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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Default Vinyl wrap in progress, figured I would share!

Well my friend and I have been interested in vinyl wraps for a long time. Together we tackled about five roof wraps and other random parts of friend's vehicles. All along we had been putting off the inevitable, wrapping a full car.

We decided to go for it, and I purchased 50 ft of Matte Metallic Blue 3M vinyl. Because we have been debating doing vinyl wrapping services locally (it is rare, and work shoddy here in Ohio from what I have seen), we have been keeping a lot of pictures to document the process. I figured I would share them with my my350z.com brethren as well, seeing as I've observed many express interest in wrapping their own vehicles on here.

Anyway, onto the pictures I will continue posting pictures along the way. Here is what we accomplished last night. We tore two pieces (side skirt size, now seen on the a pillar, and the first hood) due to low temperatures and being stuck to primer 94 (which we have elected to not use now). Hood and passenger fender are complete, and the bumper is started. Looking to have more fenders done tonight, finish the bumper and hopefully the doors. Enjoy!

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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Looking good so far
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Very nice work. You're gonna love it. Here's some pics of mine don't mean to jack your thread or anything just another guy who likes vinyl

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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Wow. This should look really good. In for end results
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Sub'd. Please note all your problem areas/troubleshooting/negative experiences as well.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Every time I see these threads with quality wrapping I am amazed how good it looks.

Kudos!
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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hey that silver and blue color combo looks kinda cool
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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how thick is the vinyl and where did you get it from?? hod did it come to you like 50'x24" or 50'x60" ? very interested. looks great so far
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Will write more and post more pics when I can, but am taking a quick break and figured I'd post more pics! Thanks for the replies guys keeps me interested in continuing to document the process!
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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looking good.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Nice, looks like a ton of work.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Looking nice
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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looks great
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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This is where it has been left for the night. Door gutted and ready for vinyl after work tomorrow!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:29 AM
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Looks great!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 03:47 AM
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Looks so good.

How much did all the material cost? And what vendor did you get it from?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:31 AM
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^^^+1
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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I'd like to do mine in a metallic bronze. The brembo color.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Awesome job! Looks sweet
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