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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 12:29 PM
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Very nice. that color should've been offered by Lexus. I fell in love with a BMW E36 M3 in Daytona Violet, but never got around to owning one. I'm liking your choice better

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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 12:42 PM
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very nice indeed
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 07:28 AM
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Nice! looks OEM...
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 06:50 PM
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It looks bad-a$$ but if it's me I wonder how it's gonna look in a couple/few years and how much did I pay for that couple/few years off bad-assness, if you will. Would it be money better spend towards a paint job it that is the color you want? Or maybe it's not a lot of cash to re-do it every now and then? Not raining on your parade just my tendency towards the long term.
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 04:30 AM
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That color absolutely pops!
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Fysisist
It looks bad-a$$ but if it's me I wonder how it's gonna look in a couple/few years and how much did I pay for that couple/few years off bad-assness, if you will. Would it be money better spend towards a paint job it that is the color you want? Or maybe it's not a lot of cash to re-do it every now and then? Not raining on your parade just my tendency towards the long term.
a wrap is 1/4 the cost of a proper paint job in a custom color plus it is 100% removable when it time to trade/sell, re-coloring a vehicle actually hurts the resell/trade value in most cases, just like other personal preference modifications do. Unless it is a standard color offered by the manufacturer for that model, or unless you never plan on selling it, a re-color paint job is by far a larger waster of money.

I've been down both streets, repainting a car a different custom color and couldn't sell it private party and took a hit on the trade, customizations are very "eye of the beholder". Also wrapped a car in matte black and same issue, selling it was very hard 3 months on auto trader and no serious bites, pulled the wrap off and back to the OEM color and the car sold within 2 weeks.
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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I love it! I can remember Subaru making a limited number STI's in a very similar color..
Plasma Blue Pearl I think it was called

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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Fysisist
It looks bad-a$$ but if it's me I wonder how it's gonna look in a couple/few years and how much did I pay for that couple/few years off bad-assness, if you will. Would it be money better spend towards a paint job it that is the color you want? Or maybe it's not a lot of cash to re-do it every now and then? Not raining on your parade just my tendency towards the long term.
Originally Posted by mjeds
a wrap is 1/4 the cost of a proper paint job in a custom color plus it is 100% removable when it time to trade/sell, re-coloring a vehicle actually hurts the resell/trade value in most cases, just like other personal preference modifications do. Unless it is a standard color offered by the manufacturer for that model, or unless you never plan on selling it, a re-color paint job is by far a larger waster of money.

I've been down both streets, repainting a car a different custom color and couldn't sell it private party and took a hit on the trade, customizations are very "eye of the beholder". Also wrapped a car in matte black and same issue, selling it was very hard 3 months on auto trader and no serious bites, pulled the wrap off and back to the OEM color and the car sold within 2 weeks.
Fysisist, I see your point but a good wrap can be had for $2k now, and should be looked at as mod that will last 2-5 years depending on how you take care of the car. Also, it doubles as a clear bra in some ways as it protects your paint, and all said and done its not much more expensive than a full car protection.

I agree with mjeds, I would never paint a newer car or a car I didn't plan to keep for a very long time. Just wrap it, enjoy it for a few years, and when you are ready to sell your paint should be in great condition!
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by chrIS250
RCF started out white, ended up purple! Pretty close to a JDM Midnight Purple color. Vinyl used was 3M 1080 Gloss Wicked and Metro 4D Carbon Fiber for the roof, hood vent, front lip and rear wing.


Finished product. I think it turned out AMAZING! Why is this not a OEM color offered?






Wrap done by Rad Wraps MD. Just started, based out of Baltimore, MD. Hit them up on Instagram for any wrap needs! @radwrapsmd
That came out great, very nicely done...
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 03:36 PM
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That came out great, very nicely done...
Yup, such a good looking car!
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 12:34 AM
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Looks nice!
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 07:05 PM
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That looks absolutely sick! I am in the NOVA area, I wanted to get my car wrapped too, do you have a contact/price you could PM me?
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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 11:58 AM
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nice! not flashy which is a plus.

any plans for aftermarket wheels?
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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 12:23 PM
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midnight purps! notorious color in the tuner community. well done on the wrap
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