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Old 02-22-11, 04:04 PM
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One more question! Wrap the antenna or no?
Old 02-22-11, 04:11 PM
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Hmm... I see wrap it... otherwise it'll stick out like a sore thumb. Or at least wrap it in CF.

Post some pics when you are done.
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Where are you getting this done at?
Old 02-22-11, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DigitalDon
Where are you getting this done at?
At Mr. Tint in san jose. They did my tint and paint protection, so I figured I'd give them a shot.
Old 02-22-11, 04:27 PM
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Ha! They did my tints too and I was going to call them for a quote. How much did they quote you for? If you don't mind telling me.
Old 02-22-11, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dsheth
Dont know the kind, i'm going to the same place that did my tint 'Mr. Tint'. should i have them wrap the rails too?
I saw someone on this form that didn't wrap the rails. It's all in personal preference but if you don't then when you're looking at the car from the front and you see where the roof meets with the windshield, you're going to have a 3/4" difference in the width of the black. Wrapping the rails could make it look more continuous...imo
Old 02-22-11, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Moto
I saw someone on this form that didn't wrap the rails. It's all in personal preference but if you don't then when you're looking at the car from the front and you see where the roof meets with the windshield, you're going to have a 3/4" difference in the width of the black. Wrapping the rails could make it look more continuous...imo
^^ agreed. doesn't flow if the rails aren't wrapped
Old 02-22-11, 06:14 PM
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How long would this gloss black vinyl stay glossy?
Old 02-22-11, 06:18 PM
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I say go with the glossy black!!!
Old 02-22-11, 06:24 PM
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I've had mine for about 5 months and it's still looks like new, & I normally wash my car every week or two.

Edit: Btw, to the OP and whoever decides on getting their roof wrapped, don't clean it with any chemicals. Soap and water is the best thing. Besides, your roof doesn't get that dirty.

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Old 02-22-11, 11:58 PM
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how much are they quoting you for the vinyl? post pics when your done!
Old 02-23-11, 12:25 AM
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So what about the sharkfin? Remove it and wrap it or paint it? Or wrap it while attached?
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wrap it while attached I believe
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No matte on the car please.
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Originally Posted by dvo
wrap it while attached I believe
Can that be done seamless?


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