DIY Vinyl Lid Cover

[derrick]

Hey Everybody,

One of my first posts here. I've seen a few posts about vinyl covers for the lids of the 311, but usually people are buying skins from websites online. Here is my DIYable alternative, and a nicer solution IMO.



My main reason for wanting to cover the lid is to prevent the fingerprint marks and micro scratches on the glossy lid of the 311. Also commercial alternatives I found do not go all the way to the edge of the lid and just don't look as badass as CF. 8-)

Here I used 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber vinyl I picked up from a marketing company who often uses it to vinyl wrap car hoods and roofs. This stuff is actually a little harder to apply around corners because it is pretty thick.

Unfortunately I didn't think of taking photos of the process, but it isn't very difficult.

[gamage]

is this permanent or can it be removed at a later date??

[derrick]

It can be removed, just like peeling off a sticker.

[Weishauptus]

looks really professional ^^

how did you manage to get such a smooth fit around the corners?

[Fluke]

Did you take the lid apart? Is there any chance of a few more pictures, Especially of the inside lid edge?

[asp143]

I like this Lid cover,Thanks for sharing.