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      09-26-2020, 08:54 AM   #185
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Still messing around with CF vinyl wrap for the rear diffuser...

BASE Film: Vvivid Black True R Carbon Fiber - Black - Very dark

From Left to Right:
Vvivid Black True R Carbon Fiber - Anthracite - Same as base, but lighter
Vvivid Expoxy High Gloss Carbon Fiber - Black - You can't see any CF unless your really close, just looks like glossy film reflecting light. Seen here reflecting the driveway.
Generic 5D Premium HIGH GLOSS Black Carbon Fiber - Better, but also reflecting a lot of light w/ no sign of CF
3M 2080 Black Carbon Fiber (2080-CFS12) - Look close, it's there. Very much like the base film, but I feel it's a bit more reflective (not shown in these pics).


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UPDATE: I rotated the pieces 90 degrees and there is a difference. Esp in the 3M which has a bit more reflectivity. To be fair to these films, here are some closeups, again very rough install, I just slapped them on....

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COMING SOON...
Autospeed 5D Premium HIGH GLOSS Black Carbon Fiber - 10/23 Update: This looks pretty awesome, slapped a small piece on the roof and looks great..at eye level you can see the CF hologram. It's still darker than the real CF you'd find on an OEM roof, so kept looking....

Vvivid ORACAL® 975 Premium Structure Cast Film - 10/23 Update: Carbon Fiber Anthracite or black - Did not order, again another dark/black looking CF...found element-6 instead...

Sott Elemento-6 Carbon Fibre - 10/23 Update: Bingo! Of all the CF vinyl wraps I've seen in person, this is the most realistic. In the sunlight it has a gold tint similar to the OEM CF roofs, replicated CF is spot on. I've not wrapped with it yet, but their video looks straight forward. Working to remove rear bumper and attempt to wrap oem diffuser area. It's more expensive than all the others I've tried, but not crazy more...I bought 40sq ft for about $160ish.
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