vinyl wrap sample comparisons
06-12-2012, 12:44 PM
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No the brushed steel is way darker less light bounces off imo... Funny you mention dk I got to see his car in person this weekend I like the steel look but wanted something lighter so i ordered a sample of the aluminum because I loved how it looked in antti's car. But I think he used something different from the 1080 because it either wasn't the same or just didn't look the same in person. I'll tell you what I'm ordering another sample of the brushed series when I'm done with it ill send it to you so you can make up your mind.
06-12-2012, 01:07 PM
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1080 is for indoor and outdoor use. trust me....my entire car is currently wrapped with the matte grey metallic 3m Scotchprint 1080 and its amazing 
Di-noc is for indoor\outdoor use. I think 1080 is for indoor only. As far as black CF goes, I prefer the 1080. It's a bit shinier than the Di-noc and looks more realistic than Di-noc (IMO). 1080 still has that 3D look that Di-noc has.
You can go to metrorestyling.com and by samples for $1.99...then but it from autovinylsolutions.com for the final size you want (cheaper).
I bought a bunch of samples. But to be honest, the brushed metal samples didn't look that good to me. Looking at pics from a computer or from a distance looks okay, but sitting in the front seats and holding the samples up to the dash...looks like plastic stickers.
You can go to metrorestyling.com and by samples for $1.99...then but it from autovinylsolutions.com for the final size you want (cheaper).
I bought a bunch of samples. But to be honest, the brushed metal samples didn't look that good to me. Looking at pics from a computer or from a distance looks okay, but sitting in the front seats and holding the samples up to the dash...looks like plastic stickers.
06-12-2012, 01:11 PM
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could be worse, u could have wrapped ur whole car in silver CF wrap like this M3 here lol
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/13/bm...aluminum-foil/
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/13/bm...aluminum-foil/
Funny, my four samples arrived yesterday as well. I currently have the CF 3M dinoc on the interior parts and was considering something CF in silver or pewter. NOT! Thanks God for samples. I can't begin to explain what the pewter and silver looked like in the car. I will be sticking with what I currently have.
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could be worse, u could have wrapped ur whole car in silver CF wrap like this M3 here lol
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/13/bm...aluminum-foil/
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/13/bm...aluminum-foil/
"3d aluminum foil" LOL hilarious article title.
06-12-2012, 02:40 PM
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I wrapped my entire interior in Dinoc and it looks AWESOME. I'm even more proud that I did the job myself. Taking off the door panels sucked (Battery needs to be disconnected to prevent airbag deployment), but boy does my interior look good. The Alcantara steering wheel doesn't hurt either. God I love my interior! Hahahaha!
06-12-2012, 02:41 PM
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could be worse, u could have wrapped ur whole car in silver CF wrap like this M3 here lol
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/13/bm...aluminum-foil/
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/13/bm...aluminum-foil/
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06-13-2012, 01:04 AM
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Thx for the video speedie. I have been considering doing this mod later this summer. I'm loving that spec.dock as well! Did you do the install yourself?