[FCCCVPMan]

Has anyone made a Carbon Fiber Stinger style stripe to match the Carbon Fiber exposed roof? If so can someone post a link or picture...Thanks

 

[STUNG]

Can't help in that regard but since the hood is of CFiber, would it not be possible to have the paint removed and the hood done as CF exposed in the stinger strip area? re finished and clear coated as they do the roof? A tad expensive maybe..... But it would be genuine and not tape....

 

[rdslon01]

Can't help in that regard but since the hood is of CFiber, would it not be possible to have the paint removed and the hood done as CF exposed in the stinger strip area? re finished and clear coated as they do the roof? A tad expensive maybe..... But it would be genuine and not tape....

Not all carbon fibers are created equal. Some are very visually appealing (well-aligned fibers) but most are not so pretty, even though they are still as strong.

The "cream of the crop" are taken for the exposed carbon fiber roofs. The others get pained over to become the body colored roofs.

You can almost bet that the carbon fiber hoods are not going to be show quality like the exposed roofs. I would not recommend removing the paint on the hood.

 

[FCCCVPMan]

Not all carbon fibers are created equal. Some are very visually appealing (well-aligned fibers) but most are not so pretty, even though they are still as strong.

The "cream of the crop" are taken for the exposed carbon fiber roofs. The others get pained over to become the body colored roofs.

You can almost bet that the carbon fiber hoods are not going to be show quality like the exposed roofs. I would not recommend removing the paint on the hood.

Agree. I'm ok with the sticker like the carbon flash. I just want the look.

 

[BOBSZO6]

Something like this?
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2014 C7 Corvette 6 Piece Black Carbon Fiber Hood Decal Kit: Granatelli Motorsports

 

[glen e]

there's a problem with this idea ...in terms of sanding thru and recoating it will be hugely expensive - like in the thousands...there is no telling if the CF below the paint can be brought back to a "clean" look, and the re-coat with clear cannot be just any old clearcoat ...the rumor (elegant can comment) is the clear CF top uses a UV resistant clearcoat that costs GM thousands of $ per gallon...

 

[STUNG]

Sorry guys I never thought about the imperfections of the CF that could be present under the painted portions. I was aware of the huge cost that GM went through re the development of the clear coat for the 09 ZR1. So, my bad. Glad we are getting some other ideas. I like the 6 Pc. kit and it's price. "DON'T DO MY SUGESTION". Ahhhh Big mistake maybe....

Stung:

 

[elegant]

When GM first started clear coating parts of the ZR1, they stated that the cost of the UV-blocking clear coat was $60,000 per gallon. Have no idea whether that price has been reduced over time.

I second the above posts, for all the reasons they elaborated!

 

[FCCCVPMan]

Something like this?
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2014 C7 Corvette 6 Piece Black Carbon Fiber Hood Decal Kit: Granatelli Motorsports

I was looking for a 1 piece like the Stinger stripe only in Carbon Fiber print/ design. Want to have the spoiler, skirts, splitter and roof to all match with the Look of Carbon Fiber.

 

[glen e]

I was looking for a 1 piece like the Stinger stripe only in Carbon Fiber print/ design. Want to have the spoiler, skirts, splitter and roof to all match with the Look of Carbon Fiber.

vetteFX.com

 

[Suzy Cruisy]

We saw one with a lot of carbon fiber mods at the car show last month... hmmmm I will look for a pic.

Also going to another show on Saturday this weekend, so if he's there again, I'll try to take more pics for you.

Cheers,

 

[Lagunavette]

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[FCCCVPMan]

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Looks Great.. now to find someone in Louisville, KY area to install it and Hydroprint the vent on the hood.

 

[Suzy Cruisy]

We saw some carbon fiber mods at the Car Show in Rio vista today. It is POSSIBLE the orange one belongs to the guy who works at the Abel Chevrolet dealership, but not for sure. He posts a lot on another Corvette message board Just wanted to show pics.

 

[FCCCVPMan]

I like the Blue...the added stripe is very nice

 

[pebblebeach888]

do they make red carbon fiber

 

[glen e]

do they make red carbon fiber

google metrorestyling for all the choices...

 

[vettstings]

I had the 3M Di- Noc 3D carbon fiber vinyl installed on my painted roof panel, it is the flat color that matches the factory stinger flat black. The guy who installed it is a graphic artist that does signs and vinyl wraps for boats and commercial applications. If you decide to go this route I would ask to see some of their work, because I think there are guys who see it online and think they can do the work. I live in the Palm Harbor Fl. area, but I am sure there are competent guys in your area. the pictures aren't very good, this vinyl is hard to photograph, but I am very happy with the results. Just be sure you get the 3M brand as the others look cheap.

 

[lotus69c]

Here's my dilemma - my Carbon Fiber Flash Stinger Stripe (yes I spent the extra $$) is extremely light in appearance compared to everything else on the car - what to do?? :-( Should I sand down the $60,000 a gallon paint & try to put something else over it like the awesome Visual CB in the pics above? any suggestions welcome!