I need to send off the dash from the 57 and have some carbon fiber work done to it. Anyone here have any done or have experience from a reputable shop?
As always, thanks in advance.
I need to send off the dash from the 57 and have some carbon fiber work done to it. Anyone here have any done or have experience from a reputable shop?
As always, thanks in advance.
Why don't you do it yourself? There's a ton of stuff on Youtube that shows how to do it. How about hydrographics?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqwhcfQZT8U
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
So you don't want it smooth, want the "weave" to be there?
Nick I agree that the "real thing" looks a lot better than the hydrographics. But it's a lot more labor intensive. I've never done it myself but I plan to do some in my interior for accents. They make it look so easy in the videos.
I know Art Morrison had several of his interior parts covered in his 3G Vette. You might as him who did them.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Well, I have received a couple of quotes. Laszlo, the suppliers must have read your statement about being labor intensive, WOW. From a low of 580 to a high of 890 plus shipping. Crazy.
Rick the texture, though very smooth on a polished and finished product has depth to it much like a counter top covered in pennies and then layered with epoxy. As some here express, it's a matter of preference and choice.
If the carbon fiber was functional from a weight reduction standpoint, that would be great, which is what it's for. But if only for appearance, a wrap, or hydro-dipped would make much more "cents", and look much more appropriate.