 CF wrapped Targa Top, Lots of pictures |
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| budman5201 |
 May 5 2010, 01:10 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 595 Joined: 1-April 07 From: tempe, az Member No.: 7,635  |
Hey man i want to do that to my top. Where did you get it? I looked it up and everyone wants an arm and a leg for the material.
How much was yours? |
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| Andyrew |
May 5 2010, 01:39 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Stuff looks pretty good! Got a part number?
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| zymurgist |
May 5 2010, 06:22 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Cool targa panel!
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| VaccaRabite |
May 5 2010, 06:30 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That looks great!
There was a How To video I saw a year or so ago (:eep: maybe more...) about how to make a convincing CF body panel using paint, and I considered it for my top. But decided against in the end. Good option for a CSOB fakie though. Found the video (there are lots there now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qDV5gR90zY Your wrap looks better. Looks like it would pass the touch test. Two thumbs up from me. |
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| flipb |
May 5 2010, 06:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,722 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Looks cool!
I wonder if it would be cheesy on the dash panel... my original basketweave is loose in a lot of places. |
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| turboman808 |
May 5 2010, 06:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
tacky
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| charliew |
May 5 2010, 07:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I could be wrong but unless it is glued down all across the top, this summer when it gets hot it will look like one of the 70's convertibles that have the top bulging up when it is going down the road. Course if it is in the trunk it won't.
Edit: I like some guys I have commented about on other topics spoke before I read up on the stuff. It is glued everywhere so maybe it won't suck up at speed. It looks pretty good as a alternative to the factory texture but like a cheap paint job at some point someone will need to redo it. It might be harder than paint to redo. |
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| veltror |
May 5 2010, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(flipb @ May 5 2010, 01:33 PM)  Looks cool! I wonder if it would be cheesy on the dash panel... my original basketweave is loose in a lot of places. I just bought a piece of carbon fibre sheet to make the dash panel!! Now i think doing a gelled carbon fibre top might be a good idea you tube video from the guys i got my CF (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| dakotaewing |
May 5 2010, 08:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region
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| charliew |
May 5 2010, 08:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
Ok something that may be obvious to some but not all is that over time the real cf parts will yellow and dull just like boat surfaces. They will need to be rebuffed to stay shiney but the yellow tint is forever. Also my son bought a seibon hood several years ago and it came in damaged from the vender, the corners were broken. We could tell that the box was not damaged but the hood was. He finally got his money back but the thing I want to say is the stuff is impossible to repair cosmeticaly if a damaged area is into the weave, like on a corner. I guess it can just be painted at that point after it is repaired. Also most of the "show quality stuff" I have seen has imperfections and waves in it. I think if you want a real smooth finish on like a hood you will end up with several clear coats and a lot of leveling to get it there.
If it's me it will be the real stuff even if it's just layered on, but that also will be added weight. |
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| dakotaewing |
May 5 2010, 09:08 AM
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They clearly state that the general lifespan of the exterior product is 4 years, and used as a interior product it is about 12 years. Each of these timeframes are avg., and is determinate upon how and where the car is stored. I have several tops for my car, and this would be a nice variation - Note that there are other colors besides black - It appears that after that timeframe the material can be pulled off, and new material applied.
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| MoveQik |
May 5 2010, 09:28 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
QUOTE(turboman808 @ May 5 2010, 05:47 AM) tacky Seriously? Fairly uncalled for considering the time, effort and money put into something that the owner clearly likes. I think its cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| charliew |
May 5 2010, 09:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I've seen some camo jobs that have been on a few years and they seem to be holding up pretty good. I think it's a good thing for interior pieces and maybe even cars that set inside away from the sun and heat alot. If a clearcoat will stick permanently that might make the exterior hold up longer.
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| McMark |
May 5 2010, 09:50 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Because the top is fiberglass, you could easily lay down a layer of real CF for the look. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| charliew |
May 5 2010, 10:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
Except for the yellowing part with age that I don't know how to fix.
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| jsayre914 |
May 5 2010, 10:28 AM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
nice job!
Make sure it dosnt rub on the bottom of the deck lid when stored. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| TravisNeff |
May 5 2010, 10:30 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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That turned out pretty good!
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| SirAndy |
May 5 2010, 10:46 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,641 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(charliew @ May 5 2010, 09:06 AM) Except for the yellowing part with age that I don't know how to fix. I have a real CF dash (from Getty) and it's been in my car for 5 years or so with no indication of turning yellow ... I did have Brandon put on a few layers of clear coat on top of the basic finish, maybe that's why? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
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| charliew |
May 5 2010, 11:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
That sounds promising but has it been in the sun much?
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