View Poll Results: Which Vinyl?
Gloss Black
33
67.35%
Matte Black
6
12.24%
Satin Black
1
2.04%
Nothing 
9
18.37%
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Roof Vinyl-ing POLL
06-04-10, 11:42 AM
#16
I know. LoL.... I'm saying if the finish was already glossy, I don't think you can heat gun it at all to take the wrinkle out.
06-04-10, 08:20 PM
#18
To Be Honest. Vinyl roof looks like *****. its a big sticker! Corners are messey it peels and will yellow your paint. Do it the right way paint it. Shop around. You'd be surprised. the difference might just be 100$, but will looks 1000x better. i have seen both in person. at Night. Gloss black painted shines. Gloss black vinyl looks like matte, with no shine. Just my .02. You bought an expensive car, dont go the cheap way. You will 99.9% of the time regret it.
06-05-10, 12:10 AM
#20
To Be Honest. Vinyl roof looks like *****. its a big sticker! Corners are messey it peels and will yellow your paint. Do it the right way paint it. Shop around. You'd be surprised. the difference might just be 100$, but will looks 1000x better. i have seen both in person. at Night. Gloss black painted shines. Gloss black vinyl looks like matte, with no shine. Just my .02. You bought an expensive car, dont go the cheap way. You will 99.9% of the time regret it.
06-05-10, 10:20 AM
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I've just did mine a month ago still looks good.my car sleeps outside day n nite time.i'll agree 100% w/ Josh that painted looks much better but the reason why i did it 'cause if i'll get bored later on just peel it of ,waxed n done. paid $180 w/ labor.the guy charge 12.50 sq f
Last edited by H_G'S_IS; 06-05-10 at 10:35 AM.
06-05-10, 11:03 PM
#27
I'm going to take it off and have it painted soon, it bothers me that much.To Be Honest. Vinyl roof looks like *****. its a big sticker! Corners are messey it peels and will yellow your paint. Do it the right way paint it. Shop around. You'd be surprised. the difference might just be 100$, but will looks 1000x better. i have seen both in person. at Night. Gloss black painted shines. Gloss black vinyl looks like matte, with no shine. Just my .02. You bought an expensive car, dont go the cheap way. You will 99.9% of the time regret it.
To the OP: GLOSSY BLACK VINYL ALL THE WAY!
06-05-10, 11:10 PM
#28
Not true. People think mine is painted. Thumbs up to Aerotec! Also COMPLETELY not true that at night it looks matte. My rear tinted window and the roof look like one piece, thats how shiny it is. And i love that look which is exactly why i got it glossy.
To the OP: GLOSSY BLACK VINYL ALL THE WAY!
To the OP: GLOSSY BLACK VINYL ALL THE WAY!
..At the Certified Lexus Premier Pizza meet, Brian (Brociouz ) had his car pulled right next to mine. We both noticed the difference between vinyl and paint. The Vinyl was alot Duller and appeared to be matte even though it was glossy. Vinyl also scratches easier, will in time yellow your clearccoat, and peels...Again this is just my conclusion based on observations and word of mouth. Dont take it to heart. As long as your happy, im happy ... I was just sharing my rightful opinion to OP. If OP does vinyl and decides to rip off his vinyl and finds a yellow clearcoat, he will need to get it resprayed. If this is the case, he should have just painted it from the gecko for a better look ( If you chose gloss black that is).
Last edited by JoshIS408; 06-05-10 at 11:14 PM.
06-05-10, 11:12 PM
#29
To each his own. Everyone is always biased ..At the Certified Lexus Premier Pizza meet, Brian (Brociouz ) had his car pulled right next to mine. We both noticed the difference between vinyl and paint. The Vinyl was alot Duller and appeared to be matte even though it was glossy. Vinyl also scratches easier, will in time yellow your clearccoat, and peels...Again this is just my conclusion based on observations and word of mouth. Dont take it to heart. As long as your happy, im happy ... I was just sharing my rightful opinion to OP.
..At the Certified Lexus Premier Pizza meet, Brian (Brociouz ) had his car pulled right next to mine. We both noticed the difference between vinyl and paint. The Vinyl was alot Duller and appeared to be matte even though it was glossy. Vinyl also scratches easier, will in time yellow your clearccoat, and peels...Again this is just my conclusion based on observations and word of mouth. Dont take it to heart. As long as your happy, im happy ... I was just sharing my rightful opinion to OP.
06-05-10, 11:41 PM
#30
To each his own. Everyone is always biased ..At the Certified Lexus Premier Pizza meet, Brian (Brociouz ) had his car pulled right next to mine. We both noticed the difference between vinyl and paint. The Vinyl was alot Duller and appeared to be matte even though it was glossy. Vinyl also scratches easier, will in time yellow your clearccoat, and peels...Again this is just my conclusion based on observations and word of mouth. Dont take it to heart. As long as your happy, im happy ... I was just sharing my rightful opinion to OP. If OP does vinyl and decides to rip off his vinyl and finds a yellow clearcoat, he will need to get it resprayed. If this is the case, he should have just painted it from the gecko for a better look ( If you chose gloss black that is).
..At the Certified Lexus Premier Pizza meet, Brian (Brociouz ) had his car pulled right next to mine. We both noticed the difference between vinyl and paint. The Vinyl was alot Duller and appeared to be matte even though it was glossy. Vinyl also scratches easier, will in time yellow your clearccoat, and peels...Again this is just my conclusion based on observations and word of mouth. Dont take it to heart. As long as your happy, im happy ... I was just sharing my rightful opinion to OP. If OP does vinyl and decides to rip off his vinyl and finds a yellow clearcoat, he will need to get it resprayed. If this is the case, he should have just painted it from the gecko for a better look ( If you chose gloss black that is). FYI, Don had his entire car wrapped for over 2 years and he recently removed the trunk piece...no yellowing at all. Expensive vinyl plus skilled install does the trick