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Originally Posted by bflosabre91 if i see correctly, you didnt wrap the mirrors? did the wrap not go smooth enough around the curves? id imagine that would be real difficult.

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Old 05-19-2011, 08:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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if i see correctly, you didnt wrap the mirrors? did the wrap not go smooth enough around the curves? id imagine that would be real difficult. Also, how close were you able to get to the edges in the bumper and the separate panels? Looks to me like your car was black in the first place so you prob wouldn't notice if the edges weren't perfect unless u look real close. Just curious in case someone was flirting with the idea of going for a completely different color than their car

also, how much extra vinyl did you have when you were all done from the original 25 yards? sorry for all the questions. take it as a compliment cause i only ask cause ur car looks awesome
I did have the mirrors wrapped perfectly but they looked like the cheap plastic ones on low end cars so I decided to take them off and actually quite like the contrast.
All of the edges are wrapped perfectly and in my opinion is a high end professional grade install. I'll take close up pics of some edges this weekend.
I have many years experience installing paint protection film so this was just a fun project for me.
I had a few extra yards left over enough to do a couple of additional panels.
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I did have the mirrors wrapped perfectly but they looked like the cheap plastic ones on low end cars so I decided to take them off and actually quite like the contrast.
All of the edges are wrapped perfectly and in my opinion is a high end professional grade install. I'll take close up pics of some edges this weekend.
I have many years experience installing paint protection film so this was just a fun project for me.
I had a few extra yards left over enough to do a couple of additional panels.
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The car looks incredible but I am wondering how it is to clean and maintain that vinyl finish. Do you treat it like paint? Can you use a random orbital polisher?
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This. I got quoted before from a guy on a matte black wrap and he said you can't wax it or anything (obviously, different products you can, etc.). This is what made me stay away because I enjoy cleaning my car, maintaining it that way, and it helps me relieve stress. It's my baby.
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This. I got quoted before from a guy on a matte black wrap and he said you can't wax it or anything (obviously, different products you can, etc.). This is what made me stay away because I enjoy cleaning my car, maintaining it that way, and it helps me relieve stress. It's my baby.
Yeah, I can totally relate. That would be a deal break for me too. I think I will just wait and do some custom paint. I like the flat black look, but a good tasteful paint scheme can be just as cool.

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