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Old Jul 26, 2024 | 12:32 PM
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My colormatchwrap has been on for 6 months, in the sun alot of days. No bubbles or other problems. My installer said it was good quality 3M if that helps. I would much rather have wrap bubbling than paint?
I agree with the bubbling statement, that's why I am going to ask my painter what he thinks.
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Old Jul 27, 2024 | 12:38 AM
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Will follow this thread as I have thought about wrapping or painting the edges of the transparent top on my 2014.
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Old Jul 30, 2024 | 01:52 PM
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After much research (from local wrap places) and help from forum members, I decided to go the painted route. I dropped it off at the painter this morning, should have it back in a few days, will post pictures of prior and post of the job.

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Old Jul 30, 2024 | 05:43 PM
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You will love the look. Much more finished looking.
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Old Aug 2, 2024 | 07:10 PM
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Here are the before and after pictures.







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Old Aug 3, 2024 | 07:06 AM
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That looks great, it really changes the overall look.
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They should give us that as an option when purchasing. You can get Carbon fiber top with color matched edges.
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Old Aug 3, 2024 | 07:39 AM
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Forget the option. This is exactly how the top should be made.
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Originally Posted by ShanMan14
That looks great, it really changes the overall look.
I agree now it doesn't look like an after thought.
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Originally Posted by 800steve
They should give us that as an option when purchasing. You can get Carbon fiber top with color matched edges.
That would be the thing to do for sure!
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Old Aug 3, 2024 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 800steve
You will love the look. Much more finished looking.
You are absolutely correct, looks like it should!
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