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Old 02-17-09, 11:37 AM
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Just wondering has anyone ever wrapped the roof of GS instead of black paint to give it that panoramic look?
Will the glue of the wrap affect the paint?
Which is better?
Old 02-17-09, 11:50 AM
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this thread is already posted one by member.....
Old 02-17-09, 02:24 PM
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there is one member that wrapped i totally disagree with this... i painted mine gloss blk and i love it
Old 02-17-09, 07:31 PM
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I say man-up and paint.

You could add colored metal flake for a unique effect.
(mine is NightHawk Black with blue metallic)

Vinyl wrap always looks like.... vinyl.
Old 02-17-09, 08:19 PM
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I would paint as well
Old 02-18-09, 01:36 AM
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I'm not sure if theres really a price difference, depending on where you have it done. However, taping it might make it easier to take off in the inevitable event you intend to return it to stock and sell.
Old 02-18-09, 02:56 AM
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i remember that the guy that had it done, i think the price was pretty close as the wrap cost quite alot. Painting it will look much better and it wont really affect the resale as its only on the roof and not distasteful.
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PAINT
Old 02-18-09, 07:19 AM
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Default just one thing to think about....

you can't wax vinyl
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Ya I gotta agree with the guys, just paint it.
Old 02-18-09, 11:27 AM
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def just paint it........
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