[Blacdout96]

It's a better process, making sure you get the epoxy throughly through the threads, and also forms a tighter, more uniform seal on molds, giving itthat mirro finish. Personally, unless its a body panel, vacuum molding isnt necessary, but it wouldnt hurt to give a little show. the dullness on the console is fine, I like that, doesnt look chincy, it's got that authentic carbon fiber look, but the fit and finish didnt come out to hot. If you look at any modern day race car, besides the exterior panels, they have that dullness.

and yeah looks like the console was angled a certain way, allowing the epoxy to puddle near where the cigarette lighter was. It doesnt take much to make it look good, but it can take shortcuts to make it look like crap. Once again I know it's his first time, but a little patience could of gone farther with the finish. he could of used an epoxy roller to get any air bubbles out and spread the epoxy out. it's like a dollar tool thats disposible.