| What
makes the carbon fiber vinyl so realistic? |
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3M™ DI-NOC™ is a high-end vinyl from 3M™ from their
Architectural Finishes series. The vinyl can be installed on all sorts of
surfaces, regardless of the curvature. This means there are an unlimited amount
of applications, from the roof of your car to the back of your laptop. The
CA-421 model that we sell gives a dry carbon look. Contrary to initial belief,
carbon fiber DI-NOC™ is not just a printed carbon fiber pattern, but in fact has
a three-dimensional texture to it. This allows it to reflect light the same way
that real carbon fiber would, making it the best real-world alternative to
carbon fiber when you just want the look without paying a ton of money. There
are plenty of other benefits that make the 3M™ DI-NOC™ carbon fiber vinyl
awesome, just keep reading! |
| Is Carbon
Fiber Vinyl easy to install? |
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Yes! You can easily install Carbon Fiber Vinyl with or
without heat. Using a standard heat gun helps you conform the vinyl around
curves and three dimensional items. |
| What is
the expected durability of the Carbon Fiber Vinyl? |
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This product is covered by the 3M Basic Product Warranty,
which warrants that if this product has any physical product or manufacturing
defects that 3M's sole liability under the terms of the Warranty is replacement
or credit for the returned, unused material. There is no finished or applied
graphic warranty nor warranted durability.
However, thorough testing and use of this product throughout the world for many
years indicates that it is highly durable when used in vertical installations as
described in the applicable 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins.
Indoor applications of DI-NOCTM Architectural Finishes have an expected
durability of twelve (12) years while outdoor applications have an expected
durability of four (4)*. |
| Can
Carbon Fiber Vinyl be used outdoors? |
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Yes, certain DI-NOCTM finishes can be installed outdoors
on vertical surfaces. Although water does not penetrate DI-NOCTM finishes, if
the substrate is porous or if the film's edges are not properly seated, water
can permeate under the film and cause delamination. Be sure to choose a
non-porous substrate and seal the film's edges with a silicone sealer. |
| How do I
clean Carbon Fiber Vinyl? |
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DI-NOCTM finishes can be cleaned with commercially
available synthetic detergents and a soft cloth or sponge. Do not use abrasive
materials and be sure to rinse off all detergen |
| Can I
apply Carbon Fiber Vinyl to MDF board and other surfaces? |
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Absolutely! MDF Board can be used to cover textured /
porous substrates or to add a three dimensional effect. |
| Can you
apply Carbon Fiber Vinyl to curved or three dimensional surfaces? |
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Yes! DI-NOCTM finishes can be thermoformed to adhere to
curved / three dimensional surfaces such as tables, chairs, etc. |
| Is Carbon
Fiber Vinyl removable? |
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Yes, the product can be removed from certain surfaces with
heat and cleaners. |
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