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<!--quoteo(post=80159:date=Sep 16 2009, 09:41 PM:name=seattledl)-->QUOTE (seattledl @ Sep 16 2009, 09:41 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Bought some vinyl and decided to wrap the track pitted areas of the car...
roof, hood, bumper and mirrors...
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Which product did you get? Is it visible? Was it hard to apply? I had heard this is best done by experienced hands. I've just had my bumper resprayed and I'm thinking along the same lines.
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Wish I could see it in person. The areas wrapped not only lack reflection but are also darker. Almost making it look like your car is made form 2 different materials. In pic one I thought I it dulled out the paint too much but looking at the Aerial shot, I like it. It just looks sportier.
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When a car or truck graphic is produced, the vinyl is covered by a clear gloss laminate as well. You only have the base vinyl on your car so it looks dull. That being said, the gloss laminate is not as shiney as a car paint.
You did a good job of installation. A heat gun is often used on compound curves to make the vinyl conform.
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<!--quoteo(post=80163:date=Sep 16 2009, 10:18 PM:name=seattledl)-->QUOTE (seattledl @ Sep 16 2009, 10:18 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'll check and see which one it was specifically...
It was easy to do the hood and roof. The bumper I did in three pieces and was a bit painful. I bought enough to do the front fenders but not quite up to the task yet...
I figured for the track car I wouldn't worry if it wasn't perfect. Cheap way to protect the front end at the track.
Aesthetically, it's interesting... not beautiful but overall not bad and functional...
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Thanks for the aerial shot. I think I'd prefer to us the clearcoated polyurethane films like 3M Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film, although I guess there is a big difference in price. I think I've seen posts in here about that product or similar on here but could not find on a search. Does anyone have feedback?
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