put 1 or 2 light layers of of paint with a light clear coat and in certain light, you should be able to see some of the weave through the paint. thats what ferrari does, and i think lamborghini does it as well. thennnnn, you can have your light weight bad *** carbon fiber ANDDD still keep your stripes :-D
2 birds, 1 stone

 

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Exactly

I don't think it would look good unpainted...but that's my opinion. Goodluck!

- Deadbeat

 

the fitment on that trunk looks kind of crappy.