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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Does anyone know where can i get matte vinyl from?
I really like the matte vinyl tail light look

like this

any vendors or places i could get them?
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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^ They didnt use a vinyl. i believe it was sanded and painted
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Yeah, 5 Axis sprays the lights with a matte clear coat.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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I see...
Thanks for clarifying that
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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i would say 2000 grit w/ a flat clear theres a bunch of bmws that do this ill see if i can find a pic...
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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here you go did it with 2000 no clear
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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nice...
Thanks a lot !
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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it definitely gives it a nice look for the rear. that five axis F is pure win!
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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the plus side is if you dont like it after awhile you can 3000 wetsand them and polish them up.

the only problem i see is your going to have is the orange turn signal because you have to take off the red overlay...i cant think of a way around that unless you buy the ISF tail lights
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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aerotect has clear matte vinyl called frostbite you could try if you don't feel comfortable sanding your tails.

http://www.aerotect.net/Frostbite.html
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Correct, the FiveAxis tails don't use vinyl - it's done using a simple matte clear coat:





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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Does anyone have more info on doing this? I really like the look, Thanks
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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^^^ DIY javy?
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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My tails are authentic FiveAxis, painted by Troy Sumitomo himself.

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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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dang name droppin like a m o f o haha tails look amazing i just cant justify $500 for a set of taillights (ISF)
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