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Carbon Fibre Leather

#1 User is offline   Gary H Icon

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Posted 29 March 2009 - 10:16 AM

I was looking to trim a few pieces of 'Project 200' in something different. I'd ruled out alcantara and flocking and remembered what Carisma (of Pimp my ride UK fame) had used on my Mad Golf many years ago - carbon fibre leather - a leather-like vinyl with an almost woven carbon fibre pattern to it.
After some searching I tracked down the company and ordered enough to do both door cards.
Plans have now changed, so I thought I'd go subtle with the covering...less is more etc. Not having the patience (and more importantly the skill) to do this myself, I contracted a local auto trimmer and to say I'm pleased is an understatement:

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(And no, that's not my Keyboard :D) One piece to go and that'll be the limit of the re-trimming.

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Posted 29 March 2009 - 10:21 AM

wow, thats nice, really nice
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 10:23 AM

Looks good!

I used a Reading based trimmer to do my Elise seats, and while his work was top-notch he was a bit of a nightmare to deal with.
Who is your bloke?
Ice got a shedload of tan leather left over and i was thinking of leathering more of the interior to match...
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 10:32 AM

Paul aka Autotrim in Lower Early - nice guy
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 10:46 AM

That is really good! Me wants!
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 11:00 AM

nice i want it now :)
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 11:21 AM

neat job :thumb-up:


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Posted 29 March 2009 - 01:48 PM

How much did that think cost you?

Leather and fabrication?
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 01:50 PM

That really is nice! Lovely effect on the cowl..... :goodjob:

Where did ye source that stuff?
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 05:57 PM

I'd be chuffed to bollox with that as well, looks fantastic :thumb-up:
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 06:00 PM

instrument cowl looks the nutz , make loads and sell em :)
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 06:12 PM

Yep got to agree that looks awesome. Seems there are lots pf people who like this. So whats the material called ? Carbon fibre leather, but its vinyl with a carbon fibre effect.
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 06:14 PM

I really like the look of that instrument cowl, and would love one done in tan leather to match my interior.

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Posted 29 March 2009 - 06:38 PM

cracking job, sure theres a market for the a stitched leather instrument cover :thumb-up:
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 06:49 PM

Nice!
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 07:37 PM

i have the same on my cowl quite tuff fabric
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 07:39 PM

How good does that look :thumb-up: top job well done for thinking out a da box so to speak ............ are you taking orders by any chance.
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 07:44 PM

He should make these and sell them on here, :drool: I would have one. Can he do the radio console?

Seriously, :baseballbat: you need to speak to him and we could do a bulk buy. :thumb-up:
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Posted 29 March 2009 - 08:35 PM

that looks great!!!!
could you please let me know where you got fabric from :D

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Posted 29 March 2009 - 08:58 PM

that trim looks the dogs.........i just bought a carbon fibre gear gaiter recently - its like you read my mind!
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