monkeybrain1234 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Hi All I have searched quite a bit but cannot seem to find a guide or tips on wrapping the B-pillars with carbon like in the picture. Really like it but how easy is it to take the parts off? Thanks for all your help Edited April 9, 2014 by monkeybrain1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/67119-how-do-i-remove-the-b-piller-cover/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 http://www.350z-uk.c...b-piller-cover/ Thanks Grundy. Seems like its easy to snap them! Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 They're pretty thin, but just work then 3(?) little clips out evenly and you wont break them, ive had mine off a couple of times, wrapping them should be very easy TBH as they're flat rectangles. I might do mine so as the colour exactly matches my wrapped roof actually.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosmiK Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I wrapped mine on Tuesday as it happens, used the attached picture as a guide, and used an old credit card to help prise them off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Kosmik, thanks that's a perfect picture so I know where the poppers are. Excellent. Will get some wrap and give it a go. Did you have any any issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Warm them up with a hair dryer first, they pop out easier and less chance of snapping a lug off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosmiK Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 No issues really. The corners are a bit crap because I'm useless at this sort of thing though. Can't tell unless you're looking closely for it though. http://i93.photobuck...zps256434ac.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Mine are a bit scratched up. Could I get away with hitting them with a DA to liven them up a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) No issues really. The corners are a bit crap because I'm useless at this sort of thing though. Can't tell unless you're looking closely for it though. http://i93.photobuck...zps256434ac.jpg Looking good and a fraction of the price of cf cover pieces, how does this stand up to our weather is it something that would need to be replaced frequently or does it hold up ok Edited April 12, 2014 by tatooandy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosmiK Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 No issues really. The corners are a bit crap because I'm useless at this sort of thing though. Can't tell unless you're looking closely for it though. http://i93.photobuck...zps256434ac.jpg Looking good and a fraction of the price of cf cover pieces, how does this stand up to our weather is it something that would need to be replaced frequently or does it hold up ok No idea yet, only been on 5 days. I'm pretty pessimistic so keep expecting to hear them flapping in the wind as I drive though. But OK so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 No issues really. The corners are a bit crap because I'm useless at this sort of thing though. Can't tell unless you're looking closely for it though. http://i93.photobuck...zps256434ac.jpg Looking good and a fraction of the price of cf cover pieces, how does this stand up to our weather is it something that would need to be replaced frequently or does it hold up ok No idea yet, only been on 5 days. I'm pretty pessimistic so keep expecting to hear them flapping in the wind as I drive though. But OK so far. Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Guys what's the difference between 2D, 3D & 4D wrap?? Also what is the best place to buy this from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosmiK Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Guys what's the difference between 2D, 3D & 4D wrap?? Also what is the best place to buy this from? As far as I'm aware it's just how textured it looks. 2D is flat, 3D is better and 4D somehow gets time involved. I just picked a random ebayer with decent feedback, classictrading-uk. Can't guarantee its the best place though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Done this finally. Was really quite simple. Used Hexis 4D carbon wrap, although the final result was good, I did think the new 4D wrap would have more depth/gloss to the wrap. Possibly the 3M has more of gloss look. But now it is on the car I have to be honest it looks good. Taking the covers off I found okay to do, I used a credit card to loosen the panel a bit, after it was warmed up by the sun, then just held it from the bottom and the the whole panel just popped off easily. Cleaned it up and then set about wrapping it. Used the hair dryer to fold the edges and do the corners, but really was nothing difficult to doing this. Very easy. Think it looks good. Question now is, should I do the roof too??!?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Looks well. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren350 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Did mine a while back now. They look great! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Question is should I do the roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Question is should I do the roof? I wouldn't if I was you. Don't see many red Zed's tbh so why hide that beautiful colour. Plus from a previous thread it can be a massive ball ache if you want to remove it afterwards from what I've read. Your car though so your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Question is should I do the roof? I wouldn't if I was you. Don't see many red Zed's tbh so why hide that beautiful colour. Plus from a previous thread it can be a massive ball ache if you want to remove it afterwards from what I've read. Your car though so your choice. I think you're right my friend. I also saw the recent removing thread on here too, looks like a nightmare, although I am sure they are not all bad. Will keep it Red for the moment and find something else to tinker with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 That 4D vinyl you have there looks the same as my CF vinyl I have, which is also from Hexis. Is the finish smooth or can you feel the texture? Only reason I ask is that I have seen some 4D CF vinyl recently at a trade stand in Brighton during InCarNation, and that visually looked like textured, but had a smooth finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 That 4D vinyl you have there looks the same as my CF vinyl I have, which is also from Hexis. Is the finish smooth or can you feel the texture? Only reason I ask is that I have seen some 4D CF vinyl recently at a trade stand in Brighton during InCarNation, and that visually looked like textured, but had a smooth finish This has a textured feel for sure. I was expecting the 4D to be more glossy and flat like you probably saw at the show. I contacted the company I bought it from and they assured me it was 4D and the latest stuff from Hexis. It's almost a textured matt finish, from what I read 4D is glossy. But I'm happy with how it looks. Be interesting to see others like 3M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Mine are a bit scratched up. Could I get away with hitting them with a DA to liven them up a little? They are just lacquered plastic. If a polish does not work. Flat them with '0000' wire wool and re lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just carbon dip them best way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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