ArcTec34 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 the non air release vinyl is used for large graphics on the sides of vehicles, walls, windows, etc etc etc... I think they're really meant for flat surfaces though... please post here how it goes, then. exact model # of the vinyl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygerr Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Holy cow. You're car looks amazing. Don't change a thing! It's good to see your hard work really paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMdoriffftoooo Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 lol yeah I was supposed to just be getting the cars for that shoot but I ended up having to shoot it too. I made another video like the one my dad posted of a white 2010 STi getting washed, detailed, tinted and clear bra today so I will post that when its all done. hey here is that video if any of you are interested. Its an STi getting washed, detailed, tinted and clear bra. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GxDbv9EG88]YouTube - 2011 STi Wash, Detail, WindowTint and Clear Bra in 2 Minutes[/ame] Your car looks so good though man! I want to wrap my WRX something crazy too. Thinking matte turquoise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 thanks! nice vid.. wow my car deserves a detailing like that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanstelp Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Wow, that was crazy cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instanced Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 please post here how it goes, then. exact model # of the vinyl? Most of the vinyl i've been looking at is on Gregory1.com here's one example http://store.gregory1.com/vdetail.aspx?2F000020010 Oracle 651 I believe this is non air released... but they state it's used for exterior graphics... it's also available 48" wide X 50 yards long... in a variety of colors... for $215ish... and i think it's free shipping too. that's enough for 2 full cars with mess-ups too (if i'm not mistaken) I also talked with one of their sales guys who gave me info... not sure if it was that exact one... they sell both 3M and Oracle Vinyl... for decent pricing too... and you can get a bunch of various colors... there's so many types of vinyl... happy hunting everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilliant sleeper Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 That ain't no joke. I went to wax my lgt last month.. decided not to.. gotta clay the car first. x 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Wow...that musta cost a ton. 3+/- folks (working at I'm sure $100+/- per hour) for 11 hours. OUCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucka Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I just watched an episode of top gear where you can buy a car with a matte finish, they were saying how you can't wax, buff, or do anything but wash it. U have to hand clean the bugs of after every trip and if you don't it wrecks the finish of the matte on the car. My buddy got the skunk2 matte black on his honda, its been a pain in the butt to maintain, but looks sick on the car. Hope all works out with what you decide on. Excited for pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 That is matte paint not vinyl. And that Top Gear episode was the M3 one with that silver matte color. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucka Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 yeah, but my buddy has a skunk2 matte wrap and has the same thing with having to clean the front end everytime he drives it. then again I do live in wisconsin u can't walk anywhere without eating a bug. Looks sexy as all get out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 we know. you told us in post 409 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnix321 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I threw some pics of yours on nasioc for some people to look over, hope you're cool with it. LMK otherwise and I'll remove them. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I saw a satin black M3 (i think) the other day. looked awesome... like a batmobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 I threw some pics of yours on nasioc for some people to look over, hope you're cool with it. LMK otherwise and I'll remove them. Fine with me! So winter is finally over, vinyl has held up pretty well. If I look close enough there are a few tiny tiny chips from rocks/highway driving on the front and some wear like that but not much else. I will probably swap out a few of the doors and re-vinyl them because of a defect in the vinyl from months ago, but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Does the Di-Noc behave similarly to this? I am considering vinyl for some accents. (inside hood scoop, grill opening, and interior pieces) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Does the Di-Noc behave similarly to this? I am considering vinyl for some accents. (inside hood scoop, grill opening, and interior pieces) If you look above a few posts, I think someone else links to a similar "carbon fiber" patterned vinyl that is made for more rugged/outdoor applications. the di-noc scratches very easily. I have di-noc on my interior woodgrain trim though, and that barely gets touches so its holding up fine there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 its good and spendy shit. 7 bucks a square foot! it looks great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashcrunk Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 dude this matte black looks sick. Love ur tail lights too. did u get them somewhere? or custom? i'v wanted to do LED taillights just dont' know where to start. Great stuff keep adding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 dude this matte black looks sick. Love ur tail lights too. did u get them somewhere? or custom? i'v wanted to do LED taillights just dont' know where to start. Great stuff keep adding OP's own custom made LED tails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddoc Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Would you suggest having a second person help wrap the car? I'm going to be wrapping my Miata soon, and I'm trying to determine if I need a second hand or if I can do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 yes, its almost necessary for the bigger body panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natas Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 great job, looks great.... any chance of deciding to paint in Matte Black or is the Vinyl a permanent solution for you!! either way congrats on the project and the reward from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 looks great! I'm thinking of vinyl wrapping my lip instead of going through the trouble of repainting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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