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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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Blacked out my window chrome

Did it myself. Did it dry, definitely takes a steady hand and lots of holding of the breath. Im happy with the results. Definitely got the results I was looking for. Total cost: $40.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Is that a vinyl wrap? Are you doing similar with the rear lip spoiler, etc?

Looks like you did a nice job. The glossy finish seems to blend with the rest of the finishes on the car very well.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Is that a vinyl wrap? Are you doing similar with the rear lip spoiler, etc?

Looks like you did a nice job. The glossy finish seems to blend with the rest of the finishes on the car very well.
Thanks, yeah used gloss black vinyl. I havent decided about the front and back yet. I may eventually try it since i can easily remove it if I dont like it.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Very nice job!
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Where did you get the vinyl, i'm very interested in doing this!
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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good job!
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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looks nice. Ties in perfectly with the grill
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Very nice. That front end is so sexy. Please advise of where you found the vinyl! The installation looks very clean!
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Very nice job! I like it alot.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Thanks. You can just buy the vinyl at any sign shop by the foot. It comes on a roll.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Great job. Looks 10 times better in my opinion.

How hard was it to trim against the rubber trim part that is on the window side it seems like there is no room to cut without hitting the rubber.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Is there something on your headlghts? did you do a partial wrap on them?
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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He put eyelids on with the same material.

There is a post about it somewhere.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Yeah, I made my own eyelids.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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that looks so much better than chrome, good work.
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