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I indirectly work with this stuff, being in Aerospace. It is similar to fiberglass in concept, with several layers of fabric material bonded together to form a shape. But the major difference is heat - read on... The issue is that to replicate any interior piece i.e. obtain a contoured shape with a good looking surface, you will need to heat form. Heat form is normally done by drapping the carbon fabric over or in a tool, which replicates the surface you want e.g. the dashboard switchplate. Unfortunately you could not use plastic (original switchplate) as it will deform at the temperature required. So first step would be to create a tool. Presuming you have this tool, then you need to lay several layers of the carbon fabric in the tool, as necessary to obtain the thickness and strength required. Then place the whole part and tool combo in an oven (cook at around 1400F) with some type of bag to create pressure on the part as it lies in the tool. This spreads the resin contained in the carbon fabric, throughout the part and bonds the layers together and voila carbon fiber replacement parts... That's why it's expensive!