3M Matte Gray Aluminum wrap
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3M Matte Gray Aluminum wrap
New to the board, but have lurked in the past. Thought I would break my post cherry posting up the new changes to my 06' base.
Recently the car was backed into in a parking lot scratching the fender and warping the front bumper so I decided to replace the bumper and wrap the car.
Before:
Now:
Car has a long way to go, the modding process is 3 weeks in. Wheels are next just to get the outside looking right and then we'll see what direction I take the car in then.
Any feedback/comments good or bad welcomed, cheers!
Recently the car was backed into in a parking lot scratching the fender and warping the front bumper so I decided to replace the bumper and wrap the car.
Before:
Now:
Car has a long way to go, the modding process is 3 weeks in. Wheels are next just to get the outside looking right and then we'll see what direction I take the car in then.
Any feedback/comments good or bad welcomed, cheers!
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Looks good! I am not really a fan of silver but the matte finish makes it look cool. I am sure it looks a lot better in person.
Just as you already said, you need wheels. That matte color draws a lot of attention and the wheels stick out like a sore thumb.
What spoiler is that by the way? Looks similar to my blitz replica but I like the way it swoops up more.
Just as you already said, you need wheels. That matte color draws a lot of attention and the wheels stick out like a sore thumb.
What spoiler is that by the way? Looks similar to my blitz replica but I like the way it swoops up more.
That looks so much better than the 3M Dark metallic grey I did. In fact.... I just bought another $400 worth of vinyl in a new color.....3M satin white aluminum.
Did you wrap it yourself? If so you did good young man
Did you wrap it yourself? If so you did good young man
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Thanks!
I wrap cars for a living and with this car I really wanted to keep a "stock" or "oem" look when it came to the exterior color. I'm sure it's going to change a few more times before the years end. The spoiler is the Motorsport Lemans wing.
Yes sir, & thanks! This particular wrap was done in 8 hours with zero disassembly other than the rear antenna removal. Also keep in mind when using satin white pearl, the material is directional so piecing the car together must be done right or you might have some color shifting issues, goodluck!
Here is a 370 I did a while back for nessen forged in satin white pearl:
Looks good! I am not really a fan of silver but the matte finish makes it look cool. I am sure it looks a lot better in person.
Just as you already said, you need wheels. That matte color draws a lot of attention and the wheels stick out like a sore thumb.
What spoiler is that by the way? Looks similar to my blitz replica but I like the way it swoops up more.
Just as you already said, you need wheels. That matte color draws a lot of attention and the wheels stick out like a sore thumb.
What spoiler is that by the way? Looks similar to my blitz replica but I like the way it swoops up more.
Here is a 370 I did a while back for nessen forged in satin white pearl:
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Since you mentioned doing a mirror, here is a seamless mirror done on a is250. If done right you'd have a hard time believing it wasn't paint.
Car looks fantastic, can't believe it only took you EIGHT hours!!
I recently got the idea in my head that it'd be cool to wrap my car, and to start I wrapped the center console piece in CF.... Quickly decided there's no way I'd be able to do the entire car... haha
And gosh... that 370...!
I recently got the idea in my head that it'd be cool to wrap my car, and to start I wrapped the center console piece in CF.... Quickly decided there's no way I'd be able to do the entire car... haha
And gosh... that 370...!
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Looks good! I am not really a fan of silver but the matte finish makes it look cool. I am sure it looks a lot better in person.
Just as you already said, you need wheels. That matte color draws a lot of attention and the wheels stick out like a sore thumb.
What spoiler is that by the way? Looks similar to my blitz replica but I like the way it swoops up more.
Just as you already said, you need wheels. That matte color draws a lot of attention and the wheels stick out like a sore thumb.
What spoiler is that by the way? Looks similar to my blitz replica but I like the way it swoops up more.
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BTW, what is the body kit? It's not crazy aggressive, but subtle and sophisticated...
Sorry I am a 350Z noob, but ask me anything about the MK2 Toyota MR2, and I'm your man...
Sorry I am a 350Z noob, but ask me anything about the MK2 Toyota MR2, and I'm your man...
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Wow I think that colour looks great. I would go as far to say I like it over the OEM silver paint.
And the aero mods you've done flow very nicely. Now time for a nice set of wheels! Those wheels looks good but a really nice set of wheels would complete this setup for sure.
And the aero mods you've done flow very nicely. Now time for a nice set of wheels! Those wheels looks good but a really nice set of wheels would complete this setup for sure.
