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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Just spent a week and $1,000 bucks wrapping my Z. Any thoughts or comments? Also, for people who have done this before, I used a 3M 1080 wrap, very easy work with. But what is the best way to clean it and to keep it clean?

Edit: I used a matte black tint on all the lights. I don't like them, except for the brake lights. I will remove them from the reverse lights and headlights once the non-glare clear vinyl comes to me.







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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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looks like *** with the top up.. but that's any roadster.

lol wrap looks pretty good though.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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The Roadsters weren't meant to have the top up. I like my top laid back.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Headlights could use a buff.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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I used a Matte black tint on all the lights. Not too happy with the results. Especially at night.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Wrap look good! I've been thinking about wrapping mine in satin white pearl. Only thing is that if you had a bit bigger tires in the rear it would fill the well better imo
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No. Need some aero ASAP.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ZS14RR
No. Need some aero ASAP.
IDK WTH you are talking about.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Those headlights need some love.
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Originally Posted by IamStrube
IDK WTH you are talking about.
You must be new to all this then. Aftermarket bumpers. Exterior styling.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ZS14RR
You must be new to all this then. Aftermarket bumpers. Exterior styling.
I'm not really into all that adding "trying to be something else" stuff to my car. I just wanted to have a Z that looked like the rest, but more awesome.
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It looks like you did a good job with the wrap. I appreciate the work you put into it, but the matte finishes just leave me cold. I love a beautiful shine on a car.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Sorry

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don't ask for "thoughts and comments" if you're going to get butthurt
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My butt isn't hurt, I have mentioned that the headlights are tinted and that I don't like them. I appreciate all the good comments on the wrap.

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wtf?
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
wtf?
Don't get your butt hurt.
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you're a little confused huh?
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
you're a little confused huh?
Sure, let's spam the post even more. I'm confused.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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To each there own looks cheap, but I appreciate the work behind it
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