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Old May 3, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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gloss black vinyl for roof

I haven't gotten my fit yet, but i would like to know where in vancouver can I get the roof wrapped in gloss black vinyl, like others in this forum have done.
 
Old May 3, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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got mine done at n-motion
 
Old May 3, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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i painted mine
 
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Wait first for the fit to come...lol
 
Old May 3, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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why do u wanna do that? just curious here
 
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hey fobman, how much did they charge? do you have any close up pics of the install and did they do a good job? any bubbles etc?

spooling, I wanna have a two tone look to the car but don't wanna go overboard, so the best thing is to tape the roof black.
 
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Originally Posted by blackvitzrs
I haven't gotten my fit yet, but i would like to know where in vancouver can I get the roof wrapped in gloss black vinyl, like others in this forum have done.
What body color did you order? It may look sharp with Taffeta White, but make sure the vinyl does not discolor or crack over time, otherwise it will look crappy.
 

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got mine done at n-motion
how much? Any bubbles? How long?
 
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i ordered the taffeta white. how much did they charge spooling? and how long did they take? sorry for all the questions
 
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$285+tax
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np
 

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paint it, it lasts longer, and with the vinyl it will fade over time
 
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i want it to be reversible that's why i don't wanna paint it.
 
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paint it again afterwards
 
Old May 4, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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paint it again afterwards
Awesome~ I was thinking of teh same thing~ Or better yet, MAKE UP YOUR MIND~
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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glossy black vinyl get scratched easily.. but u can rock it for at least 5 years with no problem.
no bubbles on mine and most ppl think it is painted.
 
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most ppl think it is painted.
Now I know its vinyl
 
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so how much was it fobman?
 
Old May 4, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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so how much was it fobman?
i can't remember, i think i paid $250
 



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