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Who's Got the Best Quality Carbon Fiber Dash Kit?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by BubbaVO, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. BubbaVO

    BubbaVO New Member

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    I'd like to add some carbon fiber accents to the dash - over the vents/arm rests/cup holders/steering wheel/overhead sunglass holder. I'm looking for a kit with good protection over the fiber/strong adhesive/easy to apply/easy to maintain/etc.

    As far as the look goes, I'm looking for a very dark kit that shows off the fiber's weave in a very subtle manner. I'm going for a high tech look, but not a race circuit look (I've seen carbon fiber in red and black/black and silver/yellow and black - very cool, but not my vision for this particular car).

    Any input would be apprecated. :)
     
    #1 BubbaVO, Jan 24, 2008
  2. cnschult

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    it doesn't matter if you buy the "carbon fiber" or wood, it all looks like plastic garbage, people will laugh at you and your car will lose all its value.

    although I wouldn't use it, the "aluminum" dash kit may be decent looking if you have the gray interior.
     
    #2 cnschult, Jan 28, 2008
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    And your post is not very productive.

    Edit: And the 06+ models have "aluminium trim" versus our "satin-finish trim".
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Jan 28, 2008
  4. DaveLadely

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    I am not sure that all the carbon fiber kits would look bad as long as they coordinated with the interior, especially the plastic dash area. I have gray/dark gray. I would like to cover the gloss black plastic areas of my 2007 Prius as they scratch way too easily, and then THOSE areas would look like "cheap plastic garbage"! I believe the overlays would prevent the deterioration of the shiny black plastic areas and would probably look better.
    cheers
    Dave

     
    #4 DaveLadely, Aug 15, 2008
  5. DaveLadely

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    Evidently no one knows! Sherwood has a good rep. Epoxy is the best coating for strength and surface hardness.
    dave
     
    #5 DaveLadely, Aug 15, 2008
  6. mrblaise

    mrblaise Go Lakers!!

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    I'd say Sherwood.
     
    #6 mrblaise, Aug 15, 2008
  7. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    never saw any. be happy to see some pics tho!
     
    #7 Sheepdog, Aug 17, 2008
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