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| 914socal |
Aug 13 2013, 09:35 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Santa clarita Member No.: 15,059 Region Association: None |
So I had purchased my car last december and the previous owner gave my car blue eyelashes. I decided to change it this weekend. I used black matte vinyl wrap by Hexis on this.
I would like to know some opinions if i should do rear trunk now????? As you can see in the photo's the vinyl wrap is a cheap solution to so many problems. I also did my gauge plate in stainless steel on my other post. Check out the samples, so many colors and textures. |
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Aug 14 2013, 08:24 AM
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Hey do they make that stuff in chrome. I might use some to refinish a tail light. I doubt I would have the cojones to put plastic wrap on an exposed surface. I think I'll take a "wait & see" approach. Not to play the Devil's advocate but I've never had good long term results with bumper stickers or truck lettering. It looks good now but report back in 4 years with how well it holds up. Are there ratings for UV exposure, temp limitations? How do you care for it? Does it get waxed and buffed along with the painted surfaces? Will the edges roll up with time? Fading issues? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Aug 14 2013, 09:53 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Santa clarita Member No.: 15,059 Region Association: None |
Yes they have a "chrome" but was not impressed with it. It should last up to seven to ten years. However I expect 5 out of it. Same as paint in a way. Should hold up in any sun to temp. However darks will fade,metallics are worse and light colors last longer. If you have a weak clear coat it will peel off with wrap. If you buff with matte colors you will it polish out and get s semi gloss and potential swirls. Cheap vinyl, bad prep and bad install (over stretching) can create edges going bad and rolling on you. Hey do they make that stuff in chrome. I might use some to refinish a tail light. I doubt I would have the cojones to put plastic wrap on an exposed surface. I think I'll take a "wait & see" approach. Not to play the Devil's advocate but I've never had good long term results with bumper stickers or truck lettering. It looks good now but report back in 4 years with how well it holds up. Are there ratings for UV exposure, temp limitations? How do you care for it? Does it get waxed and buffed along with the painted surfaces? Will the edges roll up with time? Fading issues? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
914socal blue eye shadow Aug 13 2013, 09:35 PM
r3dplanet Blue eye shadow makes her look cheap. Aug 13 2013, 09:47 PM
oldschool :Qarl:LooKs...good do the back...jack :lol: Let me... Aug 13 2013, 09:48 PM
oldschool
:idea: LooKs...good do the back...jack :lol: Let... Aug 13 2013, 09:49 PM
914socal
:Qarl:LooKs...good do the back...jack :lol: Let m... Aug 13 2013, 09:53 PM
oldschool
:Qarl:LooKs...good do the back...jack :lol: Let ... Aug 15 2013, 09:19 PM
bulitt That looks so much better! Do you just buy it ... Aug 14 2013, 04:03 AM
Mark Henry I've been wondering if you could wrap a whole ... Aug 14 2013, 06:38 AM
bulitt
I've been wondering if you could wrap a whole... Aug 14 2013, 09:13 AM
flipb Is that L13M (Saturn/Chrome)?
I vote Yes for viny... Aug 14 2013, 06:44 AM
914socal Yes, it's L13m. It turned out better then expe... Aug 14 2013, 09:38 PM
Cupomeat Now, given that the headlight eyebrows were in pri... Aug 14 2013, 08:06 AM
914socal Yes preferred to be sealed but I'm told that w... Aug 14 2013, 09:42 PM
Millerwelds Not to hijack but since the question was asked... ... Aug 15 2013, 12:03 PM
Mark Henry
I've been wondering if you could wrap a whol... Aug 14 2013, 11:27 AM
aharder I found it at Metrorestyling.com. I ordered sample... Aug 15 2013, 12:49 PM
jimkelly looks real good - the simple white black color com... Aug 15 2013, 12:51 PM
jimkelly looks real good - the simple white black color com... Aug 15 2013, 12:51 PM
oldschool That does look good, I have a vinyl cutter In my n... Aug 15 2013, 09:43 PM
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