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      01-27-2015, 04:20 PM   #45
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Are you going to get the roof rails gloss black? They are satin right now. I'm assuming you'll match them to your gloss black window trim - that will look best.

How are the 22" wheels looking?
Yeah, the shop tried to vinyl it but it didn't turn out very well so they removed it. I will probably just end up having them painted gloss black
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kkakonn , that is SICK!!!
I agree with opasha , wrap the roof rail gloss black while you are at it.
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kkakonn . Looks great. Consider leaving it debadged. Will you put the red reflectors back on? Safety function (vs. side orange ones, that do nothing).

Front and side photos please.
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Sick! Im thinking when I do mine eventually I want to do a Carbon wrap on the roof and the back top wing area. Just a bit apprehensive of how it will look from the side where the body meets the back lid...
Really gorgeous color though!
I wouldn't do it. That top wing rear really makes the F15 look aggressive. If you do a carbon fiber wrap to it, it will look like something is missing.

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      01-27-2015, 08:40 PM   #49
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Are you going to get the roof rails gloss black? They are satin right now. I'm assuming you'll match them to your gloss black window trim - that will look best.

How are the 22" wheels looking?
The wheels should be done at forgestar any day now, then I will need to take it to get powder coated, realistically probably another 3-4 weeks before I have them mounted on the car =[

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Sick! Im thinking when I do mine eventually I want to do a Carbon wrap on the roof and the back top wing area. Just a bit apprehensive of how it will look from the side where the body meets the back lid...
Really gorgeous color though!
I was almost going to do that, but have the top gloss black, I was worried about the same area and it not looking quite right so I decided not to.

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kkakonn , that is SICK!!!
I agree with opasha , wrap the roof rail gloss black while you are at it.
Thanks Ben! I will probably have it painted, the shop tried wrapping one of the rails and it just didn't come out quite right so they removed it.

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kkakonn . Looks great. Consider leaving it debadged. Will you put the red reflectors back on? Safety function (vs. side orange ones, that do nothing).

Front and side photos please.
Thanks! I will leave definitely leave it de-badged, I think it looks so much cleaner that way. I had them wrap the rear reflectors so for now I will leave them the way they are I will have some better photo up for you guys tomorrow morning!
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The wheels should be done at forgestar any day now, then I will need to take it to get powder coated, realistically probably another 3-4 weeks before I have them mounted on the car =[



I was almost going to do that, but have the top gloss black, I was worried about the same area and it not looking quite right so I decided not to.



Thanks Ben! I will probably have it painted, the shop tried wrapping one of the rails and it just didn't come out quite right so they removed it.



Thanks! I will leave definitely leave it de-badged, I think it looks so much cleaner that way. I had them wrap the rear reflectors so for now I will leave them the way they are I will have some better photo up for you guys tomorrow morning!
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Congrats on the speedy and awesome wrapping. The car looks stealthy and still elegant. A few inputs from me.

I wouldn't leave the car debadged, for some reason everyone just assume you have a 35i instead. The badges are already small anyway, they add a nice touch to the side door.(unlike the big X5 in the rear lid)

I think the rear reflectors should remain red to add a contrast to the rear bumper. Unlike Xline, the M sport has entire bumper painted in one color, so a little other color looks good!

Grats again! just my 2cent! =)
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      01-28-2015, 10:55 AM   #51
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Snapped a couple photos this morning with my camera. Still would like to get it professionally shot once the wheels and exhaust are on.





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kkakonn , looking good. If you are going to re-badge it. I would do gloss black badge.
Not sure anyone has one yet.
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Came out great! Surprised you didn't do the roof, roof rails, mirror caps, and trunk wing in gloss black. I know it's the usual thing to do but still would've looked badass. But I guess it depends on your wheel color choice now too
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Looks great!
My $.015-worth... leave it debadged and get some stealth bulbs for the front turn signals. If you go LED, then you need to code it so that bulb-out errors don't pop up. Otherwise, just get regular halogens that are chrome dipped so that they still blink amber.
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Just the rear reflectors for safety, otherwise gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful.

I see a slight hue of green, could be a reflection, which is not a color cars do well with. In this case, it is very, very beautiful.

Nicely done.

Would you mind sharing cost info?
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Absolutely Gorgeous man! congrats! I'm jealous!
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Just the rear reflectors for safety, otherwise gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful.

I see a slight hue of green, could be a reflection, which is not a color cars do well with. In this case, it is very, very beautiful.

Nicely done.

Would you mind sharing cost info?
Hey Matt

In north cali they charge between 4~5.5k for the whole car lol. It's a lot different than soCal.
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kkakonn , looking good. If you are going to re-badge it. I would do gloss black badge.
Not sure anyone has one yet.
Thanks Ben! I might have someone paint the badges gloss black along with the roof rails

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Came out great! Surprised you didn't do the roof, roof rails, mirror caps, and trunk wing in gloss black. I know it's the usual thing to do but still would've looked badass. But I guess it depends on your wheel color choice now too
Thanks! I thought it about it, but I wasnt sure how it would look with the entire roof and rear wing done black, along with the mirror caps. If curiosity irks me I can always have them redone,

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Looks great!
My $.015-worth... leave it debadged and get some stealth bulbs for the front turn signals. If you go LED, then you need to code it so that bulb-out errors don't pop up. Otherwise, just get regular halogens that are chrome dipped so that they still blink amber.
Thanks! I'll check out the bulbs

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Just the rear reflectors for safety, otherwise gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful.

I see a slight hue of green, could be a reflection, which is not a color cars do well with. In this case, it is very, very beautiful.

Nicely done.

Would you mind sharing cost info?
Thanks Matt! It has an ever so slight greenish hue but i'm not sure if its the sun or the reflection of the sky against the vinyl. Because when its overcast it doesnt look green one bit. The entire wrap cost $3000 for a vehicle this size including the cost of material.
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Very nicely done. Congrats kkakonn . I can't wait to get mine back after seeing yours .
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Very nicely done. Congrats kkakonn . I can't wait to get mine back after seeing yours .
we need a side by side! Just sayin!!
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turned out pretty good! im sure it looks much better in person. can't wait to see it with wheels/exhaust.
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we need a side by side! Just sayin!!
I hope to get it back by this Friday. The full suspension system will take another week to complete, so that will be put on next week some time it seems.
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turned out pretty good! im sure it looks much better in person. can't wait to see it with wheels/exhaust.
I agree. kkakonn, I think your color will really pop if you take it under direct sunlight or under a well lit parking garage at night of a shopping mall or plaza. That's what really makes colors pop .
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Looks sick! Love it. Are there any alignment holes behind the rear and side badges? Meaning if you debadge are you left with those little holes?

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Looks sick! Love it. Are there any alignment holes behind the rear and side badges? Meaning if you debadge are you left with those little holes?
There are no holes. It's all adhesive on the rear of the badges that keeps them in place. They just have to be reheated before being reapplied.
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There are no holes. It's all adhesive on the rear of the badges that keeps them in place. They just have to be reheated before being reapplied.
Perfect, sides too?
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Perfect, sides too?
Yes .
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