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rockwoodrv9 01-18-2017 10:27 AM

New Catto Carbon Fiber Spinner
 
I just received my very nice Catto Carbon Fiber Spinner. I can't wait to get this installed. The carbon fiber pattern is amazing. It comes complete, cut, and ready to install. They even included the screws!! Thanks Craig and Nicole.
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GalinHdz 01-18-2017 11:02 AM

WOW!!! That looks even nicer than the Carbon Fiber Spinner they sent me 3yrs ago. And here I thought they couldn't possibly make them look any better than the one I have. :eek:

Mike S 01-18-2017 11:18 AM

That is awful purty-------you gonna paint it??

Raymo 01-18-2017 11:30 AM

Now I wish I'd gone that route instead of the standard Vans spinner!

Vlad 01-18-2017 11:59 AM

Sleek! Expect at least 10 kts gain Rocky. How many gallons of gas does it cost? :)

dwranda 01-18-2017 12:02 PM

Is that a pistol in the background in case someone tries to steal that work of art?

rockwoodrv9 01-18-2017 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dwranda (Post 1142918)
Is that a pistol in the background in case someone tries to steal that work of art?

I didn't notice that it was in the picture, but your comment is correct!

I will admit the spinner was not cheap, but worth every penny to me. I am going to clear coat it for protection, but no paint!

Mike S 01-18-2017 12:38 PM

You can most likely find a carbon fiber pattern to wrap the plane with;);)

RV7Guy 01-18-2017 02:08 PM

Carbon
 
Not really sure it is the best place for unfinished carbon fiber. Yes it is strong but it chips easily and does not handle abrasion well. Inspect often. You'll see most carbon spinners are painted. WW is one example.

I can't find it but I have a picture of a standard Van's spinner that was dipped using water transfer graphics with carbon pattern. Looks fantastic and you wouldn't know it wasn't carbon.

I love carbon!!!

rockwoodrv9 01-18-2017 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RV7Guy (Post 1142962)
Not really sure it is the best place for unfinished carbon fiber. Yes it is strong but it chips easily and does not handle abrasion well. Inspect often. You'll see most carbon spinners are painted. WW is one example.

I can't find it but I have a picture of a standard Van's spinner that was dipped using water transfer graphics with carbon pattern. Looks fantastic and you wouldn't know it wasn't carbon.

I love carbon!!!

If it starts looking bad after clear coat, I may have it dipped in the fake carbon fiber! Ha! That would be something. I saw some wheels dipped in snakeskin decal on the show Wheeler Dealers and it looked pretty sharp.


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