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Old 06-08-08, 09:23 AM
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I just got my roof vinyled at Promax and i noticed that the shine and reflection is not that great compared to the sunroof. i was just wondering if there is any way that i can make it have a glossier appearence? can i buff the vinyl or perhaps polish and wax? thanks
Old 06-08-08, 11:57 AM
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That's odd - mine has a great shine on it. Don't wax it - you'll just make it more dull. Just wash it and use some quick detailer on it.

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Promax picked up your phone calls? They're igonored me for the past month. Or at least the guy that does the vinyl has been. He told me it was a pain in the *** to do and never answered my calls after that. what a jerk.
Old 06-08-08, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by javyLSU
That's odd - mine has a great shine on it. Don't wax it - you'll just make it more dull. Just wash it and use some quick detailer on it.

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does it match the shine on your sunroof window? or is it close?
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It's pretty damn close. So close that no one ever realizes its vinyl until I tell them.

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hmm maby im just ****.
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Did you get a matte overlay instead of vinyl? I know of someone with a matte black overlay on there roof..
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Thats why you paint it! LOL
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Originally Posted by 2k4CamkilA
Did you get a matte overlay instead of vinyl? I know of someone with a matte black overlay on there roof..
is that me? lol

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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Thats why you paint it! LOL
i would have but its just so.....permanent. im afraid of commitment and no i did not get the matte black vinyl. its glossy just not as glossy as i would have liked. just looking for suggestions on how to make vinyl more shiny. something that will match the shine on the sunroof. im wondering if i buff it, it will come out better.
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This was before I got the roof rails done, but you get the picture - the shine is excellent. You might want to give John a call about that.



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hmm.. that looks pretty good. wish i could take a look in person
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