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07-28-2012, 10:29 AM | #76 |
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Hey beach, how did you make that STI
stencil for the Tmic or where did you get it?
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07-28-2012, 12:54 PM | #77 | |
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07-31-2012, 04:53 PM | #78 |
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which part was the hardest so far?
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08-01-2012, 01:19 AM | #79 |
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I'd say that the door handles are my least favorite part. Not very hard, just a PITA. Should be getting more work done tomorrow if i get up early. I will keep you you all posted!
-Beach |
08-09-2012, 09:03 AM | #80 |
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This is so sick. I have a SWP and I want to start with just the roof for now, can't decide if I want matte black or gloss. Probably gloss cuz I have a sunroof..I don't want it to not match or look weird..
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08-09-2012, 09:25 AM | #81 |
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Wow, I really like...
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08-09-2012, 11:22 AM | #82 | |
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08-09-2012, 11:58 AM | #83 | |
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yea if i can afford it one day i want to do the whole car matte black, but i think for now ill stick with gloss on the roof. i LOVE matte black, but its just enough to look off with the sunroof. i want to CF wrap that chrome piece on the trunk too for now. keep up with the pics man, one of the best looking STIs ive seen for sure! |
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08-09-2012, 02:46 PM | #84 |
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Subscribed! Looks killer, I've worked with a lot of vinyl and know how time consuming it can be. Did you use a heat gun or hair dryer for the curves, or just stretched it out?
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08-09-2012, 03:07 PM | #85 |
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Everything looks great but IMO, for the badge that you made matte black, i would try to find a way to make the stars matte white instead of silver. Maybe that would give it the clean look that you want. Either way, everything looks great!
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08-09-2012, 04:49 PM | #86 |
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This thing is freaking cool. Can you run wrapped cars through carwashes and such? With the new STi my wife has...we can't run it through the carwash for fear of scratching or swirling the OBP paint. Without fear of scratches and swirls...does the wrap hold up well to this?
Also, you think it's harder to do a textured wrap? I have been wanting to do CF wrap on the roof of my bugeye forever...i'm actually scared to try it myself. What kind of Prep did you do for the wrap? Awesome project man! Thanks for sharing it with us! |
08-09-2012, 05:10 PM | #87 | ||||
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1 - It's a pain in the a$$ as far as how much time is involved and i'd rather spend that time wrapping. *2* - I'm going to eventually wrap a different color once i'm sick of Matte White and the white stars would look odd on say orange? Lol. Chrome stars + Gloss Black backround can go with everything. Quote:
I don't believe the carbon wrap would be any more difficult than a regular style wrap. Other than having to pay closer attention to stretching so you don't mess up the look of the pattern. Prep work -Wash with dawn dish soap, rinse, dry. -Clay Bar -Clean off all clay bar solution -Wrap -Beach |
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08-09-2012, 05:22 PM | #88 |
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Thanks for the quick reply! I really, love this project. Need to come into this forum more often...have forwarded it to like 15 people so far.
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08-09-2012, 07:17 PM | #89 | |
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Badge update: I just wrapped the chrome ring on the grill emblem gloss black to compare it with the rear being matte black. I am definitely going with gloss black! Here's a *****ty pic for comparison! -Beach |
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08-09-2012, 08:09 PM | #90 |
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This whole thing is really looking great. Can't wait to see the final pics!
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08-09-2012, 08:17 PM | #91 |
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Rear Badge wrapped and installed Perfection!
Enjoy: I have an Like New Xbox Elite to trade for a decent camera that'll take better pics than these if anyone is interested! Lol -Beach |
08-09-2012, 11:50 PM | #92 |
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Yea that would be pretty nasty to keep clean in the desert, that would be an amazing combo, gloss black roof everything else matte black. Plus smoke the lights and nice rims. I'd be golden.
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08-10-2012, 10:32 AM | #93 |
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Did you use tape primer during your prep?
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08-10-2012, 11:12 AM | #94 | |
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08-10-2012, 01:27 PM | #95 |
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Primer? Was that just before the install...after the clay bar?
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08-10-2012, 01:41 PM | #96 |
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Looking sharp dude!
Couple of questions: 1. How much did it cost to buy the wrap/wrap you full car? 2. How would you like to drive down south 2 hours and help with mine? |
08-10-2012, 09:09 PM | #97 | |
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Squidz - That's correct
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2. I wouldn't mind if the price is right i could really use a vacation.... Also sucks the further south you go the hotter it gets lol it's barely tolerable here! -Beach |
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08-10-2012, 11:18 PM | #98 | |
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08-11-2012, 12:23 PM | #99 | |
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Btw it would cost less for you material-wise considering i purchased two colors and had to buy everything else to get started. At least I'll be set for my new color! -Beach |
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08-11-2012, 11:01 PM | #100 |
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Plastidip'd side badges! First time using Plastidip...
I'm not really liking the texture and look of the badges once it's dry. Oh well. I decided on Plastidip because of it's ease of removal when i have the time to do what i want with them. In the mean time this will work just fine. Had to get rid of that ugly silver while they were off the car! -Beach |
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