Best solution for sticky interior of 348/ 355

Hi,

These parts look to be painted in what is called a Technical finish, ie the paint applied resembles a metal finish such as Brushed Ali / Stainless Steel, Woodgrain, etc.

These are normally used on TV, DVD, Hi Fi cabinets and Mobile Phone cases and are very hard wearing and good looking paint coatings. Unlike the rubbish that Ferrari had applied to the Plastics in the 348 & 355.

You should be able to find a company who are able to apply these coatings to your parts in the States or the Middle East by the normal search methods available to you.

If I remember didn`t someone from the Asian board have his or a friends 348 parts refinished in one of these coatings some while ago now?? Just remember you can refinish these parts in any colour you like, it does not have to be all coated in Satin Black!!

Regards,
Phil.

 

Wow, an overwhelming enthusiasm for the silver painted consoles. I wasn't expecting that. I LOVE the red leather, but the silver paint isn't my thing.

Blasphemy!

 

Thanks on the red leather, but my console and dash trim are not as silver as the earlier pieces pic. My parts are more towards natural cast steel look.

 

Good question, I have been trying to figure this out too. Can some one tell us if any of these carbon solutions keep the original back lighting, for example the HVAC back lighting of MAcarbon...

 

Personally, I think CF has pretty much run its course in cosmetic appeal now that every tuner car in the world seems to use it.. the novelty has worn off for me..

Sure, on some cars like the Lambo on a previous page, its a perfect compliment to the cars design, but some of it I see just looks out of place when taken in context with the rest of the cars design and feel.

For cosmetics, I now prefer satin black and or the 'brushed' alloy look, and even more so if its actually fabricated from aluminum alloy-like materials... and tastefully applied.

Being that the 348 and 355 cars are too heavy, IMO. What would be cool in CF, would be replacement side intakes, under trays, luggage compartment covers, bumpers, seats and anything else that would actually help reduce the weight of the car.. I would even go so far as to finish them to factory appearance.

 

http://www.stickynomore.com/Testimonials.html just did my 355 and 512tr...came out perfecto!

 

Is he a member here? Daniel saying he is good is high praise!

 

dont know!

 

+1...I like carbon, but would never do the full carbon overlay 355 interior that I've seen. I have a carbon dead pedal (replaced OEM rubber) and am working on carbon kick panels on the lower parts of the doors. Lightweight and strong, just enough for a slight accent.

And agree with the brushed metal look, I did that to my F1 paddles instead of carbon.

I've been thinking of lightweight carbon undertrays, but that's a serious project...

 

will someone PLEASE TELL where to buy the brushed look pieces?

 

You're kidding right? http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/member.php?u=12168 Yes, he does an amazing job.

 

The biggest problem for me with all of these carbon/sticker solutions is that you always lose the backlighting, at least on the HVAC. Until someone comes up with a solution for that I will stick to original...

 

i was trying to be funny...guess it didnt work...sorry!

 

A bit off topic here but.. If I had time I would consider it.. I have been working on similar parts for my Lotus Esprit Road/Comp car and can expect to loose close to 200# off the car by replacing the various parts in CF replacements.. Actually once I get done that project I may consider bits for the 348/355.

here is a few pix of some recent stuff..

composites

 

Sorry... it's the curse of text: black and white is hard to convey tone.

 

no sweat!

 

Nice parts! I have had some problem with the exterior finish of my homemade CF parts. After I vac bag them i'll get lines form the folded bag on the exterior finish. So what do I do next? Do I fill them in with resin then sand and spray clearcoat? Or will the clear after many coats fill in the lines? I'm such a rookie! My parts are strong but they look like cr@p.


Oh by the way I see you doing a kevlar shell on your seat. What are you going to use to shape it to your body before you put a seatcover on? I'm looking for a good cheap custom foam-like solution but I am confused by the products out there. Any advice?

 

Are you doing this a#$ backwards?????????????????

Your finish(exterior) should be in contact with the mold....when you vacuum bag, the bag shrinks down onto the backside(the side you don't see after installation) of the piece you're making.

Sounds like you are CF'ing on top(overlaying) of a an existing piece(as your mold), if so you are going to have to sand and recoat because the bag will most definitely leave some tale-tale signs...you recoat this as many times as needed to give a uniform finish. Can be a little annoying and labor intensive.

 

The seat starts with 2 layers of 6k 2x2 CF, a layer of 2mm coremat, and finish with 1-layer (plus reinforcing) using hybrid CF/kevlar. The finish is on the back side so the folded mess is under the upholstery trim.

The seat as it is fits me real well so will only need a thin covering and a little a$$ and thigh padding. I will likely get the seat covered professionally to match Recaros look.

 

For you guys considering CF overlay, make sure you clean the parts of the sticky stuff first. I have seen numerous parts that have been overlayed with CF and then begin to fall off because the adhesive is applied to the sticky stuff and eventually gets worse over time....

I have done clean up jobs for several guys that didn't want the parts refinished, just cleaned of the sticky goo before applying the CF....

 

That's an excellent tip for the DIY'rs.......

I would advise this to be done even if you don't overlay...

BTW, I've seen some of your work Robbie and it is amazing at how the finished items look...GREAT WORK

 

Great advice Robbie

 

10 years nearly...

Anyone have a pic of this product at night? Want to see the lighting at the hvac panel