Carbon fiber parts from Covid boredom

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Do you have any clear example of how the finish looks on the matte pieces? Not sure how they would hold up, but it could make for a nice match to the already flat accent’s on the truck.
I only have some old photos of my first race set parts, Probably wont help, doesn't do it much justice

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Those matte parts do look good. Even under hot lights they don’t reflect. Hmmm this is yet another fine option to keeping the trim all matte.

Do you see any problem with durability to the outdoor elements? Is the gel just as thick? I would expect so.
 
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Those matte parts do look good. Even under hot lights they don’t reflect. Hmmm this is yet another fine option to keeping the trim all matte.

Do you see any problem with durability to the outdoor elements? Is the gel just as thick? I would expect so.
I never had any problems with the matte, It shows smudges more so than glossy but can be cleaned easy. Matte has more of a gritty hooligan look while glossy has a classy F1 theme to it. I loved the Matte on my race bikes although It never lasted too long because I'd find a way to somehow demolish it from a high side or two..
 

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I never had any problems with the matte, It shows smudges more so than glossy but can be cleaned easy. Matte has more of a gritty hooligan look while glossy has a classy F1 theme to it. I loved the Matte on my race bikes although It never lasted too long because I'd find a way to somehow demolish it from a high side or two..

Well that’s racing! Garage queens last longer lol.

Yeah I’m thinking that rougher look might blend in with the truck really nice. Something different, as I have always gone with glossy in the past. May need to separate myself from the tuner cars with this.

This may make good wheels flares as well.
 
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UPDATE

So I come with news, Some bad and some good. The good news is I was able to get set up with my own satellite team account, which means I can order straight and not have to go through people at the team. I can communicate with them directly. I can have the items shipped to me directly. THE BAD NEWS is everything I just mentioned above lol. So I can no longer have my buddies hide the purchase orders for mold set up, order and shipping. I will have to pay for everything, Shipping is now from Europe instead of Indianapolis. SO that being said the mirrors will be the first item I will pay for from beginning to end. The hood vent and side vents have already had the set up fee paid for. So I just have to pay for shipping which will be more than the last time I assume. I wont know what that is but It will be divided evenly across each set. Shouldn't be that much more per set. That being said I will open up a list. its first come first serve. No payment needed. When the item comes in I will let you know what shipping cost to you is and if your still interested that's great. If you changed your mind that's no big deal either. So just respond here with your choice of of Glossy or Matte finish.
 

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UPDATE

So I come with news, Some bad and some good. The good news is I was able to get set up with my own satellite team account, which means I can order straight and not have to go through people at the team. I can communicate with them directly. I can have the items shipped to me directly. THE BAD NEWS is everything I just mentioned above lol. So I can no longer have my buddies hide the purchase orders for mold set up, order and shipping. I will have to pay for everything, Shipping is now from Europe instead of Indianapolis. SO that being said the mirrors will be the first item I will pay for from beginning to end. The hood vent and side vents have already had the set up fee paid for. So I just have to pay for shipping which will be more than the last time I assume. I wont know what that is but It will be divided evenly across each set. Shouldn't be that much more per set. That being said I will open up a list. its first come first serve. No payment needed. When the item comes in I will let you know what shipping cost to you is and if your still interested that's great. If you changed your mind that's no big deal either. So just respond here with your choice of of Glossy or Matte finish.
Glossy hood vent and fender vents por favor!
 
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