oCarbon.com - looking for a few members to help us develop carbon fiber interior trim
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C43 AMG / SMART Brabus / 911 SC
My parcel is getting close to ready to ship ! Finally !
And I added some presentation in the french Benz forum :
http://mercedes-benz.forumactif.com/...o-bien-equipee
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Damned this vinyl is hard to strip....
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We can remove the vinyl if you need us to, we're pretty good at it by now, since we're used to owners upgrading from the fake stuff to the real thing.
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C43 AMG 5.5 - 396.4HP
I have pictures of C43 Interieur with cf, but I wont post here because it is not my thread. I made an offer in the German w202-freunde Forum. Actually I am doing some BMW E90 parts (interieur) and some W202 parts (exterieur and pre facelift interieur). I am working with cf for 8 years but for me it is still hobby only.
It is not only the material that makes parts so expensive, it simply is pretty much work.
It is not only the material that makes parts so expensive, it simply is pretty much work.
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I have pictures of C43 Interieur with cf, but I wont post here because it is not my thread. I made an offer in the German w202-freunde Forum. Actually I am doing some BMW E90 parts (interieur) and some W202 parts (exterieur and pre facelift interieur). I am working with cf for 8 years but for me it is still hobby only.
It is not only the material that makes parts so expensive, it simply is pretty much work.
It is not only the material that makes parts so expensive, it simply is pretty much work.
I trust oCarbon whill perform a much nicer job based on their previous realisations...
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At least for now, it will save you the pain....
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Ok folks, som updates on the first trial with Matt from oCarbon,
- Gathering all parts and accessories = done
- Stripping the door handles = done (what a pain !)
- Packing carrefully all the parts = done
- Sending the parcel to oCarbon USA = done
- Proceed with payment in full = done
Let's now wait for the progress once parts arrive at destination (approx Feb 7th!
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- Gathering all parts and accessories = done
- Stripping the door handles = done (what a pain !)
- Packing carrefully all the parts = done
- Sending the parcel to oCarbon USA = done
- Proceed with payment in full = done
Let's now wait for the progress once parts arrive at destination (approx Feb 7th!
;-)
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is it glued?
panels on doors, are they glued or stuck with clip ons?
i bet it will look much better than factory plastics
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Actually, the upper dash molding is pretty easy to remove, just slide it one inch to the right and get the far right hook off the other way,
For the door trims, you HAVE to disassemble the whole door card and get the fixings from behind the doorcard, otherwise, you will break the fixings
For the door trims, you HAVE to disassemble the whole door card and get the fixings from behind the doorcard, otherwise, you will break the fixings
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Some pictures of the W202 trim we're working on.
First we strip down the original trim. Then we bond the carbon to the part, and trim the excess.
After the carbon is on, we coat it with epoxy.
After this cures, we'll trim some more and get it sanded smooth and ready for clearcoat. More pictures soon.
First we strip down the original trim. Then we bond the carbon to the part, and trim the excess.
After the carbon is on, we coat it with epoxy.
After this cures, we'll trim some more and get it sanded smooth and ready for clearcoat. More pictures soon.
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That's mine, looks great so far,
Matt did actually mix some parts from another project on the table, therefore, some parts do not belong to my C43,
Euro and US are exactly the same appart from the fact that US are fitted standart with woodtrim and euro with painted plastic "carbon look alike"
Matt did actually mix some parts from another project on the table, therefore, some parts do not belong to my C43,
Euro and US are exactly the same appart from the fact that US are fitted standart with woodtrim and euro with painted plastic "carbon look alike"
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This set has been finished up and shipped out. Email me at matt@ocarbon.com if you're interested in having a set made.
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C43 AMG 5.5 - 396.4HP
Nice Job Matt!
Hey guys,
you should order a carbon fibre interior mirror! I did not have the idea until a friend asked me to prepare his interior mirror.
It Looks so sexy I will do my own mirror soon now!
Photos are from part under production. Unfortunately I missed to take a final picture before I sent back to my friend.
Hey guys,
you should order a carbon fibre interior mirror! I did not have the idea until a friend asked me to prepare his interior mirror.
It Looks so sexy I will do my own mirror soon now!
Photos are from part under production. Unfortunately I missed to take a final picture before I sent back to my friend.
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I think part of the reluctance to do this is the difficulty in getting some of the interior parts apart to just get at the trim. I know some of my door trim pieces are broken, as are many others. I'm afraid to take the doors apart simply for the fact of the cost to replace items, like the door handle covers, etc. Those buggers are snapped on there pretty tight.