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      05-15-2013, 04:42 PM   #1
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M Performance front splitter - to paint or wrap?

Has anyone used the new 3M carbon fabric adhesive to wrap a diffuser or splitters? I'm wondering if I should get it painted or have it wrapped.
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save your $ and go with unpainted matte black. if i have the money to spend, i will go for the carbon fiber look.
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Has anyone used the new 3M carbon fabric adhesive to wrap a diffuser or splitters? I'm wondering if I should get it painted or have it wrapped.
i am actually thinking about the save way too.
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I am going to get mine wrapped in real carbon...if not I'm leaving it as is.

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I had mine wrapped, major pita, but it definitely looks proper
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I had mine wrapped, major pita, but it definitely looks proper
Wrapped in real CF or vinyl type CF? Lastly what does it cost approx to get it done?

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I say wrap. It may be a pain but looks nice and easy to revert back to the original look.

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Wrapped in real CF or vinyl type CF? Lastly what does it cost approx to get it done?

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Probably vinyl? I know 3M sells these.
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3m vinyl, no way would I wrap it in anything else, it already hangs too low on stock suspension. Im lowered on coilovers and I know for a fact a carbon fiber splitter would not last @ my ride height.
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3m vinyl, no way would I wrap it in anything else, it already hangs too low on stock suspension. Im lowered on coilovers and I know for a fact a carbon fiber splitter would not last @ my ride height.
Pics? I'd love to see how that came out.
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