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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 11:16 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 04:07 AM
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Congrats on the GTS purchase! Sell that i8 before you lose more money on it
lol im looking to buy a huracan or a speciale later this year...will probably get rid of the i8, i got a lot of equity in it.
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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UPDATE*
I took the car in way earlier than scheduled. I'll be wrapping the car and it should be complete by 2/10 Wednesday. Details below:

- Chrome delete on the front grill
- Clear gloss wrap on the carbon fiber exterior trims so that they pop out more (and protected from chipping)
- Powder coated black gloss wheels
- Satin White Aluminum Wrap (silver)
- door handle chrome delete
- blacked out all chrome trims except for car model branding/logos (amg, v8 biturbo, etc)

about $5100 total
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Sick, can't wait to see more pics.
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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Congrats and can't wait to see pics.
I wonder why you did not buy the AMG with OEM matte silver paint. cheaper 2 ?
Was it because they gave u a deal on this unit?
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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Congrats and can't wait to see pics.
I wonder why you did not buy the AMG with OEM matte silver paint. cheaper 2 ?
Was it because they gave u a deal on this unit?
Thanks! Reason 1, it was a bit difficult finding a GTS in that color that was available. Most were charcoal. Second, the ones in Magno Silver were from dealers who had a dealer mark up of 10-30k on the car....and I found that Most of the dealers here in Los Angeles are charging that premium on top of the MSRP for the GTS.

Also, I like the satin silver wrap better also and intended to wrap the car regardless to have some fun.
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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Congrats and can't wait to see pics.
I wonder why you did not buy the AMG with OEM matte silver paint. cheaper 2 ?
Was it because they gave u a deal on this unit?
Thanks! Reason 1, it was a bit difficult finding a GTS in that color that was available. Most were charcoal. Second, the ones in Magno Silver were from dealers who had a dealer mark up of 10-30k on the car....and I found that Most of the dealers here in Los Angeles are charging that premium on top of the MSRP for the GTS.

I like the satin silver wrap better also and intended to wrap the car regardless to have some fun.
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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Interesting, in Florida quite a few dealers had magno silver but no magno "charcoal" like you call it. West coast versus east coast lol.
All dealers I have gone to are selling their cars at MRSP or slight discount.
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 01:19 PM
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almost ready ! loving the contrast and the door handle






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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 09:41 PM
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 10:48 PM
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Did you wrap or paint the grill/Star? Looks Sharp!
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 12:55 AM
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Just an opinion but black rims make the car body shape look funny to me. Looks like it doesn't have any wheels at all. I would consider some color on the rims for sure
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by unpollo2
Just an opinion but black rims make the car body shape look funny to me. Looks like it doesn't have any wheels at all. I would consider some color on the rims for sure
i love black wheels lol...I think the point is that so it looks like its floating, and theyre high gloss powdercoat they actually pop a log in person

but When I pick up some wheels it will most likely be 20/21 Bronze HREs
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 01:56 AM
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Did you wrap or paint the grill/Star? Looks Sharp!

The Grill was plastidipped!
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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It looks gorgeous. Congrats on the transformation.
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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I love it too. Particularly the contrast of CF pieces/dark wheels/grill/wing and silver wrap
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Originally Posted by unpollo2
Just an opinion but black rims make the car body shape look funny to me. Looks like it doesn't have any wheels at all. I would consider some color on the rims for sure
having owned black wheels, they always look better in the flesh
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i love black wheels lol...I think the point is that so it looks like its floating, and theyre high gloss powdercoat they actually pop a log in person

but When I pick up some wheels it will most likely be 20/21 Bronze HREs
very nicely done OP, car looks killer, those HRE's will no doubt send it over the top! looking forward to those too
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Car looks great!

Great job on the color and wrap. It's one of a kind...

How long did it take to wrap your car?

Enjoy
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Originally Posted by CAracer
Great job on the color and wrap. It's one of a kind...

How long did it take to wrap your car?

Enjoy
Thanks guys. really glad to see everyone appreciating the contrasts I was going for.

The wrap took about a week (typical turn around time), the powdercoat on the wheels took another three days.

Ill most likely be bringing it to Supercar Sunday in Woodland Hills if anyone is located in socal.
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