carbon effect vinyl

[astronymonkey]

After doing a significant amount of mods to my scope Im now considering the final look of the thing and Im leaning towards a graphite coloured woven carbon effect for the tube.

I know it has nothing to do with the performance of the scope but I like the carbon "look" which will be a bit more trendy looking than the standard white tube.

It seems there are two options, one being self adhesive vinyl (like fablon of DC fix), and the second being vinyl wrap (the sort which is used to cover vans etc for vehicle styling).

So does anyone have any suggestions on the best stuff to use and where to get it from etc (Im after the 3d textured effect rather than just a printed effect).

Cheers

[Alien 13]

I think it might be worth looking at a car accessories site i had some years ago that was as you wanted but wasnt cheap.

Alan

[Thewitty]

Ebay is a good place to start. I did a bit of reading about it and 3M seems to be the way that people go. It has grooves on the adhesive side which make it harder for air to be trapped. Might just be a gimick though.

[Twiggles]

Have you considered hydrographic dipping? Not sure where you are located but here is a link to a company that does it, might give you an idea of what can be done.

http://www.kentcustomdipping.co.uk/default.html

[Joseki]

I think the DC fix stuff is thinner and about the same price, I'd go with 3M brand vinyl wrap, from ebay.  I've played around with both materials and the vinyl wrap does feel tougher to me.

[nightfisher]

I did a Star travel 150 frac a few years back, it sort of started a trend to cover scopes in carbon wrap, i used the 3M and like to think it came out well and its a good way to rejuvenate an older scope