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Old 03-04-11, 03:21 PM
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so i have a white IS350 and im thinking about getting the black vinyl on my roof, im thinking of going with gloss black, what do you guys think? also does anyone have any picture of this done? and would it look good with the fin still white? please help me out
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Tonnnnns of people have it
Check out this thread for a SFP car. Personally, I like it better with a black fin.


whoooops here's the link: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...wednesday.html
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Gloss looks good. Don't forget to do the rain gutters trim and I think a black fin would flow best.
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Def Gloss Black...
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Gloss black!!!!
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gloss black ftw, it is definitely better than matte
dont go with vinyl, i suggest getting it painted it only cost a little big more than vinyl
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Why do you suggest paint over vinyl?
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Gloss black with matching fin.

Are you planning on building a panda 2IS?
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Why do you suggest paint over vinyl?
Paint is glossier, and you can polish and wax it. I did glossy black vinyl at first, but it wasn't perfectly smooth and looked matte at certain angles so opted to have it painted later on.
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I'm debating paint vs vinyl roof as well right now. I know paint looks better, but I'm leaning towards vinyl just because its reversible in the future. I'll take my car to my body shop this weekend probably and see how much gloss black paint would be and how much it would be to paint it back in the future too lol
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thanks for the info everyone, do you guys know if the fin serves a purpose?
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^ It's for your satellite radio, if you have it. Some people like it for cosmetics too.
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Originally Posted by djmukn
so i have a white IS350 and im thinking about getting the black vinyl on my roof, im thinking of going with gloss black, what do you guys think? also does anyone have any picture of this done? and would it look good with the fin still white? please help me out
Just get it painted if you need a qoute let me know and I will get you one.
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Originally Posted by djmukn
so i have a white IS350 and im thinking about getting the black vinyl on my roof, im thinking of going with gloss black, what do you guys think? also does anyone have any picture of this done? and would it look good with the fin still white? please help me out
Vinyl roof, huh? Is this the "Coach Edition"? (With the "Real Corinthian Leather"?)

(just kidding)
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vinyl gloss black its the way to go.
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