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Why do my red-outs look so ugly? HELP!!!

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Old 06-07-09, 09:28 PM
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I just re-did my Red-outs from RVinyl and they look so dull. Did anyone else have this problem? There was this other IS250 next to me and his looked super clean. Did I did something wrong?
Old 06-07-09, 09:34 PM
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It'd be helpful if you post some pic
Old 06-07-09, 09:47 PM
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no pics =

mine looks fine... and where did u buy urs??


Old 06-07-09, 10:19 PM
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I'll post pics tomorrow, but it just looks dull. Everybodys red-outs looks so much better than mine.

I bought it from R-Vinyls.com.

If anyone in the 626 area can help a fellow CL'er out on the vinyls it would be nice!
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mine look great, wax your taillights maybe
Old 06-07-09, 10:21 PM
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i got my redouts from Rvinyl also but no problems i know the red outs looks a bit different in photos than in person but still looks good i think.
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i think its subjectve. thats wat i thought at first then got used to them. you cant even tell.post pics just in case
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Originally Posted by IS250_6Spd
I'll post pics tomorrow, but it just looks dull. Everybodys red-outs looks so much better than mine.

I bought it from R-Vinyls.com.

If anyone in the 626 area can help a fellow CL'er out on the vinyls it would be nice!
What part of 626 do you live in ?
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i already answered this on another post but.. i see that you have the 09.. i ordered mine from aero-tect. they are a sponsor on this forum and not only is their product cheaper than r-vinyls, but they look better and come with everything you need for installation minus three drops of baby shampoo and a 32 ounce spray bottle.. i did mine in about 20-30 minutes and they came out pretty clean
Old 06-08-09, 12:44 AM
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I think red-out isn't for everyone and maybe you just don't like it or you installed it wrong. Posting some pics will be good.
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my red outs look dull and the color looks a bit off when the lights are off at night but thats the only time
Old 06-08-09, 02:56 AM
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Is it even possible to install it wrong? There isn't any curves am i correct? I think you got bad quality vinyl.
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Did you clean your taillights before you installed the vinyl?
Old 06-08-09, 07:04 AM
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How do you wax the tails?
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try changing the taillights


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