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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Carbon overlay install for Front Mitsubishi Emblem

So easy to do, doesnt need a how-to, but I will do a quick write-up:

1) Buy sheets of carbon fiber and cut emblems to size

2) Buy some 3M emblem tape (very thin, used by factory) - available at NAPA
- You can also use 3M adhesive, but its messy. Upto you!

3) The tape is double-sided. Flip diamond overlay over, apply tape and cut with box cutter or something sharp, just below the edge as emblem tape "smooshes" a little when pressed.

4) Confirm overlay is centered and attach, once it sticks on, removing is hard. So, do it once, do it right!

5) Repeat for other 2 diamond overlays.

6) Use blue masking tape and attach over all 3 emblems. Use a good roller or something wide and push on each overlay so it adheres properly.

7) Leave masking tape on for 15 mins and then remove.

Should look somewhat like this:

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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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where did you buy the carbon fiber?
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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Check carbontrix.com

I bought it a long time ago on fleabay and had just a bit laying around - so, I kinda tried this out for fun!
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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that looks awesome man id like to get some of that cf for me
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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that looks fantastic,great job, i would love to do that to my IX
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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nice...carbontrix.com you say...looking right now....
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Yeah that **** looks sexy!!
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Wow man that looks Really nice, im thinking about doing that to my Evo now to.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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Thanks for the kind words, guys! That chrome is just nasteh!
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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wow man...i wasn't sure that would look good, but that turned out nice!
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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if i could just get some cf for free i would do that but other than that nope cause i dont have much money to spend
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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I have a question. Is the sheet of carbon fiber kinda hard to bend?
I got carbon fiber emblem but it's pretty tough to bend. i got carpet tape which is a strong double sided tape but center piece does not stick very good.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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I just put mine on, looks great.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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the pic doesnt display on my screen can someone send me a pic if the cabon emblem?....did you use real carbon or carbon style vinyl that you can pick up from a place like canadian tire?
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