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Aaron_in_MO
11-19-2010, 05:16 PM
Just did this tonight, but it got too dark to take pics. I'm not sure what it'll look like in the morning, but when I got the handles back in place, they looked great.

Follow this link: http://store.carbonfibergear.com/3m-di-noc-carbon-fiber-vinyl

Choose the 4x8" sample sheet with free shipping. It'll arrive in a few days in a regular envelope in the mail.

It's just enough to cover both interior handles if you angle them on the sheet, so make sure you place them both on there and draw a line between them so you can cut it in half. If you don't know how to remove the plastic door pull inserts, look for a tiny hole at the bottom-back of the pull, and stick a thin, short screwdriver in there. Press forward with the tip of the driver, and the insert will snap out.

Before starting, I used 250, then 400-grit sandpaper to remove some paint and rough up the surface, then cleaned it with mineral spirits.

Then, remove the backing from the vinyl and stick it to the insert. It didn't seem to require soapy water, but a hair dryer is essential for keeping it soft while you work around the handle. Trim it with an X-Acto blade, then re-heat and work around the edges until you're totally satisfied with it. When you're done, pop it back in the door.

Edit: used my flash for pics. I'll get more tomorrow in the daylight if you want.

http://sumpmrother.com/images/civic-si/carbon-door-pull-1.jpg

http://sumpmrother.com/images/civic-si/carbon-door-pull-2.jpg

beechstreet
11-19-2010, 06:09 PM
nice work!

RHCP0801
11-19-2010, 06:24 PM
looks really nice, mine are scratched and this would go perfect with my cf dash kit. Order placed

talonXracer
11-19-2010, 06:26 PM
nice work!

fobman
11-19-2010, 07:01 PM
nice work
i have done this to my interior as well, i love it

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/krn_tiger/interiorwrap.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/krn_tiger/cfhandle.jpg

gamma6
11-19-2010, 07:09 PM
nice work
i have done this to my interior as well, i love it

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/krn_tiger/interiorwrap.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/krn_tiger/cfhandle.jpg

how'd u paint the door opener handle?

fobman
11-19-2010, 07:16 PM
^ that is not paint
it is wrapped matte black vinyl

Aaron_in_MO
11-19-2010, 07:26 PM
^ that is not paint
it is wrapped matte black vinyl

Looks even better with the black door handle. I wonder how well they'd take to being dyed for a more permanent solution.

talonXracer
11-19-2010, 07:55 PM
A urethane enamel will work fine on those handles, I like to use DuraCoat as they also have flat, satin and gloss clears.

emsep
11-19-2010, 11:36 PM
looks good.

15000rpms
11-20-2010, 09:23 AM
hatt! I did this a long time ago. I forgot if I sprayed clear coat or the spray for wood finishes.

Aaron_in_MO
11-20-2010, 03:36 PM
Got a couple pics in daylight:

http://sumpmrother.com/images/civic-si/carbon-door-pull-3.jpg

http://sumpmrother.com/images/civic-si/carbon-door-pull-4.jpg

RHCP0801
11-24-2010, 11:54 PM
i just did mine tonight, turned out great and looks perfect with the cf dash kit....now i just wanna do something with the handles and lock button

ep-unit
11-25-2010, 01:47 AM
looks sick...

Tortoise
11-25-2010, 10:48 AM
Looks awesome for sure. Too bad i can never figure out how to get these the door handle or the lock button outt:(

Cheep3
11-26-2010, 01:30 AM
I'm def. doing this! Just bought a 12" x 12" sheet off ebay for $6.98 (shipped). Not sure what I'll to with the rest of it. Maybe door pulls to match? Rear view mirror cover?

brennaneli
11-27-2010, 08:21 AM
I'm def. doing this! Just bought a 12" x 12" sheet off ebay for $6.98 (shipped). Not sure what I'll to with the rest of it. Maybe door pulls to match? Rear view mirror cover?

Rear view mirror cover would look great with this.

SandBagger
11-28-2010, 10:54 AM
nice

Tokin_Buds
11-28-2010, 05:59 PM
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/976/rice0.jpg

KrypTOniTE
11-28-2010, 08:28 PM
I did mines too... i had mines for about 8 months now.. still lovin it.
i did my console the same way with the dry carbon wrap.

cvicep3
12-09-2010, 03:05 PM
Nice work. I have to try this.

PAPITUYO326
12-09-2010, 08:01 PM
I literally bought almost 6ft^2 of this stuff. Gonna be interesting seeing what I can do with it. I have a CF hood and Mugen Wing that has been ravaged from Oxidation. Going to try to fix it with this stuff.

civictype_r04
12-15-2010, 09:21 AM
Im doing this soon.

cvicep3
12-16-2010, 12:00 PM
Just got mine done, the hair dryer really does the job. What do you think about the pieces next to it (see picture) and the door pillars?

zdiddy22
12-16-2010, 06:58 PM
kinda like this....

he_li48
12-21-2010, 07:26 PM
Is a clear coat really needed for protection?

fobman
12-24-2010, 07:10 PM
was bored so i wrapped the gauges and my fog light kit as well

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/krn_tiger/gauge.jpg

Aaron_in_MO
12-24-2010, 07:22 PM
Looks good, fobman. You've hidden the seam really well; I have no idea where it is.

04EP3Hatch
12-24-2010, 09:24 PM
i think i will be doing this to my handle pulls as well as my center dash