Styling · Exterior and interior carbon
Carbon fibre
Real carbon fibre parts fitted to the car's own mounting points. No cutting, no filler, and the weave and lacquer checked before anything is called done.
What it is
Carbon fibre parts replace or add to the car's own exterior and cabin pieces: front grilles, splitters and lip extensions, mirror caps, spoilers, diffusers and rear garnishes, and interior trim and steering accents.
Fitment is the whole job. A good part fitted badly shows gaps and lifts at the edges. We test-fit every part, check it against the car's own mounting points and only then fix it, so it looks like it left the factory that way.
Who it is for
- BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche and VW group owners adding OEM+ detail
- Builds that combine carbon with a body kit or a tune
- Owners replacing gloss-black or chrome trim
How the job runs
Consultation
We agree the parts, the finish (gloss or matte, woven or forged) and how they will look together on your car.
Sourcing
Parts are ordered for your exact model and year, and checked on arrival for weave, lacquer and fit.
Test fit
Every part is offered up to the car before anything is fixed, and adjusted where needed.
Fitting
Parts go on to the car's own mounting points, with clips, bolts or tape as the car was designed.
Check and handover
Gaps, alignment and finish are checked under the light, and you see it in daylight at handover.
What goes on the car
We name the exact product, its specification and its warranty in writing on your estimate, so you know what is going on the car before you approve the work.
Options
Aftercare
- Wash carbon like paint, with a pH-neutral shampoo.
- A coating or film over exterior carbon protects the lacquer from UV and stone chips.
- Avoid harsh wheel cleaners near lower carbon pieces.
What it will not do
- Replica parts vary in fit and lacquer quality; we tell you which you are getting.
- Some diffusers need exhaust changes to fit; we flag it before ordering.
- Custom and imported parts can take weeks to arrive.
The builds
Photographed in the workshop. New builds go up on Instagram first, often while the car is still in the bay.Latest work on Instagram, @upshiftautos →All builds →
Questions
Carbon fibre, asked and answered.
Dry carbon or wet carbon?
Dry, or pre-preg, carbon is cured under heat and pressure: lighter, stronger and more expensive. Wet-lay carbon is laid by hand with resin: heavier and cheaper, and fine for many cosmetic parts. Your quote says which each part is.
Will it fit without drilling?
Parts made for your model fit the car's own mounting points, which is what we fit to. If a part needs any modification, we tell you before it is ordered.
Does carbon fade in the sun?
The resin can yellow and the lacquer can dull if unprotected. A good UV-stable lacquer plus a coating or film keeps it clear.
Can I bring my own parts?
Ask when you message us. We check the parts before fitting, because fit and finish on the car depend on them.