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CF wrap on the mirrors
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It's a DYI job...and not perfect. I did the passenger in one piece, and the Driver side in two, to compare the difference. I like the one piece better. But, I'm concerned that there just isn't enough of a lip at the edges to hold up for very long...the best fit and finish will require removing the caps and wrapping it around the edges and reinstalling the caps.
I ordered another sheet of 5D high gloss and will use that for the final installation...now to figure out how to get he caps off without breaking anything.
I ordered another sheet of 5D high gloss and will use that for the final installation...now to figure out how to get he caps off without breaking anything.
It's a DYI job...and not perfect. I did the passenger in one piece, and the Driver side in two, to compare the difference. I like the one piece better. But, I'm concerned that there just isn't enough of a lip at the edges to hold up for very long...the best fit and finish will require removing the caps and wrapping it around the edges and reinstalling the caps.
I ordered another sheet of 5D high gloss and will use that for the final installation...now to figure out how to get he caps off without breaking anything.
I ordered another sheet of 5D high gloss and will use that for the final installation...now to figure out how to get he caps off without breaking anything.
It's a DYI job...and not perfect. I did the passenger in one piece, and the Driver side in two, to compare the difference. I like the one piece better. But, I'm concerned that there just isn't enough of a lip at the edges to hold up for very long...the best fit and finish will require removing the caps and wrapping it around the edges and reinstalling the caps.
I ordered another sheet of 5D high gloss and will use that for the final installation...now to figure out how to get he caps off without breaking anything.
I ordered another sheet of 5D high gloss and will use that for the final installation...now to figure out how to get he caps off without breaking anything.
Update: Even cheaper now
For Ford Explorer 2020 2021 Carbon Fiber Color Mirror Cover Rearview Case Cap (ebay.com)
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So, we went for a long drive today and I like the look of the 2 piece installation better from the drivers seat. the lines in the CF pattern are straighter on the inside of the cap because there is much less stretching. ...and yes, CK is a magician! I'll take more detailed pictures when I redo them with the 5D wrap this weekend.
More photos please. I can do it in 2 pieces. I just want to get it done in one.
Did you see the tool he (CK Wraps) has to wrap the mirrors in one piece. It looks like a racket ball racket. He pre-stretches the film, loads in the racket and in one swift move the mirror is wrapped in one piece. WTF? LOL. He also wraps the XM antenna in one piece. He is like the Siegfried and Roy (RIP) of wraps. And it is freaking cold where he is. If it below 70, the wife and I break out our Ski apparel. He wraps in a tee shirt.
Did you see the tool he (CK Wraps) has to wrap the mirrors in one piece. It looks like a racket ball racket. He pre-stretches the film, loads in the racket and in one swift move the mirror is wrapped in one piece. WTF? LOL. He also wraps the XM antenna in one piece. He is like the Siegfried and Roy (RIP) of wraps. And it is freaking cold where he is. If it below 70, the wife and I break out our Ski apparel. He wraps in a tee shirt.
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Yes, the Wrap-U-Ezee....you can get it here, tho it's back ordered right now. http://www.yellotools.us/Car-Wrapping/Car-Wrapping-Tools/Wrap-U-Ezee-BackOrder.html If the sun is out tomorrow I'll grab some more pics of the one piece...
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Please ignore the dirt...our spring pollen storms have started...
...you can see I ended up with some back wrinkles on the one piece and the lines get wavy from the stretching. Although you can see the seam on the two piece, its not noticeable when the mirrors are out.
and from the inside, the two-piece on the drivers side looks much better too...
...you can see I ended up with some back wrinkles on the one piece and the lines get wavy from the stretching. Although you can see the seam on the two piece, its not noticeable when the mirrors are out.
and from the inside, the two-piece on the drivers side looks much better too...
I have only been happy when I did 2 piece also. I lined the pattern up where the seam was nearly undetectable. Yours looks really good in 2 piece, one piece not so good. Boy CK wraps makes it look easy. I leave for LA on Sat, my partner is on her Honeymoon and need to look after some investment property issues that turned up. When I return, I will try again. Thanks for posting the picture.
