iCarbon Official Group Buy Thread!!

MastaMind · 09-30-2009, 05:53 PM

Any pics of the dry carbon finish? I might want to go that route if I can see some comparison shots.

guardianangel3290 · 09-30-2009, 07:01 PM

have you reached the 20 cut off yet?

if not i might be in... im trying to decide between the spoiler or a jb3 haha

e82vette · 09-30-2009, 10:08 PM

icarbon//
I ordered cf (dry carbonb) mirror cap thru your web site like 3-4 days ago?...
I had put my username: e82vette on the comment page..
can you confirm my order? I wanna make sure I am buying at GB price...
and when is it gonna be charged to my MC ?
how much shipping to Canada? if it's so much, I will just order it to somehwere in US and go pick it up myself....

arok · 09-30-2009, 11:49 PM

paid!

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

iCARBON i'm just wanting to confirm the diffuser in the pics is 2x2 with $25 dry carbon finish?

Great question and sorry for not specifying more clearly! The diffuser in the pics is 2x2 weave with REGULAR finish. The dry carbon finish is a matte clear coat that has no shine. Please look at pg 4 for pictures. Thanks for your order once again!

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MastaMind

Any pics of the dry carbon finish? I might want to go that route if I can see some comparison shots.

All I have currently on this computer are some iPhone pics of some dry carbon finish parts, but they will do the job at least for now!

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 01:02 PM

Your order is confirmed - the official GB list is going to be posted now. We apologize for the delay. If you (or anyone else) has received an invoice via email, your order has been confirmed.

Your CC will be charged along with everyone elses the day after the GB closes. We won't charge any cards until then.

Shipping to Canada in your case (to your specific area) for Mirror Caps won't be more than $10-15 - so no need to drive all the way to the US to pick them up

Quote:

Originally Posted by e82vette

icarbon//
I ordered cf (dry carbonb) mirror cap thru your web site like 3-4 days ago?...
I had put my username: e82vette on the comment page..
can you confirm my order? I wanna make sure I am buying at GB price...
and when is it gonna be charged to my MC ?
how much shipping to Canada? if it's so much, I will just order it to somehwere in US and go pick it up myself....

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arok

paid!

Thanks for the order!

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guardianangel3290

have you reached the 20 cut off yet?

if not i might be in... im trying to decide between the spoiler or a jb3 haha

PM'd. Thanks for your interest!

Bullitt · 10-01-2009, 01:30 PM

^ The matte clear coat doesn't look bad at all! I'm considering I might want this instead of the default gloss finish.

Dangerlucas · 10-01-2009, 01:38 PM

iCarbon,

I've ordered my parts with the matte finish, but I sent you a few questions about it that I was hoping you could answer. Other's might be interested in your response as well, so I might as well post the questions here.

Is one finish easier to maintain than the other? And if I were to wax the matte finish would it then appear glossy? I just want to make sure I'll be able to protect that finish.

Thanks

Bullitt · 10-01-2009, 01:46 PM

^ +1. Also, is the matte coating just as protective and durable?

Mega Man · 10-01-2009, 02:10 PM

The lip looks really good...now I have to make a decision.

MastaMind · 10-01-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangerlucas

iCarbon,

I've ordered my parts with the matte finish, but I sent you a few questions about it that I was hoping you could answer. Other's might be interested in your response as well, so I might as well post the questions here.

Is one finish easier to maintain than the other? And if I were to wax the matte finish would it then appear glossy? I just want to make sure I'll be able to protect that finish.

Thanks

Also, does the matte finish prevent discoloration over time? Nobody likes yellow CF.

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangerlucas

iCarbon,

I've ordered my parts with the matte finish, but I sent you a few questions about it that I was hoping you could answer. Other's might be interested in your response as well, so I might as well post the questions here.

Is one finish easier to maintain than the other? And if I were to wax the matte finish would it then appear glossy? I just want to make sure I'll be able to protect that finish.

Thanks

Lucas,

Sorry it took a little bit to reply - we've had a CRAZY last couple of days. We'll reply to your PM here so that everyone can benefit from the response.

