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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 01:33 AM
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I had it dipped and it just doesn't last. Plus I was always having to be careful around the window trim which is not something I really liked. It looked good from a distance but not as much up close. I'm gonna vinyl wrap it soon enough.
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 03:38 AM
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Lime Metallic Green Muahahahahahhahhahhaa
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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Another vote for black vinyl
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 08:26 AM
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Yup, definitely go with the gloss black vinyl wrap. But make sure you use quality wrap, like 3m, I used cheap China wrap on some things and it's a colossal waste of money. Quality wrap done correctly will last years
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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Do you guys wrap it yourselves?
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Must have had a bad install, I've had my gloss black wrap on for almost 5 years and still looks factory fresh. And the vinyl will match the center pillars much better than dip (they are vinyl wrapped from the factory).

It's not a tough DIY and only costs about $25, here's the link~ https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...-g-sedans.html
thanks for the diy, i might have to try this.
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 09:55 AM
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Yup, it's not too difficult, I just did my roof in gloss black. There are plenty of youtube how to videos and the diy on here is great. If you never did anything with vinyl, get yourself more than you need and practice a little. Once you actually get a feel of it, it's very doable
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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another +1 for wrapping the trim black. Go with gloss as it will closely match the black on the pillars. I did mine using blnewt's DIY and it looks great, is inexpensive, and pretty easy. Its amazing what a difference it makes...
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 01:11 PM
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Is this the right vinyl material? 1'x5' feet about $18
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222176727088
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Azng35
Is this the right vinyl material? 1'x5' feet about $18
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222176727088
BINGO! That's the good stuff, and a 1x5' sheet is the amount needed.
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 03:05 PM
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I played around with a cheap app on my iPad to see if I like it with the trim blacked out.

I like it and now this will be my next mod. One mod leads to another.


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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dembflyr
I played around with a cheap app on my iPad to see if I like it with the trim blacked out.

I like it and now this will be my next mod. One mod leads to another.


Your car is so nice...tastefully modded..simple yet aggressive

Man I'm in love with your ride..
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2011-G
Your car is so nice...tastefully modded..simple yet aggressive

Man I'm in love with your ride..
That is one of the best compliments I have received. Thank you!
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Dembflyr
I played around with a cheap app on my iPad to see if I like it with the trim blacked out.

I like it and now this will be my next mod. One mod leads to another.


Looks great, what is the app called?
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 03:48 PM
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Looks great, what is the app called?
It's called You Doodle.

You Doodle - draw on photos & pictures, many tools by Digital Ruby, LLC https://appsto.re/us/lIH3E.i
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