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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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A friend of mine in San Jose CA did the following vinyl wrap for me. Very professional, immaculate job, and very reasonable price. Everything you see is highest quality Carbon Flash micro perforated vinyl from a local vendor. After my friend was done with the car and I saw the result, I told him he should become a forum vendor. PM me if you like to know details. Enjoy















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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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I'm confused......

Normally, "vinyl wrap" means the total car or at least a good chunk of it.

Decals are not what most folks consider a "wrap"

Does look absolutely stunning however!
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Very nice! Is it just black or Carbon Flash or Carbon Fiber? TIA
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Very nice! Is it just black or Carbon Flash or Carbon Fiber? TIA
Carbon Flash, which is dark dark gray metallic. Applied to everything. Exact same color as defuser, mirrors, spoiler,...
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 07:00 PM
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You call the roof seam professional?
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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You call the roof seam professional?
Yes. Doesn't bother me. My fault. I asked not to open a new roll and use the remaining one.

I also have other plans for the roof. The whole vinyl wrap job comes with material and labor warranty. At anytime should I choose to leave it Carbon Flash, my friend will re-do the roof for free.

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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Very nice! May want to talk with him in a couple of months.
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Looks nice
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I like the look. I agree however that the roof seam has to go.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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Not a good decal job
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by C7Jake
You call the roof seam professional?
I don't understand. What do you mean by roof seam and what's wrong with it?
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I like the look but the roof will never gloss like the paint and it is very visible. you can get away with the stinger not glossing, but not the roof - too big of an area...
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Looks great!
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 06:12 AM
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What do you mean by roof seam and what's wrong with it?
Noticeable seam, not centered...I'd call that amateur.
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I really like the look. I really like the front Grill.

When you decide you really like it I would have the top redone with out the seam.
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Today my friend did the top again free of charge. He carefully removed the 2 piece roof cover and replaced it with a one piece wrap. He did a phenomenal job. It is the best vinyl covering work I have ever seen. I am a happy camper



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Originally Posted by C7Jake
Noticeable seam, not centered...I'd call that amateur.
That is horrible, even if such a small panel is done by using two pieces (which should be avoided always) the seam should be centered and done with butt seam.

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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by groovyjay
That is horrible, even if such a small panel is done by using two pieces (which should be avoided always) the seam should be centered and done with butt seam.

He redid it. Look at the Post right before yours.

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