT350GT4 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Where's the best place to get a small roll of this from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Is it easy to take the trim off? Is there a guide on here, can't find it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Where's the best place to get a small roll of this from? possibly eBay for a small roll, i;d pick hexis over 3M from experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Nice job Hexis > Di-Noc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT350GT4 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Where's the best place to get a small roll of this from? possibly eBay for a small roll, i;d pick hexis over 3M from experience I thought 3M was better quality than Hexis? I had my roof wrapped in black 3M as the Hexis in the light didn't look as good. Saying that, that was gloss wrap not CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Nice job Hexis > Di-Noc thats hexis I thought 3M was better quality than Hexis? I had my roof wrapped in black 3M as the Hexis in the light didn't look as good. Saying that, that was gloss wrap not CF personally i prefer to wrap with hexis over 3M their carbon is a better looking finish than 3M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT350GT4 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Ok cheers, something to consider I guess...might have to get some samples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Is it easy to take the trim off? Is there a guide on here, can't find it... It's not too difficult, I managed it when I did the iPod hack, although I did swear... a lot! I'm sure there's a guide on these forums, but I used this one: http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/dash_removal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Is it easy to take the trim off? Is there a guide on here, can't find it... It's not too difficult, I managed it when I did the iPod hack, although I did swear... a lot! I'm sure there's a guide on these forums, but I used this one: http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/dash_removal/ Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-zed89 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I really like that!! Havn't got the confidence or patience to wrap my own interior tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 BM do you fancy having a go at my centre tunnel, I got some gloss black hexis and had it all looking good till I got to the heated seat switches and hazard button, then I fecked it up and it ended up in a ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 BM do you fancy having a go at my centre tunnel, I got some gloss black hexis and had it all looking good till I got to the heated seat switches and hazard button, then I fecked it up and it ended up in a ball Best thing for that is getting a scalpel from a hobby/model shop. Local one sold one and spare blades for a fiver. When wrapping near or around small switches, I'd rather trim the vinyl to the edge of the opening rather than try and wrap around the edge. it will lift as the edge is small and you can't make a flap on the other side large enough to stop it from lifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 BM do you fancy having a go at my centre tunnel, I got some gloss black hexis and had it all looking good till I got to the heated seat switches and hazard button, then I fecked it up and it ended up in a ball Best thing for that is getting a scalpel from a hobby/model shop. Local one sold one and spare blades for a fiver. When wrapping near or around small switches, I'd rather trim the vinyl to the edge of the opening rather than try and wrap around the edge. it will lift as the edge is small and you can't make a flap on the other side large enough to stop it from lifting. Yeah I had all the tools but unfortunately the biggest tool was doing the wrapping It looked a bit too shiny anyway and I had second thoughts halfway through doing it so really it was just an excuse to get angry and screw it all up.... Funnily enough the same kind of thing happened earlier, I got 3 screen protectors for my tablet for £3 off fleabay ( i know ) and all 3 ended up screwed up into a ball I don't think I have EVER managed to get one of those things to go on a phone or tablet perfectly without any bubbles or little bits of fluff underneath.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 BM do you fancy having a go at my centre tunnel, I got some gloss black hexis and had it all looking good till I got to the heated seat switches and hazard button, then I fecked it up and it ended up in a ball Best thing for that is getting a scalpel from a hobby/model shop. Local one sold one and spare blades for a fiver. When wrapping near or around small switches, I'd rather trim the vinyl to the edge of the opening rather than try and wrap around the edge. it will lift as the edge is small and you can't make a flap on the other side large enough to stop it from lifting. Yeah I had all the tools but unfortunately the biggest tool was doing the wrapping It looked a bit too shiny anyway and I had second thoughts halfway through doing it so really it was just an excuse to get angry and screw it all up.... Funnily enough the same kind of thing happened earlier, I got 3 screen protectors for my tablet for £3 off fleabay ( i know ) and all 3 ended up screwed up into a ball I don't think I have EVER managed to get one of those things to go on a phone or tablet perfectly without any bubbles or little bits of fluff underneath.... Every one of your attempts has been foiled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Every one of your attempts has been foiled... I am truly the worst rapper since John Barnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Looks superb - somwant to try mine now! Mind me asking what prep you did to the console before wrapping? Did you smooth it with filler or literally wrap the console as is? Worried the surface wouldn't take the wrap very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Thanks Only prep I did was clean the surface with Megs All Purpose Cleaner, no smoothing or filler was used. 3M and Hexis vinyls do adhere well to the plastics, hairdryer or heatgun is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deklan Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Looks well tidy! I will most deffently be doing this when i get some spare time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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