Carbon dipped interior

Steeler · 11-12-2014, 05:51 PM

Installed shots

ZStig · 11-12-2014, 10:49 PM

Can't tell if real or fake from the small picture

XMetal · 11-12-2014, 11:40 PM

How durable is it? Especially for wears on the steering wheel spokes.

Steeler · 11-13-2014, 05:29 AM

Time will tell on the durability
The clear coat is the same product used over auto body paint
Better pics to follow

ZMCoupe · 11-13-2014, 09:31 AM

Very interested to see how this turns out! What was the cost and turn around time like? What other pieces did you do?

Steeler · 11-13-2014, 11:19 AM

Only thing left silver/grey are the seat belt "loops" on the seat(non M) and the faceplate holding the tire pressure and DSC buttons on the console(too lazy to take the console out again)

Total cost to:
Sand all parts
Prime all parts with base color PPG
Water transfer carbon fibre pattern of your choice
Clear coat finish part PPG
Wet sand and polish

Cost $25 for each "small part"
$50 for each "large part"

Approx 2 weeks to process.

ZMCoupe · 11-13-2014, 12:16 PM

Looking forward to seeing it all installed! Was it done at liquid carbon?
Definately going to look into doing this.
Thanks for sharing and keep us updated on durability

Steeler · 11-13-2014, 01:23 PM

Will do

Reassembly this weekend

Car is in the garage until next spring

inTgr8r · 11-13-2014, 01:46 PM

very nice!
might have to make a trip to Kitchener to see.

tiltmode43 · 11-13-2014, 02:57 PM

Wow, hydro dipping carbon onto smaller pieces is pretty convincing, especially with a clear over it. Nice work! Glad I checked this thread out.

PLCZ4MC · 11-13-2014, 07:20 PM

Very interest. Might be somehing I would look into doing this coming year. Wanna see them install as well, Nice job!

Finnegan · 11-13-2014, 07:26 PM

Looks great! Can't wait to see them installed!

ZStig · 11-13-2014, 07:35 PM

I guess I'll be in the minority opinion about this investment

Steeler · 11-13-2014, 07:40 PM

No worries Zstig, I did ask you guys opinions
I like it, really all that matters

Fully installed pics this weekend

tiltmode43 · 11-13-2014, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZStig

I guess I'll be in the minority opinion about this investment

Eh, I'm mainly impressed how nice this looks. I've seen hydro-dipped parts before (usually corny graphics like leaves or dollar bills) but seeing the carbon pattern with clear on it opened my eyes up a bit, it's pretty impressive.

On the other hand, if someone were to ask if I would do this to all these parts, the answer would probably be no.

Looking forward to the installed pics OP

ZStig · 11-13-2014, 08:21 PM

is it basically clearcoated vinyl?

Steeler · 11-13-2014, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZStig

is it basically clearcoated vinyl?

See post #6

StigJ · 11-14-2014, 02:24 AM

I think this kind of process is very cool.
But my opinion is that this was way too much. Im a "fake carbon" hater so not my cup of tea.
But if YOU like it, then thats what counts

Steeler · 11-19-2014, 08:34 AM

Installed shots added

DR Z4 · 11-19-2014, 10:22 AM

I've seen hydro-dipped parts online before and they always looked cheesy.
I think these look fantastic. The price is very reasonable, too.

Can you post or DM the info for the place where you had it done?

Thanks,

Dan.

Steeler · 11-19-2014, 06:04 PM

Thanks Dan,
It looks even better in person IMO

PM sent

ZMCoupe · 11-20-2014, 07:57 AM

I am also interested in where this was done if you don't mind sharing... I'm pretty close to you guys maybe we can have a spring meet and you can show it off in person?

Cheers

11-12-2014, 05:51 PM	#1
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Carbon dipped interior Installed shots Attached Images __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX Last edited by Steeler; 11-19-2014 at 08:34 AM..
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	Can't tell if real or fake from the small picture __________________
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11-12-2014, 11:40 PM	#3
XMetal Colonel 1131 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	How durable is it? Especially for wears on the steering wheel spokes.
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11-13-2014, 05:29 AM	#4
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Time will tell on the durability The clear coat is the same product used over auto body paint Better pics to follow __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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11-13-2014, 09:31 AM	#5
ZMCoupe Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Muskoka Ontario iTrader: (0)	Very interested to see how this turns out! What was the cost and turn around time like? What other pieces did you do?
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11-13-2014, 11:19 AM	#6
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Only thing left silver/grey are the seat belt "loops" on the seat(non M) and the faceplate holding the tire pressure and DSC buttons on the console(too lazy to take the console out again) Total cost to: Sand all parts Prime all parts with base color PPG Water transfer carbon fibre pattern of your choice Clear coat finish part PPG Wet sand and polish Cost $25 for each "small part" $50 for each "large part" Approx 2 weeks to process. Attached Images __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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11-13-2014, 12:16 PM	#7
ZMCoupe Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Muskoka Ontario iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to seeing it all installed! Was it done at liquid carbon? Definately going to look into doing this. Thanks for sharing and keep us updated on durability
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11-13-2014, 01:23 PM	#8
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Will do Reassembly this weekend Car is in the garage until next spring __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	very nice! might have to make a trip to Kitchener to see. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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11-13-2014, 02:57 PM	#10
tiltmode43 I plead the 5th. 523 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: '18 Frontier Pro-4X, '06 Z4MR Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (10)	Wow, hydro dipping carbon onto smaller pieces is pretty convincing, especially with a clear over it. Nice work! Glad I checked this thread out. __________________ -Matt \| Z4M Build Thread \| @violetnites \| flickr \|
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11-13-2014, 07:20 PM	#11
PLCZ4MC Proud E86M Owner 79 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Coupe Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South California iTrader: (4)	Very interest. Might be somehing I would look into doing this coming year. Wanna see them install as well, Nice job!
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11-13-2014, 07:26 PM	#12
Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Looks great! Can't wait to see them installed!
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11-13-2014, 07:35 PM	#13
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	I guess I'll be in the minority opinion about this investment __________________
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11-13-2014, 07:40 PM	#14
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	No worries Zstig, I did ask you guys opinions I like it, really all that matters Fully installed pics this weekend __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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11-13-2014, 08:21 PM	#16
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	is it basically clearcoated vinyl? __________________
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11-14-2014, 02:24 AM	#18
StigJ Lieutenant 333 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe & '14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I think this kind of process is very cool. But my opinion is that this was way too much. Im a "fake carbon" hater so not my cup of tea. But if YOU like it, then thats what counts __________________ My Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe and My Mineral Grey '14 F30 (sold) New daily: Sunset Orange 330E G20 Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver
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11-19-2014, 08:34 AM	#19
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Installed shots added __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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11-19-2014, 10:22 AM	#20
DR Z4 Private First Class 8 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 M Roadster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I've seen hydro-dipped parts online before and they always looked cheesy. I think these look fantastic. The price is very reasonable, too. Can you post or DM the info for the place where you had it done? Thanks, Dan.
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11-19-2014, 06:04 PM	#21
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Thanks Dan, It looks even better in person IMO PM sent __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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11-20-2014, 07:57 AM	#22
ZMCoupe Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Muskoka Ontario iTrader: (0)	I am also interested in where this was done if you don't mind sharing... I'm pretty close to you guys maybe we can have a spring meet and you can show it off in person? Cheers
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