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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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i was looking at this to do my interior dash and and possibly my a pillars (instead of paying an outrageous amount from scion) my question does anyone know if this brand holds up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...64729939796565
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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metrorestyling.com look for 3m di-noc, i believe they have an ebay store too
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hey i had seen that i was just looking for something a bit cheaper and for like a fourth the price i can get the other stuff but wanted to check on quality of product
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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if you want the cheap ____, dont expect it to last like the dinoc. ive had 3M di noc covering my whole roof for 2 years, still looks flawless.

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Beautiful stuff . . . I'll be keeping my eye on developments.

I have the carbon fiber b-pillar applique, which I think is very good-looking, and at some point I'd like to complete the theme elsewhere on the exterior of the vehicle, without overdoing it of course, I'm not some carbon-fiber nut or anything but there need to be touches of carbon fiber elsewhere to balance it out. On the interior, I know there are some interior kits available that are pre-cut, I think I've seen some on ebay. Hesitant to buy, however, till I see some trustworthy feedback and high-resolution pictures.
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Here's a couple pics from when I first got my roof wrapped. It looks just as good now, legit di-noc is great stuff. Just a FYI, 3M di noc was a architectural vinyl, it wasn't designed for automotive use and isn't warrentied for it. They (3M) just came out with an auto grade just recently. Go to a tint/vinyl shop to quality materials.

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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I am curious to see some high quality up-close picture of the interior vinyls.
I painted mine so I am not interested in purchasing them.
I am just wondering how it covers the texture of the dash pieces. Wouldn't it partially show through?
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jayjayk89
I am curious to see some high quality up-close picture of the interior vinyls.
I painted mine so I am not interested in purchasing them.
I am just wondering how it covers the texture of the dash pieces. Wouldn't it partially show through?
Yes, it does show through. I have/had the CustomtC kit, and the textured pieces around the radio, mirror/foglight switch, and above the glove box, looked TERRIBLE. I removed them, and I am in the process of painting these pieces.

I kept it everywhere eles though, I think it looks good. Goes on the doors, and in the little cubbie under the radio, all over really. Go to my profile for pics or look in ICE for: CustomtC interior vinyl, cause....Im lazy and am not going to repost them..............
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With the 3m di-noc its thick and the dash texture does not come threw.
The radio pice is a pain and don't forget to use a primmer on all the edges to stop them from lifting.
We did 3 dash pieces and the 2 door handles with the silver on the steering wheel. it changed the inside of the car…..
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by noisy1eh
With the 3m di-noc its thick and the dash texture does not come threw.
The radio pice is a pain and don't forget to use a primmer on all the edges to stop them from lifting.
We did 3 dash pieces and the 2 door handles with the silver on the steering wheel. it changed the inside of the car…..
Pics???
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Door handel
Looking for the rest in the car.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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That looks great! And I hate the carbon fiber look...... You may change my view
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 01:45 AM
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Thats the 3m DI-NOC,
Its night and day different in look and feel next to the others on the market. But you can use what YOU like.
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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Not bad at all. Is the seam on the back side?
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ive actually started looking at metro's m500 sheets they are cheaper and from all the reviews i have read and comparisons i have seen they are about the same

found this style answer and question on two or three different websites

What is the difference between the Di-Noc and the Black Metro M500 3D you sell? Thanks

Hello both are great products but the M500 is a cast film designed for vehicle wraps and has a pressure sensitive adhesive. The DI-NOC is a interior design film not really made for automotive use but is very popular because its made by 3M. M500 has a semi gloss finish DI-NOC matte, Both are very flexible but the M500 will keep its shape better than DI-NOC.
Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by devanb3
ive actually started looking at metro's m500 sheets they are cheaper and from all the reviews i have read and comparisons i have seen they are about the same

found this style answer and question on two or three different websites
I have worked with both and here's a photo of the m500 laying over the DI-noc. the m500 is darker black, and the print is not as deep and de fined as the 3M.
The m500 works well over a edge but a deep draw using heat it will lose it print a lot quicker than the 3M.
You can see that it would not be wise to use the 2 in the same car or area for the untrained eye will see it very quickly.
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