[EL SHELBY]

I thought I would experiment with some carbon fiber laminate over the weekend and I made myself some quarter window covers. I wasn't too sure about it when I first did it but the more I look at them the better I like them. I am considering adding some faux rivet heads similar to the Shelby covers.

What do you think; is it too much?

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[BAD SNAKE]

I like it! Did you make it yourself?

[IASHELBYGT]

EL SHELBY, on Nov 16 2009, 07:46 PM, said:

I thought I would experiment with some carbon fiber laminate over the weekend and I made myself some quarter window covers. I wasn't too sure about it when I first did it but the more I look at them the better I like them. I am considering adding some faux rivet heads similar to the Shelby covers.

What do you think; is it too much?

Not too much, it just seems out of place. Sorry, not for me.

[tekheavy]

IASHELBYGT, on Nov 16 2009, 08:50 PM, said:

Not too much, it just seems out of place. Sorry, not for me.

+1

[EL SHELBY]

BAD SNAKE, on Nov 16 2009, 06:49 PM, said:

I like it! Did you make it yourself?

Yes, I purchased a sheet of CF from Sierra Composites, made a template of the quarter window, trimmed the CF and applied to the window. Once on the window I cleaned the edges with razor (which was not easy) and sanded the edge smooth with some 600 grit. Soup to nuts; maybe two hours.

[07SGT4578]

I kindof like it, go for the faux rivets.

Chris

[SHELBYBRO]

Well now you will have to get the front splitter and the mirror covers to make it look like it belongs. Looks cool though. Many people here aren't fans of carbon fiber but I like the stuff. Great Job!!

[EL SHELBY]

SHELBYBRO, on Nov 16 2009, 07:18 PM, said:

Well now you will have to get the front splitter and the mirror covers to make it look like it belongs. Looks cool though. Many people here aren't fans of carbon fiber but I like the stuff. Great Job!!

Thanks, I like the CF against the Vista Blue. I have a set of the mirror covers from JLT but I don't think they were trimmed right. Jay from JLT is working with me to figure out if I have a bad set or if it's installer incompetence.

I know that CF is a love it or hate it proposition. I want a few select pieces to complement and not over do it. For all I know CF could end up being the bass boat metal flake of the 70's, the gold plate of the early 80's, and the splatter paint of the late 80's early 90's. Nobody wants to see those again.

[Dans07SGT]

I like carbon fiber but I prefer the aluminum on the vista blue.

[07SGT4957]

I like it. I wonder if JTL can do this with the hydrocarbon application?

[tispco]

The covers look good, but I do think you need to complement them with other carbon fiber pieces like the mirror covers and splitter you mentioned to tie it all together. I like the smooth look and would not add the rivets.

[EL SHELBY]

I'm not sold on Hydrocarbon. It just doesn't look like the real thing to me.

I have a roll of Carbon Fiber look vinyl that is pretty convincing. It has a mat finish and you can feel the simulated weave.

[blueshawk]

EL SHELBY, on Nov 16 2009, 11:06 PM, said:

I'm not sold on Hydrocarbon. It just doesn't look like the real thing to me.

I have a roll of Carbon Fiber look vinyl that is pretty convincing. It has a mat finish and you can feel the simulated weave.

What the hell is Hydrocarbon?

[EL SHELBY]

blueshawk, on Nov 17 2009, 05:30 AM, said:

What the hell is Hydrocarbon?

Hydro refers to the "painting" or "screening" process used to cover just about anything with a simulated pattern. They use a tank filled with a water solution, apply paint or screen to the surface of the water then the part to be painted is dip it into the water. When the part is removed it is covered in a carbon fiber pattern. The same process is used to create hunting equipment with a realistic camouflage.

JLT now offers this as a service along with a dozen other online vendors. Check the link for photos.
http://www.teamshelb...showtopic=50083

[LGSchmidtJr]

tispco, on Nov 16 2009, 11:02 PM, said:

The covers look good, but I do think you need to complement them with other carbon fiber pieces like the mirror covers and splitter you mentioned to tie it all together. I like the smooth look and would not add the rivets.

+1

i like it and it would look nice with CF mirror covers, and maybe a CF dask kit, if you do not have IUP.

Laurence

[AstroDan]

I wasn't really a fan of the CF look either, until I saw Gary's SS the other day. It looked sweet! I would add the mirror covers.

If you like it, that's good enough!

[Frank S]

What do they look like from the inside?

[EL SHELBY]

It's like looking thru cloth. You can see light between some parts of the weave. I have considered adding a cover to the inside of the glass.

[jnj3891]

I think they look good.

Thats the mod that I get the most comments about, the window covers.

[greaser]

finsh it up with the rest of the cf gear and it will look great.