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Old 03-13-15, 12:22 PM
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Default Metallic black vinyl vs. satin black grill surround

Just hoping to get some opinions about what you think would look better. I realize that it's pretty subjective, but I'm having trouble deciding.

I like the metallic black because it's almost a perfect match to the grill, but not quite spot on. Alternatively, I like the satin black because it gives a little bit of contrast and it isn't trying to be too matchy-matchup with the grill. My car is a 2014 ultra white f-sport.

Any thoughts are much appreciated!
Old 03-19-15, 06:44 AM
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I did gloss black vinyl and it looks great, IMO. Here's a pic: https://flic.kr/p/rBEMWW
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Gloss black will look sick on any color (especially UW)!
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Originally Posted by charmander
I did gloss black vinyl and it looks great, IMO. Here's a pic: https://flic.kr/p/rBEMWW
Nice job, Charmander
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Just did a matching grill surround, I think its accentuates the car perfectly and should've been like this from factory.
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Originally Posted by anthonys2r
Just did a matching grill surround, I think its accentuates the car perfectly and should've been like this from factory.
It doesn't look bad, either
Old 03-19-15, 03:24 PM
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i did mine satin black on UW
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Originally Posted by charmander
I did gloss black vinyl and it looks great, IMO. Here's a pic: https://flic.kr/p/rBEMWW
Is it me or it doesnt look glossy but more matte in the pic?
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Great look. Can you explain your process?
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I ended up going with the satin black finish and I'm pretty happy with it. I also had the front badge wrapped in lamin-x smoke/gunsmoke. Here's a pic I took in my parking garage with pretty crappy lighting. The badge looks lighter in person. Also, the smudges on the lamin-x are from me pawing at it to see what the texture feels like.
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Originally Posted by Luisvm
Thanks for the feedback guys. I ended up going with the satin black finish and I'm pretty happy with it. I also had the front badge wrapped in lamin-x smoke/gunsmoke. Here's a pic I took in my parking garage with pretty crappy lighting. The badge looks lighter in person. Also, the smudges on the lamin-x are from me pawing at it to see what the texture feels like.
Came out nice
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Originally Posted by lexi90
Came out nice
Thanks . Now I just have to figure out what to do with the trunk emblems...

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That looks fantastic! Do you also plan on doing the chrome on the windows as well?
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Originally Posted by Luisvm
Thanks . Now I just have to figure out what to do with the trunk emblems...
why not plastidip them?
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Originally Posted by Luisvm
Thanks . Now I just have to figure out what to do with the trunk emblems...
I have wrapped my roof, window trims, side mirror mount, and grill surround. I also in the same dilemma with the trunk emblems. If I plastidip them, they won't match. If I decide to wrap them, it's gonna be a *****.


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