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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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hey guys im thinking of wrapping my front lip with some vinyl, i was thinking digital camo in green? (since my car is green) yay or nay? and if you guys have any other opinions or pics let me know! thanks guys!
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:17 AM
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I don't know man, camo on a Lexus is a little strange. But it's your car and it
might come out fresh. Just make sure to use 3M Controltac or any wrap vinyl
to ease the installation. Do not use intermediate or off brand crap. I've been
in the sign and graphics industry for 15 years and typical vinyls will not stretch
and adhere to major curved surfaces. Good luck and post pics when you're done!
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
I don't know man, camo on a Lexus is a little strange. But it's your car and it
might come out fresh. Just make sure to use 3M Controltac or any wrap vinyl
to ease the installation. Do not use intermediate or off brand crap. I've been
in the sign and graphics industry for 15 years and typical vinyls will not stretch
and adhere to major curved surfaces. Good luck and post pics when you're done!
im trying something new, if end up not liking it ill jus take it off. camo was the only thing that i could think of. i was either that or woodgrain. well see...

but yea thanks for the advice on the type off vinyl, and ill definately take pics when its on.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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please don't/

Why not leave it black or CF? Leave the camo for pickups.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dx3
please don't/

Why not leave it black or CF? Leave the camo for pickups.
Jonny
i wanted to do something different, i was thinking carbon fiber but since digtal camo looks like carbon fiber but in green. why not?
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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if you want camo, I have a couple set of my uniforms left over, both the old BDU and the new digital garbage.

BUT, with it being just vinyl, why not give it a shot, put it on, post some pics, then get the feedback..worst case, you have to rip it all off.
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haha, thanks man. but i think imma stick with the vinyl. like you said ill give it a shot if i dont like it jus rip it off.
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I found this earlier today for a bit of inspiration...

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just do it your always gonna be able to take it off
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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You can also request someone to photoshop an image first...just an idea.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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I'm assuming this is you...

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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Im thinking about doing mine in a black wrap to stop the spider webbing paint
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
I'm assuming this is you...

haha! yea man! im thinking about taking it off. maybe if it was abit darker.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rhsc400
haha! yea man! im thinking about taking it off. maybe if it was abit darker.
Thought so I found this in a video earlier. I simply did a screen capture and cropped it for you.
I run a sign and graphics shop on the east coast. I'll send you a PM if I find any color samples that
might look dope.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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something a little diff, rock it for a bit and then just take it off :P
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