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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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How would the interior of an Elantra looked CF wrapped? You see that with more higher end cars so would it look tacky or classy?
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Tacky IMO, keep it stock.

ive seen a few cars thru work that people try to pull it off on and it just looks cheesy and cheap.



But this isnt my car, so if you like the look of CF go for it.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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I think it would look good on a full show car.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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I think CF wrapping is lame.



You see that with more higher end cars so would it look tacky or classy?


Very tacky if not rice.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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I wrapped a few pieces and it can look good, I dont know that I would do the entire interior but to each there own. What I can tell you is that over time (couple years) it will begin to peel off from the plastic of the parts you wrap, the resin will not bond with plastic. Best bet is to take your part, make a mold then make a real carbon fiber piece from said mold.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Your car is not for other people. Do what you like.
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