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Old 10-21-16, 03:33 PM
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Did you stick the logo vinyls on top of the completed wrap? how are those holding up? I saw a couple of people put the vinyls on, and then paint over it, and then remove the vinyls to have the logo leftover. Since I am not painting this is not an option but I am guessing they did this because most of the reviews on these vinyls say that they don't stick well due to the heat and what not...
Yes, the decals are on top of the vinyl sticker. Just make sure to to wipe the vinyl with alcohol before applying the decal. Obviously applying the decal to any oil or dirt would not be good. Then apply the VHT Clear brake caliper spray over the sticker + vinyl to give the finishing touch.
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Calipers are still looking great! No signs of any wear-and-tear
Not sure if Ikonwraps went out of business or what but almost all of their social media links including their website have been taken down lol. Do you by any chance have any recommendation on where to get the vinyl?
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3M Reflective Red Brake Caliper Vinyl Wrap
http://www.metrorestyling.com/Red-Br...3m-ref-red.htm

*** I got 2x4' (I got extra since I never installed vinyl before and expected to make mistakes). 2x2' is likely all you need if you're experienced installing vinyl ***


High Quality Felt Edge Squeegee 4 Inch
http://www.metrorestyling.com/High-Q...-p/feltsqg.htm

VHT SP730 Gloss Clear Brake Caliper Paint Can - 11 oz.
http://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP730-Glos...ilpage_o01_s00

Lexus Brake Caliper Decal
Ebay: Just search for Lexus Brake Decal. After you've applied the decal, just give a quick coat of the VHT SP730 clear coat of the decal and vinyl. Dont go too crazy with it. A light coating is all ya need

This is my shopping list. Enjoy!
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this is my shopping list. Enjoy!
you the man!
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Meant to post this sooner but yes it will hold up with the heat. Mine endured cold and a summer and a few hand car washes for some time now. I'm attaching a video of what it looks like at night when a little light is applied...it looks great. I am using the 3M wrap and it was very excellent quality.

Daytime(while car was still raised and I just got done with one)
3M Reflective Red Brake Caliper Vinyl Wrap-img_0511.jpg

Night time video:
IMG_0566.MOV
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Originally Posted by suvi2k
Meant to post this sooner but yes it will hold up with the heat. Mine endured cold and a summer and a few hand car washes for some time now. I'm attaching a video of what it looks like at night when a little light is applied...it looks great. I am using the 3M wrap and it was very excellent quality.

Daytime(while car was still raised and I just got done with one)
Attachment 398716

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Attachment 398717
Nice! They look like they're glowing from heating up haha
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Dang! Nice job it looks amazing!
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Originally Posted by suvi2k
Meant to post this sooner but yes it will hold up with the heat. Mine endured cold and a summer and a few hand car washes for some time now. I'm attaching a video of what it looks like at night when a little light is applied...it looks great. I am using the 3M wrap and it was very excellent quality.

Daytime(while car was still raised and I just got done with one)
Attachment 398716

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Attachment 398717
Great job!
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great job. going to try this in a couple of weeks.
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great job. going to try this in a couple of weeks.
Aicrotary2, dont forget to thoroughly clean (alcohol) your calipers, take your time installing the film, and have fun. When you get a chance, show us all some pictures after the install!
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Aicrotary2, dont forget to thoroughly clean (alcohol) your calipers, take your time installing the film, and have fun. When you get a chance, show us all some pictures after the install!
let me ask you something is the clearcoat needed because i called the company and the person i talked to didnt know what to tell me,then said it should be ok.did someone reccomend this or it is necessary .thanks,phil
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let me ask you something is the clearcoat needed because i called the company and the person i talked to didnt know what to tell me,then said it should be ok.did someone reccomend this or it is necessary .thanks,phil
The clearcoat is just taking that extra step to make sure the Lexus vinyl logo sticker stays in place while adding a layer of protection to keep brake dust and dirt from bonding to the vinyl logo sticker. I pressure wash my car with a foam cannon and my dirty calipers are bright and shiny again after being pressure washed. I think you can skip the clearcoat, but your logo sticker may begin to look dirty overtime. Or, I could be just paranoid and added the clearcoat without any need. Either way, for ~$15 its a low risk - high reward type of scenario for me. Good Luck again on the install aicrotary2!
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I have it on my brake calipers. Wrap is much better looking than paint.
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I have it on my brake calipers. Wrap is much better looking than paint.
have any pictures?
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