Comments on: Experimenting By Clear Coating DI-NOC

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:57:03 +0000

I had my entire hood wraped and I thought it would look great if I clearcoated it, so I took it to my painted and it came out horrible. the color is all blend in and just looks black. the only explanation I could find if perhaps the film creates the different colors by the way it refracts light as a result of the texture of the film. once the film is cleared it loses that texture and is no longer able to refract light in different directions. my only advice is do not clear this stuff. it will be a major disappointment. trust me on this.

By: Roger Miller

Roger Miller — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:06:52 +0000

Ive clearcoated the DiNoc w/a 2k urethane clear coat. My past experience in resins,epoxies,clearcoating vinyls over the past 20 years I’ve found that one main product used within most automotive clearcoat refinishing systems will have a negative reaction to what everyone’s main goal here is…Adhesion! I’ve found that a 2K clearcoat (2 part, clear plus a hardner) that DOES NOT NEED TO BE REDUCED (or thinned) has less chance of creating the bonding to de-laminate itself. FAST activating hardner w/NO reducer,just a 4-1 mix ratio! Solvents in most reducers today will have a opposite effect for adhesion ( softening the bond) therefore actually making the vinyl become soft.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:34:49 +0000

Ive had my hood done and it looks really good. but I think it will look even better encapsulated in a lot of automotive grade clear coat then buffed out. I have an appointment next weekend to do this. hopefully it comes out as good as I vision it.

By: Grafton Rodriguez

Grafton Rodriguez — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:15:04 +0000

Has anyone used the epoxy resin over it?

I’ve painted over it and with more coats the more carbon fiberish it becomes in terms of looks.

I’m going to try applying a resin over some pieces…

By: Carbon Fiber Film

Carbon Fiber Film — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:50:55 +0000

Hi Luis,

It may be ok, you’ll want to test on a small piece or area first to make sure it does not cause a problem.

By: Luis

Luis — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:28:06 +0000

Hello, I was wondering if it was ok to apply wax to the film? It is on the roof of my Mcoupe. It looks REALLY cool! Just wanted to preserve it as much as possible… Thanks! Luis

By: Speed-Wiz

Speed-Wiz — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:30:45 +0000

I coated a small trim piece with epoxy (Poly Epoxy from Aircraft Spruce) using a paint brush. Then I covered it with plastic wrap and let it dry. It looks pretty much like real carbon fiber made the same way.

By: Carbon Fiber Film

Carbon Fiber Film — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:04:07 +0000

We only tested with the samples and the clear enamel above. You would need to test clear coats on your own unless another customer wants to chime in with their experience.

By: Will

Will — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:58:46 +0000

What clear coats did you end up testing. Also you wouldn’t happen to have the end result with clear coat on a vehicle or at least a bigger piece with some angles would you?

By: Carbon Fiber Film

Carbon Fiber Film — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:04:51 +0000

We have been told by customers they’ve done that successfully, but as with anything always test first.