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Old 09-29-2012, 10:37 AM
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Guys. That paint is not in great condition .

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Can't wait to see how good the red vinyl looks on that big ass hood bulge!!


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lol thats the condition it was in when i bought the car. it hasnt been waxed since i got it....nor will it be waxed before the new vinyl goes on (will mess up the adhesion). One day though, one day i will wax it...

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lol thats the condition it was in when i bought the car. it hasnt been waxed since i got it....nor will it be waxed before the new vinyl goes on (will mess up the adhesion). One day though, one day i will wax it...
That needs a lot more than a wax. Swirls, holograms etc. Surely it doesn't matter at all under the vinyl .

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yea, it spent the majority of its life in chicago in rough weather and i dont think the previous owner took good care of the paint. but luckily i know a guy who owns a vinyl wrap shop




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That needs a lot more than a wax. Swirls, holograms etc. Surely it doesn't matter at all under the vinyl .

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first panel with the new color on.....oh shit, im in love



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moreeeee!
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We just posted some pics on the facebook page, it was all accent work but it came out really clean!

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Glad to see the paint is still in great condition after removing the vinyl.

Will you be posting pics of the 335i online? Would love to see the finished wrap on that.
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look ladies & gents, when I said a full color change...i meant a FULL color change! currently removing all the doors and door hardware in order to wrap the door jams and interior pieces you would see whilst opening the door. also while we are at it...i will wire each door for the illuminated door handles. awww snap!
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