Wrapped my dash today - carbon fiber look. First time using the heat gun method on printed vinyl. I think it looks pretty nice overall!

I have the 5-piece version (MY 2004), and all pieces came off okay. Had some trouble with the hard corners underneath the speedo, so I may redo some parts. The vinyl roll was only $20, so I'm not too worried about doing it again if I have to.

Before and after pics:

 

That actually looks pretty nice!

 

Thanks. Sorry that it sounds like you're surprised, lol.

 

I did not expect the vinyl to look as good as it does. I keep thinking about trying it and now that I have seen what it looks like I think I may tackle something on my car. I have an actual JCW carbon dash already so I might try my down posts if I decide to put them back in.

 

Just did my Pillers and Vent cover in real carbon, looks sick. Still doing more real carbon inside

 

Looks cool. Did you use adhesion promoter for the vinyl to adhere well?

 

Nope. I did clean the parts with alcohol first, though.

 

Where did you source the vinyl from? I am thinking about using some on my door panels and maybe match the dash as well.

 

It's some cheap stuff I got on Amazon. I liked the texture in the sales pic, and it looks good in person. Unfortunately, it's already pulling away from the dash, so I can't recommend it.

I'd do it again, though with some better vinyl like 3M (for the better adhesive, if nothing else).

 

Thanks, I will try to find some 3M vinyl.