Beaver's Benz

Well, to follow up my faux cf diffuser that was received relatively well, I tried the same vinyl wrap product on the top, but in black. I was hoping to get the same result as painting it, but without it being permanent. All I can say is I should have painted it. Oh well, so much for trying something new. Live and learn.

aznmode

What's wrong with it? I was thinking about doing that also since I don't trust that repainting the roof will be as good as factory paint running the risk of fading and oxidizing.

Beaver's Benz

The pictures hide a lot, but if you had a painted roof parked next to it, it would be quite obvious. It's just not as reflective or glossy as I would like it to be. It's not bad and to some it might still be worth it. I'm sure a lot depends on how picky you are.

BadAssC230k

painting it will be better then a vinyl. When I did mine I did 5 coats of black and 3 coats of clear. However, just by force of habit, I waxed my car every time I washed it. Mine had a lot of depth.



Points for tryin somethin different. But I'm kinda with you on it...

aznmode

Is it because of the vinyl that you used? Any air bubbles?

aznmode

That's nice!! How long have you had it painted? I take it you did it yourself?

Beaver's Benz

No doubt there are different types of vinyl and I don't know where this one falls, good, bad or otherwise. There are a few very small air bubbles, about 1/8" or smaller and they should go away after a few sunny days just like tinted windows.

Beaver's Benz

Their are a few vinyl treatments that I am going to try to shine it up a bit, but there is nothing I can do about the poor depth/reflection. I'll give it some time and if it still bugs me, I'll have it removed and go have it painted.

zoomie

can we get a zoomed in picture. from the looks of the ones you included, it looks just fine.

Shake

Looks awsome from the pictures that you posted.

Is your spoiler chipping paint?

TruTaing

I think it just doesnt stand out as much against the color of your car... Other than that, it looks fine

Beaver's Benz

Here are a few up close.

Beaver's Benz

Thanks Shake, the spoiler must be flecting a glare in the photo, it's as good as the day it was installed.

MJ50

well, it doesn't look too bad...
i'd say just keep it the way it is 'til it starts to peel or bubble...
that will buy u some time for paint job....

WaveyKat

looking good... i am also thinking about doing this mod when i go get my bumpers painted overs

Beaver's Benz

Another thing for me is to wait and see what it looks like next to a black painted roof spoiler and tinted windows.

benz_addict

I think it looks good

Just drop it, rims and bi-x

Beaver's Benz

Thanks Michael, I love your car, especially your new wheels and brake kit look incredible.

Beaver's Benz

Thanks, the more I look at your car, the more I like it. I don't understand why the Canadian sport models are different from the states. Anyway, I'll probably get coilovers and wheels this spring/summer, but I'm not convinced bi-x are worth the money for me.

aznmode

I can see what you meant by it not being as shiny as the rest of the car. But overall it doesn't look too bad.

RW C55

I think ur car is a bit too dark to show the contrast

BadAssC230k

it got painted in early may. I got rid of the car in septemeber, but I gaurantee it will be like that [if washed/waxed] for a looooong time. My OpenSkye system is like that from the factory as well. Just gotta take care of it, as with anything. Also being that it was parked in the garage helps. wasnt exposed to the elements. good luck. keep us posted.

anthuny85

where did you find vinyl that big? or did you use 2 sheets and seem them together?

ive always thought about doing this, but could never find a big enough piece of vinyl.

C24owner

Looks good man. I would tint your windows to give the car a bit more contrast.

FrankW

looks good. vinyl choice could've been better with those glossy type vinyls or even the CF vinyl this one company sells.

http://www.tiptopsigns.com/Vinyl-Sheet-p-1-c-22.html