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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by llink, Mar 11, 2014.

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  1. llink

    llink Karting

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    #1 llink, Mar 11, 2014
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    I recently put an Xpel clear bra on my car, and while doing it added a "carbon fiber look" 3M wrap for the exterior side skirts. My car has the front wings, B pillars, interior door sills and rear diffuser in carbon, so I want to complete the exterior CF look. The surface of the material has more of a matte finish than the factory carbon, but I thought I would try the wrap before spending the money on real carbon sills.

    I'm not sure how it will hold up over time, does anyone have any experience with the durability of a wrap over time? How long before it looks ratty?
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  2. schwoo

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    #2 schwoo, Mar 11, 2014
    Looks great!!!!

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  3. dalundin

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    #3 dalundin, Mar 11, 2014
    Looks pretty good in your photos. I have the same set up in my '14 with the CF but left the side skirts red with the XPEL. There was a 2010 being sold she I picked my car up that had a CF wrap and with 3000 miles and it looked just OK. I personally think it's too dull and looks like a wrap but that said I think it's a good way to see if you like the look before committing to the real thing which I'm sure is over 10x the cost of the wrap.
     
  4. bigblock737

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    #4 bigblock737, Mar 12, 2014
    Had the sills wrapped on my Italia.
    Looked still perfect after 3 years...
     
  5. Dohangs

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    #5 Dohangs, Mar 12, 2014
    I think it looks pretty good and a lot less expensive. Nice job!
     
  6. llink

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    #6 llink, Mar 12, 2014
    That's good to know as I plan on driving 6-8k miles per year. Thanks.
     
  7. RBK

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    #7 RBK, Mar 12, 2014
    Very nice. Did same on white 458. Advantage is inexpensive and can be replaced or taken off anytime. Add protection and imo defines lines of car better. Enjoy. Best
     
  8. Noblesse Oblige

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    #8 Noblesse Oblige, Mar 12, 2014
    A dark sill makes for a slight "coke bottle" visual effect and enhances the pontoon like design of the rear fenders. I have a preference for plain flat black but from a distance the C/F style wrap is hard to distinguish from that.
     
  9. BLKM3

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    #9 BLKM3, Mar 12, 2014
    I have it on my car, so far so good!
     
  10. photonut

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    #10 photonut, Mar 12, 2014
    great bang for the buck.
    and you can always remove it!
     
  11. RBK

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    #11 RBK, Mar 12, 2014
    An apt descriptioin for all we desire. Best
     
  12. YellowMurci

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    #12 YellowMurci, Mar 12, 2014
    Not bad
     
  13. diSCUDsted

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    #13 diSCUDsted, Mar 12, 2014
    Looks pretty good! I'm considering wrapping mine as well. Not sure if I'll go c.f. look, or just a black finish.
     
  14. Garretto

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    #14 Garretto, Mar 17, 2014
    In the end it's just a cosmetic thing and the real deal is sooo expensive it's difficult to justify. Would do the same as you, over and over again.
     
  15. gt4me

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    #15 gt4me, Mar 17, 2014
    Looks good, if you remove it be careful it doesn't take the laquer with it.
     

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