Both finishes are as easy to maintain. Reason being that both are clear coated, it's just that a specialty clear coat is used on the "Dry" finish that causes it to lose it's shine. They are still protected and clear coated, just not shiny.

If you apply wax to a matte piece, it would not look glossy - it will shine a little bit more possibly, but not any glossier.

Regarding protection and discoloration, both matte and gloss clear coats will protect the same. The only difference is visually one finish is dull, and the other is glossy. That's really the only difference!

*** Please remember that the DRY finish is ONLY available on CF products - it's irrelevant to FRP because it's going to be eventually painted by the end user anyway.

Hope this answered your questions!

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mega Man

The lip looks really good...now I have to make a
decision.

Thanks! We really appreciate it. Let us know if you have any questions or comments

BMW86 · 10-01-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCARBON DESIGN

Great question and sorry for not specifying more clearly! The diffuser in the pics is 2x2 weave with REGULAR finish. The dry carbon finish is a matte clear coat that has no shine. Please look at pg 4 for pictures. Thanks for your order once again!

Hi iCARBON

I'm actually after 2x2 REGULAR finish instead of the matte finish that I ordered. Is it still possible to change? I'm order #26.

Dangerlucas · 10-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the response, I'm glad the only difference is the looks.

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

Hi iCARBON

I'm actually after 2x2 REGULAR finish instead of the matte finish that I ordered. Is it still possible to change? I'm order #26.

PM'd! Order has been changed

BMW86 · 10-01-2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks iCARBON!!

e82vette · 10-01-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCARBON DESIGN

Your order is confirmed - the official GB list is going to be posted now. We apologize for the delay. If you (or anyone else) has received an invoice via email, your order has been confirmed.

Your CC will be charged along with everyone elses the day after the GB closes. We won't charge any cards until then.

Shipping to Canada in your case (to your specific area) for Mirror Caps won't be more than $10-15 - so no need to drive all the way to the US to pick them up

sounds good, and I understand you are in extreme busy mode w/ all this questions and pms.. but can you make sure you ship by USPS to Canada?
because I would rather pick those up from states if you ship by Fedex or UPS.. they charge us arm and leg for their broker fee/custom duty tax etc....
let me know if USPS work for you for us Canadians....

and thanks again for great products for great prices
I luv this dry carbon mirror cap

I can't wait for the wheels as well

iCARBON DESIGN · 10-01-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e82vette

sounds good, and I understand you are in extreme busy mode w/ all this questions and pms.. but can you make sure you ship by USPS to Canada?
because I would rather pick those up from states if you ship by Fedex or UPS.. they charge us arm and leg for their broker fee/custom duty tax etc....
let me know if USPS work for you for us Canadians....

and thanks again for great products for great prices
I luv this dry carbon mirror cap

I can't wait for the wheels as well

Yup! We can do it via USPS, not a problem. I just made a note of it in your order. Thanks!

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e82vette Captain 25 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	icarbon// I ordered cf (dry carbonb) mirror cap thru your web site like 3-4 days ago?... I had put my username: e82vette on the comment page.. can you confirm my order? I wanna make sure I am buying at GB price... and when is it gonna be charged to my MC ? how much shipping to Canada? if it's so much, I will just order it to somehwere in US and go pick it up myself....
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09-30-2009, 11:49 PM	#70
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10-01-2009, 01:30 PM	#76
Bullitt Major 91 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	^ The matte clear coat doesn't look bad at all! I'm considering I might want this instead of the default gloss finish.
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10-01-2009, 01:38 PM	#77
Dangerlucas Captain 30 Rep 621 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [5.50]	iCarbon, I've ordered my parts with the matte finish, but I sent you a few questions about it that I was hoping you could answer. Other's might be interested in your response as well, so I might as well post the questions here. Is one finish easier to maintain than the other? And if I were to wax the matte finish would it then appear glossy? I just want to make sure I'll be able to protect that finish. Thanks __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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10-01-2009, 01:46 PM	#78
Bullitt Major 91 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	^ +1. Also, is the matte coating just as protective and durable?
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Dangerlucas Captain 30 Rep 621 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [5.50]	Thanks for the response, I'm glad the only difference is the looks. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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10-01-2009, 04:21 PM	#86
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks iCARBON!!
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