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      01-20-2015, 10:38 PM   #23
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Very nice color choice. If I ever see one here I'll know whose it is.
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Day 2 is almost "wrapped" up. Its kind of sad to see bits and pieces taken off the car







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      01-21-2015, 08:12 PM   #25
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On an unrelated note, I'm still super undecided on what finish the wheels should be, either something resemble an OEM silver finish, or go with something like a dark gunmetal.
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On an unrelated note, I'm still super undecided on what finish the wheels should be, either something resemble an OEM silver finish, or go with something like a dark gunmetal.
Your color is very "stealth." Because of that, I would go with a darker finish, but definitely make sure it has a glossified finish to it. Do not get a matte finish wheel. They look absolutely hideous.

PS: Is that a Satin Teal BMW and Chrome Pink Audi R8 in the background?!
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Lol yes. Satin Chrome Green. Definitely stands out.

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Your color is very "stealth." Because of that, I would go with a darker finish, but definitely make sure it has a glossified finish to it. Do not get a matte finish wheel. They look absolutely hideous.

PS: Is that a Satin Teal BMW and Chrome Pink Audi R8 in the background?!




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Lol yes. Satin Chrome Green. Definitely stands out.
Haha, wow, that's crazy . chrisny, check out the i3 .
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Crazy is crocodile wrap

https://www.behance.net/gallery/5229...textured-vinyl
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That's just gross ....
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      01-21-2015, 11:57 PM   #31
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Your color is very "stealth." Because of that, I would go with a darker finish, but definitely make sure it has a glossified finish to it. Do not get a matte finish wheel. They look absolutely hideous.

Something along the lines of this:
Burning Black finish
Silver/Gunmetal base coat with a black clear coat on top, color changes depending on what angle its viewed at.


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Something along the lines of this:
Burning Black finish
Silver/Gunmetal base coat with a black clear coat on top, color changes depending on what angle its viewed at.
Yes, that's solid . My brakes do the same thing!
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      01-22-2015, 04:04 PM   #33
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omg, I had no idea they take out everything to wrap the car. can't wait to see the finished product!
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omg, I had no idea they take out everything to wrap the car. can't wait to see the finished product!
The front bumper wasn't necessary. A lot of people will cringe at doing that because the re-alignment process is very very hard to put perfectly back together the way they do at the factory. I asked my friend about this. kkakonn, make sure when they put it back on, you check EVERY inch and corner of the spaces between the frame of your body and the front bumper including the light attachments. That's a very risky way to do it.
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The front bumper wasn't necessary. A lot of people will cringe at doing that because the re-alignment process is very very hard to put perfectly back together the way they do at the factory. I asked my friend about this. kkakonn, make sure when they put it back on, you check EVERY inch and corner of the spaces between the frame of your body and the front bumper including the light attachments. That's a very risky way to do it.
Thanks for the heads up I will definitely go through it with a fine tooth comb when I get the car back next week
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Thanks for the heads up I will definitely go through it with a fine tooth comb when I get the car back next week
You're very welcome . Best of luck, can't wait to see it, kkakonn!
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When wrapped my F10 I didn't have to remove the entire bumper to wrap it. I just loosened the corners enough to pull it away for me to wrap around the edges. Same for the rear bumper. Lights, door handles, mirrors are all super easy to remove and should be done for a legitimate wrap job. Again a tip for you guys is that for high traffic areas or places prone to getting bumped or nicked its not a bad idea to have those wrapped in multiple pieces instead of one. That way you have the option to just replace that section if you damage it instead of paying to have the full bumper re-wrapped again.

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LOVE IT! That is the color i had chosen for mine when I was looking! Sometimes i just walk up to my CBM color glistening in the Florida sun and don't know if i can say goodbye or see you later to it just yet. I really love how it shows the lines on the hood and everywhere for that matter. ugh decisions decisions. But awesome so far man! cant wait to see the final product!
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Looks great, buddy . Looking forward to more pictures!
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Looks great, buddy . Looking forward to more pictures!
Il get some better ones when I get her home today
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Il get some better ones when I get her home today
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?
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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...
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