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Calling all blackroof-ed 2IS!

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Old 04-30-08, 10:49 PM
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keep it, i think it looks good!
Old 04-30-08, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by weesped
at that price...why not just cover ur car in vinyl insted of paiting it matte :P
lol i didn't paint it, it's matte vinyl
Old 04-30-08, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by shinbrianj
It should be pretty scratch-proof. Its 2 mil and suppose to last at least 7 years. At the bottom of the site just order a free 3m Color chart and it has a sample of all their vinyls and colors.
oh okok~ i'm just worry that it will create swirl marks easily when I rub it
Old 05-01-08, 11:31 AM
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wow..very different..
I think I like this better than the glossy look..but everyone has different taste
anyways,,great job..wish I could do the same to my IS...=/
Old 05-01-08, 11:52 AM
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The Matte vinyl looks nice! You might have started a new trend.
Old 05-01-08, 11:56 AM
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anyone have a pic of a white car with GLOSS finish?
Old 05-01-08, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 1989Lexus
anyone have a pic of a white car with GLOSS finish?
Here's a pic of JavyLSU and Xtraboost's car:



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Old 05-01-08, 08:43 PM
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hahaha i'm actually ok w/ the matte finish right now, but I was drooling at JavyLSU's "panoramic roof" earlier~~
Old 05-02-08, 11:35 AM
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I'll give you my plain white top for your matt black, then you can go get your gloss black. lol
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sweet... i might actually consider this on my gs?
Old 05-02-08, 12:42 PM
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i like the flat black on your IS it looks different and exotic
Old 05-02-08, 07:04 PM
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thanks for the compliments guys~~!! reali appreciate them. hahaha
Old 05-02-08, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AK-47
I'll give you my plain white top for your matt black, then you can go get your gloss black. lol
LOL. sounds interesting!!
Old 05-14-08, 12:06 AM
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Is there a place around Los Angeles that can sell that big piece of vinyl? Or is there a shop that can do it for you? I want to do it by this weekend. Thanks!
Old 05-14-08, 12:46 AM
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Dude..I think that matte looks kick ***! looks like flat black paint done perfect.


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