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Old Aug 31, 2009, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by brenner
nicely done. where might one pick this sheet of cf vinyl up?
Shoot me a PM.

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Old Aug 31, 2009, 02:14 PM
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That looks really hott , great work.
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Cung duoc!

It actually looks pretty damn good!
Old Aug 31, 2009, 06:25 PM
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I think it looks great! Don't be stingy on the material info! Where to get it, and how much approximately?
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Looks great. Where do you get it?
Old Aug 31, 2009, 08:01 PM
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Let's see it after a couple of months of SoCal sun...and bird doodie...and etc...
Old Sep 1, 2009, 12:41 AM
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If you guys need/want the vinyl, shoot me a PM.

The vinyl is rated to last 4 years when applied to exteriors and has been tested between the temps of -22 to 149 degrees without any problems at all.

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Old Sep 1, 2009, 01:04 AM
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this looks sooo good can you pm me more info on this vinyl?
Old Sep 1, 2009, 04:38 AM
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Maybe I missed it, what kind of car is that Don?
Old Sep 1, 2009, 09:07 AM
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It is an E46 M3, hence why I didn't post full car pics. Just wanted to show off the carbon vinyl to you guys, as I remember people talking/asking about it before

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Old Sep 1, 2009, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Blizzackk
why is it a bad idea?

I think it looks awesome!
Then there's no reason for me to try to explain why.
Old Sep 1, 2009, 10:48 AM
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I had a buick Regal with a vinyl covered roof. I ripped that isht off and primer greyed the car.
Old Sep 1, 2009, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 95630706
I had a buick Regal with a vinyl covered roof. I ripped that isht off and primer greyed the car.
Cool story, bro.
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I think it looks good. But, after the four years, will it start to deteriorate/fade, etc? Then will you just have to rip it off and replace with a new sheet?
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Yep. It could last longer, it could last slightly less. It's fairly tough stuff. If you park your car in the garage, I can see it lasting longer than 4 years. If you park your car outside 24/7, track your car, drive through snow, sleet, rain, etc. Then it makes sense if its life is a little bit shorter. Even at 3 years though, that's quite a long time.

Just like how bridges at tested on a smaller scale to see how it can withstand harsh conditions and various changes in its environment, this material has gone through its own similar tests.

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