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Old 06-09-11, 09:08 PM
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Default My hydrographed interior

thought id share for those of you who want another interior option:

before:

(random pic found on google)

after:






up close:


Things i hydrographed- coat hanger bezels, odometer bezel, all window switches, rear cig tray cover, nav bezel, shifter bezel, steering wheel button control bezel, f/r dome light bezel, a/c vents, and other little misc. bezels

thanks for looking
Old 06-09-11, 09:13 PM
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Ooooh looks nice! How much did it cost you?
Old 06-09-11, 09:13 PM
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In my opinion, its a little too much. I think if the dash was kept stock, the contrast would look nicer. Just my opinion.

Very unique though. Maybe it looks better in person
Old 06-09-11, 09:15 PM
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looks good if luxury is ur theme
Old 06-09-11, 09:18 PM
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Don't get mad but I think it is too much.
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I think it looks pretty good on the glossy pieces (center console, window plates etc) but agree that it's a tad too much everywhere else.

A for originality though, I haven't seen that executed on an IS interior before. Do you know if it will hold up over time?
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not my cup of tea
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Thanks for the input guys, everyones got their opinions, I have no problems with that at all, but IMHO it's as good as the oem factory bezels. When I took the original "wood" pieces out And inspected them they didn't even look like real wood was used. I think it should last a very long time. It's been about a year now and I have no problems, just got around to posting pics for those who wanted a diff route, you can get it any pattern you want too.

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Old 06-09-11, 10:03 PM
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I agree on a little too much however I really like to idea of it.
I could see myself going overboard with the idea once I found an appealing pattern. I think it looks really nice. my only concern would be the longevity of it. If it still looks that good after a year, you should be good to go.
Im also curious on the cost and I'm not sure of a shop around me that does this process. I'll certainly look into it though.
nice work.
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I see dead people.......
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Wow, very unique. Props.
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I always thought it was called hydro dip not hydro graph. Ive always wanted to do some of my interior pieces, but the only place I found that could do it was in texas. And the quote I got was pricey too for just 1 piece =\
I'm not baller enough
Old 06-10-11, 02:24 AM
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this is part of the art of modifying ones car, everyone has there own style and creativity, i think its unique in its own way and i give you props for doing something different
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Nice! How's the feel on the surface? rough? smooth?
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looks good, but i dont think yu should of done the piece around the stereo and a nav, it makes it look too ghetto.


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