My Matte Black '06 Grand Touring
Joined: May 2009
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From: Spartanburg(SparkleCity), SC
IMO, the wrap itself looks good, but there are things that need to be done now to tie everything else into the look properly:
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
Last edited by SparkleCityHop; Mar 27, 2013 at 07:42 PM.
car looks good man, definitely can appreciate the effort on the wrap.
the rear tires need more meat (higher profile) or you need a slight drop, or both...
but its whatever as long as your happy with it.
the rear tires need more meat (higher profile) or you need a slight drop, or both...
but its whatever as long as your happy with it.
IMO, the wrap itself looks good, but there are things that need to be done now to tie everything else into the look properly:
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
IMO, the wrap itself looks good, but there are things that need to be done now to tie everything else into the look properly:
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
I dunno man. Takes a lot to pull of a matte finish. Many people that have done it have gone all out. Stock body isn't for me.
Btw what youre saying doesn't make any sense.
Btw what youre saying doesn't make any sense.
I appreciate all the great feedback. I have peeled off the headlight tint. I will not change the rims or the window tint. I'm not going to go with any ricer aftermarket bumpers or sideskirts. Sorry, but I'm not into the whole "Fast 'n Furious" thing.
IMO, the wrap itself looks good, but there are things that need to be done now to tie everything else into the look properly:
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
1) The shiny wheels are too much of a contrast now, you should consider going with a matte finish on the wheels as well
2) Same thing for the door handles
3) The tint is too dark on the side windows and is a contrast with the matte wrap, consider lowering the tint level. Maybe even try a very light grey or mirrored tint instead of standard smoke tint
4) Too much wheel gap - try taller (higher profile) tires and/or a slight drop with eibach pro or similar springs (that won't require new suspension components for proper alignment)
5) Remove the wrap on your headlights - instead, either open your 03-05 headlights and black out the top flat section of mirrored with orange stripe - or buy some 06+ headlights, open them up and spray them matte black
6) Get a shorty antenna - especially with the top down it will look better
2) Same thing, I wanted the contrast. I went with a semi-gloss on the handles and mirrors.
3) Mirrored tint is not an option. I have a 15% on now. Maybe I should go lower. Good thought.
4) Great suggestion. I will go with a wider tire once these run their usefull life.
5) Removed the tint. Going to keep the stock look. I like the contrast there as well.
6) Will do.
Thanks again. You not only been critical, but given solutions as well.
Last edited by IamStrube; Mar 28, 2013 at 07:36 PM.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 4,293
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From: Spartanburg(SparkleCity), SC
1) I've seen matte black cars with matte black wheels. Seems too much for me. I like the contrast. My wheels are called "Hyper black". They are like a tinted chrome.
2) Same thing, I wanted the contrast. I went with a semi-gloss on the handles and mirrors.
3) Mirrored tint is not an option. I have a 15% on now. Maybe I should go lower. Good thought.
4) Great suggestion. I will go with a wider tire once these run their usefull life.
5) Removed the tint. Going to keep the stock look. I like the contrast there as well.
6) Will do.
Thanks again. You not only been critical, but given solutions as well.
2) Same thing, I wanted the contrast. I went with a semi-gloss on the handles and mirrors.
3) Mirrored tint is not an option. I have a 15% on now. Maybe I should go lower. Good thought.
4) Great suggestion. I will go with a wider tire once these run their usefull life.
5) Removed the tint. Going to keep the stock look. I like the contrast there as well.
6) Will do.
Thanks again. You not only been critical, but given solutions as well.
Continue to keep us updated with pics.
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