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Old 04-05-2018, 06:32 AM
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Has anyone tried / successfully a vinyl wrap? I’m in the process of wrapping the jag matte black. Would love some tips or advice. Thanks!
 
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Doing it yourself?
 
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Old 04-05-2018, 03:20 PM
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Doing it yourself?
yes, using 3M matte black
 
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Old 04-06-2018, 03:32 PM
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yes, using 3M matte black
nice. eagerly awaiting pictures
 
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Old 04-07-2018, 08:59 AM
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I would wrap a car in "Die Another Day" Jaguar Green!
 
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Old 04-08-2018, 01:59 AM
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might take a week or so... no one can give me an answer on what size TORX screw to remove door handles. Any guidance would be much appreciated.
 
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Old 04-08-2018, 08:19 AM
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Saving/looking for a mark 2. That will definitely go "Die Another Day" Jaguar Green.
 
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Old 04-25-2018, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Zhu

yes, using 3M matte black
Hey Kevin, How is it going with the vinyl wrapping.. Any luck with the door handles and center console removal ?
I have tried quite a bit with out any luck to locate the torx screw for the center console side panels..
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Old 05-03-2018, 05:59 AM
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Hey Kevin, How is it going with the vinyl wrapping.. Any luck with the door handles and center console removal ?
I have tried quite a bit with out any luck to locate the torx screw for the center console side panels..
cheers
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hey! Center console : no luck, for the door handles, there’s a dust cap on the side of the door when opened. Underneath, use a torx25 to LOOSEN. Then shimmy out. Do not completely unscrew, otherwise it will fall in the cavity. Will post pics- hope this helps
 
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Old 05-03-2018, 06:00 AM
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M12 Matte Black 3m
 
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Looks stunning !
 
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Old 05-03-2018, 07:12 AM
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Can we see some more pictures please?
 
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More pics please! Considering vinyl wrapping (if possible) the grill frame
 
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Old 05-03-2018, 01:59 PM
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Nicely done! Looks great! I'm a big fan of vinyl wraps... I've had three cars done, but I've never done the work myself.
 
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Old 05-04-2018, 04:08 AM
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Very much appreciate the positive feedback! Made my day. I’ll be doing some finishing touches this weekend and will post more pics!
 
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I'm just curious, but what is the reasoning behind doing this?
 
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I'm just curious, but what is the reasoning behind doing this?
To change the color of your car to something not offered by the manufacturer. Uniqueness.
 
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Old 05-08-2018, 03:26 AM
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Additionally it also protects the finish.
 
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Cost, time, and difficulty?
 
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Old 06-22-2018, 05:05 AM
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To be honest, it took a month. Most of the time spent procrastinating... If i had to do it again - which i might in Matte blue, I think I could do it in 48 hours solo. Huge learning curve. Cost was about $380. Bought from metrorestyling. Refrence me for a discount.
 
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