Carbon Fiber Wrap

[DaMainMan]

Hello everyone,

 

I am thinking of giving my CM Mastercase 5 Pro a new look with a matt carbon fiber wrap (the ones they use on cars).

Does anyone have any experience with using wraps made for cars to mod a PC case? The only thing I can think of that could possibly pose a Problem, is that the case is too "rough" for the wrap to stick properly.

 

Thanks!

[positivePXL]

Rough surfaces are actually easier to stick to than polished ones. The only way something could be 'too rough' is if you like, cut giant holes in it.

[ChrisCross]

2 minutes ago, DaMainMan said:

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you will need a fluid between the wrap and the case especially if the surface is rough. i would just take the case apart and try it on a smaller surface. or maybe go into a car shop where they wrap professionally and ask them.

to be honest the whole carbon fiber thing is getting old. i would suggest to get a good glossy finish in like light blue. you dont see something like that on pc's very often.

[Loleo]

11 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

you will need a fluid between the wrap and the case especially if the surface is rough. i would just take the case apart and try it on a smaller surface. or maybe go into a car shop where they wrap professionally and ask them.

to be honest the whole carbon fiber thing is getting old. i would suggest to get a good glossy finish in like light blue. you dont see something like that on pc's very often.

lol what ''fluid''?

The wrap usually have glue that you heat up

 

[ChrisCross]

Just now, Loleo said:

lol what ''fluid''?

The wrap usually have glue that you heat up

 

so you can move the wrap around and remove bubbles and stuff.

[Loleo]

1 minute ago, ChrisCross said:

so you can move the wrap around and remove bubbles and stuff.

Good quality wrap have air bubble ''canals''.

[ChrisCross]

Just now, Loleo said:

Good quality wrap have air bubble ''canals''.

never heard of that. do you have like an example?

[Loleo]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P5G1SHI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22QTCIVOIQZE

[Loleo]

I think this would qualify as an example.

[Loleo]

As for this thread I think you will be fine as long as you use a more quality wrap and a heat gun.

[ChrisCross]

14 minutes ago, Loleo said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P5G1SHI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22QTCIVOIQZE

didnt know that. guess you never stop learning.

[W-L]

If your interested I have a guide here that goes over Vinyl Wrap, but as mentioned by other it will work without any issues. If you can get a hold of some of the 3M branded vinyl wrap they are regarded to be some of the best.