Grainwright — Wood Craft

Material line

Carbon Fiber Steering Wheels & Trim

Carbon fiber is judged on the things photos hide: whether the fibers are real, how the lay-up was cured, and whether the weave was aligned on purpose. We build genuine woven carbon — never water-transfer imitation — with the weave set deliberately and a clear coat matched to cabin use.

Carbon fiber cases

Three constructions, one honest comparison

Our standard

Dry prepreg / autoclave

Pre-impregnated carbon laid up and cured under heat and pressure. Highest fiber-to-resin ratio, tightest weave control, and the deepest, most uniform finish — the reference standard for genuine carbon parts.

Mid tier

Wet lay-up

Dry cloth wetted with resin by hand and cured without an autoclave. Genuine carbon and workable for cosmetic trim, but heavier, with more resin pooling and less consistent weave tension than prepreg.

Not real carbon

Water transfer film

A carbon-pattern hydrographic film dipped over plastic and clear-coated. Convincing in thumbnails, but it has no fiber, no structural value, and the printed pattern blurs, repeats, and dulls under sunlight.

Next step

Ready to start your build?

Tell us your car, the part you want, and the style you have in mind — we will reply with fitment, options, and a quotation.