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Old 02-23-12, 08:12 AM
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How about some closeup pics of how thick it is? We've got a dozen from far away but if the problem is when you're near, let's see it!
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Originally Posted by MooJohn
How about some closeup pics of how thick it is? We've got a dozen from far away but if the problem is when you're near, let's see it!
Will do once I get it back !
Old 02-23-12, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MooJohn
How about some closeup pics of how thick it is? We've got a dozen from far away but if the problem is when you're near, let's see it!
edit so i dont have my car but i do have this other set i bought. I didnt think id like the piano gloss black as much as i do: anyways heres some ratios to show the thickness so you guys know what youre getting into and if its for you

pic has 3 dimes, 3 nickles, 4th gen ipod nano, and zoomed out of all three









mmmmmmmmmmm wait its still kinda hard to see... let me take better pictures




there we go:





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oh and some pictures of the chrome setup:
(actually from the member who originally referred me lol)



https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...012-shots.html




Old 02-23-12, 04:11 PM
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They're cheap enough that I think I'll try them anyway. My passenger side is messed up and I think their fake carbon fiber will blend in better than the gloss black. My black car has rough paint so there's no need for these to be nice & shiny!
Old 03-15-12, 09:48 AM
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(sigh)

I bought a set, and broke them installing them. That double sided tape is super strong. I have no idea on how I screwed this one up.
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I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its insanely strong; I broke my set after because of the strength of the adhesive and they sent me a replacement. pm me your addy again. i have a set you can have at shipping costs. im a perfectionist but this is just holding me over until paint so.... theyll suit you better!
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^
I'll sell you my set cheap Never been installed
Old 03-15-12, 09:12 PM
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lol sorry, I ended up sending them a message and they hooked it up for a few bucks

I left the driver's side on there, I think it looks pretty good IMO
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I figured they would be much more than $20 for one from a dealer.
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Originally Posted by ihiryu
lol sorry, I ended up sending them a message and they hooked it up for a few bucks

I left the driver's side on there, I think it looks pretty good IMO
i know!! man i wish i know what adhesive they used...mater of fact ill ask. that would be PERFECT for spoilers and front bumpers on track cars. that stuff is SERIOUS
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Thumbs up Bump!

They are much thinner now if anyone is interested (like electrical tape thin).
Mine was seriously chewed on the driver side.
They look awesome in person. Great intermediate fix.
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There is also the 3M scotch print carbon fiber wrap as well that looks really nice and last awhile as well
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Originally Posted by bigwes
There is also the 3M scotch print carbon fiber wrap as well that looks really nice and last awhile as well
Yes, these were 3M as well. I did not try the CF as I have nothing else CF on the car. Looks better then I thought it would. I had sandpaper and plastidip just in case.
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Originally Posted by Studiogeek
Yes, these were 3M as well. I did not try the CF as I have nothing else CF on the car. Looks better then I thought it would. I had sandpaper and plastidip just in case.
I don't have CF anywhere else on the car except for the pillars. Surprisingly I get a lot of looks from it. Ppl think its real CF. even my neighbor thought I spent 300+ dollars for it.


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