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      06-06-2012, 09:07 AM   #23
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Looks GREAT. Does the wrap on the sharkfin effect GPS signal at all?
Nope. Considering the actual antenna was already surrounded by an 1/8" ABS plastic fin, a paperthin PVC vinyl wrap shouldn't have any impact
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      06-06-2012, 12:46 PM   #24
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Nope. Considering the actual antenna was already surrounded by an 1/8" ABS plastic fin, a paperthin PVC vinyl wrap shouldn't have any impact
Fair observation. I was not sure if this film has a metallic content which may distrupt signals.
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      06-29-2012, 10:26 PM   #25
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Looks real nice, makes me want to do this when I get my car! Any particular reason you went with this film instead of 3M? Did he wrap the side-rails without taking them off?
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      06-29-2012, 10:28 PM   #26
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Oracal is a little bit cheaper and a little thicker then 3M with the same quality of material.
The side-rails were taken off the car prior to prepping the roof. With them off it allows the roof vinyl to tuck better and easier to wrap the rails.
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      07-06-2012, 01:40 PM   #27
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Looks real nice, makes me want to do this when I get my car! Any particular reason you went with this film instead of 3M? Did he wrap the side-rails without taking them off?
Oracal wasn't cheap by any means. I found their gloss black vinyl was a better match with the shadowline trim. I was also very impressed with the Oracal rapid air film being used at various demos during the 2010 SEMA Show (before the 3M 1080 series film was available).
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Oracal wasn't cheap by any means. I found their gloss black vinyl was a better match with the shadowline trim. I was also very impressed with the Oracal rapid air film being used at various demos during the 2010 SEMA Show (before the 3M 1080 series film was available).
Thanks for the response I look forward to doing this if it matches the shadowtrim nicely. Do you have any other mods in mind? (reflectors)
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      07-06-2012, 02:45 PM   #29
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Thanks for the response I look forward to doing this if it matches the shadowtrim nicely. Do you have any other mods in mind? (reflectors)
Yes, I just installed the reflector blanks painted in Alpine White.

No other aesthetic mods planned for the time being. FMIC, DPs, Water Injection, ECU Remap and BBK's Front/Rear are scheduled in the next year or so.
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could u post some better quality pic of your car?
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How long does it last?
5-7 years, but I garage my car, so hopefully longer


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could u post some better quality pic of your car?
I'll see if I can take better pictures for you. What are you looking for specifically?
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How long does it last?
5-7 years, but I garage my car, so hopefully longer


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could u post some better quality pic of your car?
I'll see if I can take better pictures for you. What are you looking for specifically?
Is it easy to remove if you choose to? Does it damage the car in any way when you remove it?
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Is it easy to remove if you choose to? Does it damage the car in any way when you remove it?
It should not damage anything if removed correctly.
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      08-27-2012, 10:12 PM   #38
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Beautiful! I'm getting mine done this month too.

I have been considering getting those two "rails" on the outside edges above the doors done in a flat black, with the main roof itself being gloss. My window trim is flat black, and I thought it would tie together nicely.
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Beautiful! I'm getting mine done this month too.

I have been considering getting those two "rails" on the outside edges above the doors done in a flat black, with the main roof itself being gloss. My window trim is flat black, and I thought it would tie together nicely.
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Post pictures
Indeed I shall. I've been saving up, and doing a ton of mods all at once. I can't wait to post pics after it's all done
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