Posted By: Danny
70 challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/20/09 10:17 PM
Has anyone tried one the carbon fiber dash resurfacing kits on ebay? The sellers user name is "customgauges". I installed carbon fiber pistol grips in my challenger from gunslinger and they look awesome. Now thinking of the dash and door panel inserts to bring it all together. Any thoughts or experience? Thanks, Dan
Posted By: BDW
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/20/09 11:46 PM
Got a link?
I couldn't figure out how to search for a seller?
Posted By: BDW
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/21/09 01:51 AM
I would be a little leary of the overlays. I bought 1 of the woodgrain kits from another vendor.
Started bubbling after 3-4 months, I don't think the adhesive they use for these type of kits are really designed to take the automotive heat.
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/21/09 11:54 AM
I am a little leary, but my woodgrain looks like crap anyway. Just thought if I could find some feedback on the carbon fiber I would give it a shot. Like I said, the carbon fiber grips look awesome on the shifter!
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/22/09 11:18 AM
Bring it back to the top for the weekend crew.
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/23/09 03:29 PM
Well I guess I will have to be the first to find out. Sounds like a good winter project.
Posted By: dtedler
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/23/09 07:21 PM
Have you ever heard of water transfer printing?
This process uses a water based paint that is
dipped into print that is floating on water. Excellent
results can be had and the look is far better than
an overlay. I'll post a link to a website soon.
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/23/09 10:23 PM
Thanks, Im anxious to check it out.
Posted By: MoparKansas
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/25/09 02:35 PM
I purchased the carbon fiber kit from 71T/A - Detroit Muscle probably 2 years ago and have not installed it yet. I did not get the console plate as I don't have a console, but it seems like it was a lot less than $100. He included a razor blade, plastic squeegee, etc. for installation. Nice kit, but I can't speak to how it works just yet...
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/26/09 01:08 AM
I will have to look into his kit, hopefully still around. Does he have a website?
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/26/09 01:34 AM
I found (i think) his website and dont think he offers it anymore.
Posted By: 72challorange
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/26/09 01:51 AM
I did the door panel and console with a parts store CF roll for less than 15 bucks.
Tom
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/26/09 10:28 AM
looks nice! I bet it would be tough to cut out for the dash, but is an option. Thanks for the picture.
Posted By: BDW
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/26/09 10:57 AM
Nice, how long has it been on? Any peeling/lifting around the edges?
What brand, where did you get it?
Posted By: 72challorange
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/27/09 01:28 AM
Been on 2 years no lifting at all. I bought a roll of generic CF sticker paper(PEP BOYS) and used a razor, pretty easy. The hardest part was getting the woodgrain off.
Tom
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/27/09 10:16 AM
Any plans on trying the dash also?
Posted By: 72challorange
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 08/28/09 08:56 PM
No, I think the black and silver is good enough for me.
Tom
Posted By: MoparKansas
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 09/10/09 02:35 AM
Here is a picture of mine mocked up. I still need to attach the backing plate to the polished aluminum and paint the plastic pieces that go over the gauges and switch panel. The polished areas inside the gauge faces are normally painted black, but I liked the polished look better. I screwed up the paint on the switch panel aluminum so it is not there in this pic but you can get the general idea.
Posted By: dtedler
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 09/10/09 08:17 PM
The website for the water transfer printing is
www.eaglecustomgraphics.comShawn is really picky on how his stuff comes out of the tank. I'll post photos of my chin spoilers that he did in a real dark diamond plate pattern when I get them back.
Posted By: Danny
Re: challenger carbon fiber dash - 09/11/09 01:48 PM
That water transfer printing looks awesome. Thanks for the link! Prices seem reasonable also. Might be the way to go for me.
