Hatch garnish redo - CF

[Cat]

I would like opinions as to my consideration of revamping the chrome piece that I got from Zeta. This is what it looks like now:



I am thinking of putting carbon fiber sheeting over this piece to take down the bling. I will keep the Mugen badge but am just playing with the idea of covering the chrome piece in carbon fiber sheeting. I did just purchase a CF license plate holder and recently installed a carbon fiber center console kit - so I am also going to remove the chrome gauge piece that I got from Zeta and cover it with CF also. Ok what do you think? Change it up or leave it as it is.

Cat :x

[secondspassed]

I think the CF would look good, but it would be easier to tell with a wider shot. Have you posted up pics of your other CF stuff?

[YA2_user_GD3]

why not do this, change the whole rear garnish to cf, then put the chrome on the cf, thats hot!!

[Cat]

Originally Posted by secondspassed

I think the CF would look good, but it would be easier to tell with a wider shot. Have you posted up pics of your other CF stuff?

Here is my JDM Manifold CF cover:




Cat :x

[YA2_user_GD3]

oh ok fine, won't even acknowledge my idea whatsoever. thats fine. its ok. i see how it is. i was never an admirer of cats anyway, im a dog person.

[Cat]

Originally Posted by YA2_user_GD3

oh ok fine, won't even acknowledge my idea whatsoever. thats fine. its ok. i see how it is. i was never an admirer of cats anyway, im a dog person.

Hey - I was not ignoring you - I just assumed you were jerking my flea collar and you know how that can make a cat feel! Meow!


Cat :x

[BlueCell]

Leave it the way it is! I don't see any other car rock it like you do. That's one hella sexy rear you got there already. Too much CF will destroy the cleaniss!!!

[TurboManGT]

I would paint it all black if it were me. Carbon fiber on the exterior of a DD is just not my cup of tea

[Fit4Trav]

sell the chrome to me =)

I dont think anyone makes a CF piece for that section? But that doesn't mean you can by a sheet of CF applique and cut it to fit

[Cat]

Thanks for the help and opinions - I am leaving it as it stands. Can always count on you guys for honest info.

Cat :x

[grtpumpkin]

Leave the chrome on the gauge rings and do the background in the carbon applique. I did this to mine and it looks really good, subtle almost OE, just the way I like it. I'll put some pics up tomorrow when the sun is up again so you can see it. I would have passed on the carbon on the garnish just because it wouldn't have wanted to stay put for very long.

[grtpumpkin]

Here ya go kitty Cat! Reppin WV! The last one is a memento of my recent trip to Boise, I've been lookin everywhere for him and finally got one at the Disney Store of all places!

[Cat]

Originally Posted by grtpumpkin

Here ya go kitty Cat! Reppin WV! The last one is a memento of my recent trip to Boise, I've been lookin everywhere for him and finally got one at the Disney Store of all places!

Hey thanks for the pictures - really nice! Giving me too many ideas! LOL! Gave you some WV rep right back to you!

Cat :x

[grtpumpkin]

Thanks Cat! I'm still working on more for the interior, it is hard to not go crazy with the applique stuff though....

[TurboManGT]

Wow I love the look of that gauge cluster!!

[BlueCell]

The cluster looks pretty good, but you shouldve cut it so the weaves all go one way.

[kenchan]

the cluster cf looks sharp!

[grtpumpkin]

^^Thanks guys! I realized after I had put the cluster back in the car that I didn't manage to cut the applique so the weave ran in one direction. That led to me using a few of my best bad words I assure you... This winter when I'm bored I may re-do it.