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Old 11-06-2009, 10:28 PM
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i saw another member who had completely carbon fibered his yukon, it was a little too extreme for me but i thought a couple of the ideas were quite nice. I can pick up a roll of carbon fiber film at a local parts store for around $10. With two rolls i would be able to wrap my mirrors and the pillars on either side of the rear hatch. I think it might be a nice look? anyone had experiance with this and have any sudgestions/?
 
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real "Carbon Fiber" for $10? or the fake stuff?
 
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its just a film. looks real but its pretty much just vinyl, id roll it on to the existing plastic
 
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I tried using film on my computer case. fail. It didn't stick, but your stuff might stick better. And yeah that might look cool

I always wondered why people got carbon fiber trunks and doors. looks bad ... hoods are cool but the rest is like huh? xD
 
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well its a $10 investment and if i dont like it i can always peel it off, i figure its worth a shot anyways
 
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Originally Posted by CraigSnedeker
I tried using film on my computer case. fail. It didn't stick, but your stuff might stick better. And yeah that might look cool

I always wondered why people got carbon fiber trunks and doors. looks bad ... hoods are cool but the rest is like huh? xD
If all that stuff is real carbon fibre, it's function over form. Looks ugly, but is way lighter than metal parts. Also, to add, people with real carbon fibre parts are either hardcore racers (which you probably wouldn't see the car on streets), or people with more money than brains...
 
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yes thats understood but somehow i doubt blazers are the racecar of choice.
 
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Originally Posted by Deezy Steez
its just a film. looks real but its pretty much just vinyl, id roll it on to the existing plastic
that's what i thought it would be.

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I always wondered why people got carbon fiber trunks and doors. looks bad ... hoods are cool but the rest is like huh? xD
looks like midnight beat me to the answer Craig. if you've ever felt the weight of any pieces in the factory configuration, and then in CF, you'd see such a major difference, you'd understand why instantly.
 
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Oh ok. Never really thought that was why xD I thought people liked making their cars ugly haha joke I like CF hoods on yellow cars looks cool )
 
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