Carbon fiber wrap dashboard

[Videofrank]

So I'm off until the new year and was really board today. Decided to take apart the dash to wrap the piano black parts in a 3M gray carbon fiber wrap. It was way easier than I thought. Taking the pieces out took about 30 minutes. Wrapping took about another hour. Would have taken less but messed up the first one I did.

Check it out.

 

[viper2ko]

Would love a tutorial video on this

 

[Videofrank]

Would love a tutorial video on this

This is the video I used to to help remove all the dash parts.

 

[UThomas]

Glad that video helping people! It was my best hold it with one hand while trying to figure it out and narrate

 

[callmehere]

How much was the carbon fiber vinyl? I felt like the $250 for the OEM carbon fiber was one of the more reasonable upgrades, definitely love the look

 

[JoeMartin]

That looks great. I've always had trouble wrapping sharp corners like the ends there.

 

[Videofrank]

How much was the carbon fiber vinyl? I felt like the $250 for the OEM carbon fiber was one of the more reasonable upgrades, definitely love the look

Not sure where you saw the OEM carbon fiber dash parts for $250 but if you see it again, buy it. I have never seen them for less than $750.

I paid $38 for the 3M gray carbon fiber. It came in a roll of 5 feet by 2 feet. More than enough to do the 3 dash parts. I noticed this morning that I forgot to do the area under the sliding armrest surrounding the cupholders. That might be a little tougher. Not even sure how to take that area apart. Anyone know how?

 

[Videofrank]

That looks great. I've always had trouble wrapping sharp corners like the ends there.

Yeah, I messed up the first one I did. I had to take it all off and do it again. Honestly not that hard, It's very pliable. I also used a hair dryer to heat it up to pull it around certain areas and to get rid of bubbles. Trust me if I could do it, you can too.

 

[UnderCharged]

The one thing i have noticed with the Tesla group is the willingness to help one another, I cant say that about the diesel forums. Most of those guys bash you and repeat the same question, what size suspension/ rims and can i get a smoke tune. being a diesel truck owner that's looking to convert and jump ship, this is very refreshing. Btw, that wrap looks great!!

 

[callmehere]

Not sure where you saw the OEM carbon fiber dash parts for $250 but if you see it again, buy it. I have never seen them for less than $750.

I paid $38 for the 3M gray carbon fiber. It came in a roll of 5 feet by 2 feet. More than enough to do the 3 dash parts. I noticed this morning that I forgot to do the area under the sliding armrest surrounding the cupholders. That might be a little tougher. Not even sure how to take that area apart. Anyone know how?

$38 for the results you got is a heck of a deal, the end result looks really good. When I ordered my X carbon fiber decor was only $250 from Tesla, so glad I got it cu it really makes the interior look much better, congrats on your project!

 

[JoeMartin]

Yeah, I messed up the first one I did. I had to take it all off and do it again. Honestly not that hard, It's very pliable. I also used a hair dryer to heat it up to pull it around certain areas and to get rid of bubbles. Trust me if I could do it, you can too.

I'll likely end up trying it eventually. I have the factory carbon fiber, but I may try doing a brushed red aluminum look.

 

[Videofrank]

$38 for the results you got is a heck of a deal, the end result looks really good. When I ordered my X carbon fiber decor was only $250 from Tesla, so glad I got it cu it really makes the interior look much better, congrats on your project!

Yeah that's a great price when ordered. I bought the car used so I didn't have that option. The piano black it came with was a little too glossy and attracted fingerprints and scratches. The car is midnight silver with gray interior. I thought the gray carbon fiber matched better.

Thanks for all the compliments everyone. Glad to help if I can.

 

[Jomak]

I'm not a fan of 3M wrap anymore. I swear by Christian at CK wraps, check him out on youtube! He doesn't recommend 3M and I agree. I like Avery Supreme, but have used Vivid as well. Your wrap looks good, don't me wrong! Anyone looking to DIY watch CK do his thing.

 

[Kpsnow]

Very nicely done!!!

For those who would like to attempt this, I've made a summary video on wrapping the exterior trim and interior trim.

I went with Avery and Vivvid for my vinyl, not 3M because of CK Wraps.

 

[FlatSix911]

So I'm off until the new year and was really board today. Decided to take apart the dash to wrap the piano black parts in a 3M gray carbon fiber wrap. It was way easier than I thought. Taking the pieces out took about 30 minutes. Wrapping took about another hour. Would have taken less but messed up the first one I did.

Check it out.

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Another option to save the pain of removing all the dash pieces... 5 minutes to use pre-cut carbon fiber wrap

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[D_McAllister]

Not a fan of fake CF, but nice work!

 

[GabeX]

How is the fit on it, are there any gaps around the edges? Also, is it me or are the slanted patterns different on the 2 small pieces?

Another option to save the pain of removing all the dash pieces... 5 minutes to use pre-cut carbon fiber wrap

3PCS/Set Car Dashboard Carbon Fiber Stickers For Tesla Model X S 2016 2017 2018 699960721102 | eBay

Car Dashboard Carbon Fiber Stickers Decal Wrap Protector for Tesla Model X S | eBay

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[FlatSix911]

How is the fit on it, are there any gaps around the edges?
Also, is it me or are the slanted patterns different on the 2 small pieces?

The fit is good and the gaps are too small to notice.
The pattern on the carbon fiber is identical on all pieces

 

[GabeX]

The fit is good and the gaps are too small to notice.
The pattern on the carbon fiber is identical on all pieces

Finally got around to installing the stickers I got from Ebay and is kind of disappointed with all the gaps. I might have to take it all apart and wrap it instead.

 

[Videofrank]

Finally got around to installing the stickers I got from Ebay and is kind of disappointed with all the gaps. I might have to take it all apart and wrap it instead.

Dude, that looks horrible. Dude you heat it up a little to help stretch it?

Just buy a roll of it and do it yourself. Trust me, it was REALLY easy, even with taking the panels off the dash. Honestly, if I could do it, ANYONE can. No joke.