ArcTec34 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 durability: I've gotten tons of mud, sap, etc/ on it for extended period of time, after its washed its back to normal. Up close, its flat black vinyl...hmm I'll post a pic. i would post more pics but its still raining. if it ever stops... I'll go shoot some good ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I know I'm a noob, but I never heard of this. Your ride looks absolutely insane, Arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korpsepatrol Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Arc, did you have any rock chips and scratches before the vinyl? If so do they show up after you applied the film? This is a project I am planning to undertake after the winter so I could stop seeing my rock chips. Also I love matte black your car looks sick. 2008 6mt Legacy Gt Spec B DGM - Not so Stock/Work in progress 2006 5mt Legacy Gt OBP - Sold 2005 5eat Legacy Gt OBP - RIP R.I.P Coxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 yeah, I had my share of scratches on the car as well as some rock chips. You can't see any scratches or smaller chips through the film at all, and it is really good for covering stuff up. If they chips are big enough, tho, you'll be able to see the divots or what not through the vinyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Can I ask two more dumb questions? Dumb question: Can you vinyl wrap rims? Would they hold up? Dumber question: How do you wash/maintain the exterior after wrapping it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Dumb question: Can you vinyl wrap rims? Would they hold up? Dumber question: How do you wash/maintain the exterior after wrapping it? They're good questions. My brother wants me to wrap his rims for his x5- the one problem I could see is with wrapping really complex/tons of spoked rims. I don't know about durability for this tho washing- NO waxing (ever!), no automated car washes that touch your car wish those octopus things- I either hand wash or take it to the local sheetz automated (touchless) car wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Thanks. I wonder how the vinyl wrap would hold up on rims. Seems like it could be cool. I have the '06 5 spoke wheels (kind of wide) Do you do this professionally? Seems like it's way out of an amateur's league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I especially wonder how the vinyl would hold up on rims in winter -- they take such a beating. I do know that the design of the 5-spoke oem's does allow for significant snow/ice buildup on the inside of the wheels, which can be really annoying once you get going (because the weight being off makes things shake). I wonder if the vinyl would help reduce buildup...potentially could be useful to wrap just the inside and not worry about doing the spokes. ...maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sick! Question: Where'd you get the vinyl? I'm looking for a small roll to cover an EDM console box. A friend of mine spotted your car a couple months back. Came up to me and said, Dude! I just saw a flat black Legacy (forgot where lol) and it looked fuggin SEXY! You should paint yours flat black too! Me: Did it have gold wheels? Him: Actually, yea it did. Me: *Pulls out my smartphone, searches this exact thread and shows him* Him: That's the one! Me: Yea, it's vinyl. *Shows him the process* Him: 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sick! Question: Where'd you get the vinyl? I'm looking for a small roll to cover an EDM console box. A friend of mine spotted your car a couple months back. Came up to me and said, Dude! I just saw a flat black Legacy (forgot where lol) and it looked fuggin SEXY! You should paint yours flat black too! Me: Did it have gold wheels? Him: Actually, yea it did. Me: *Pulls out my smartphone, searches this exact thread and shows him* Him: That's the one! Me: Yea, it's vinyl. *Shows him the process* Him: What color/finish vinyl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Matte black, like you used. 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Thanks. I wonder how the vinyl wrap would hold up on rims. Seems like it could be cool. I have the '06 5 spoke wheels (kind of wide) Do you do this professionally? Seems like it's way out of an amateur's league. yeah the 5 spoke wheels are on the easier side. you'd just need to make them veryyyy clean before you wrap them so the vinyl sticks well. and even if the vinyl doesn't hold up really well, its such a small job it wouldn't be too bad. I also do think it would hold up for a decent amount of time (unless you go banging it on curbs) ha, professionally- no. I had wrapped little things before like the trip, a laptop..but this was my first (and last? haha) car I especially wonder how the vinyl would hold up on rims in winter -- they take such a beating. I do know that the design of the 5-spoke oem's does allow for significant snow/ice buildup on the inside of the wheels, which can be really annoying once you get going (because the weight being off makes things shake). I wonder if the vinyl would help reduce buildup...potentially could be useful to wrap just the inside and not worry about doing the spokes. ...maybe? I don't think it'd change the snow or ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Pics or BAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Matte black, like you used. and you just need it for a center console piece, like just a few square feet of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanstelp Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 subscribed looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 and you just need it for a center console piece, like just a few square feet of it? Yea, probably like 3 square feet at least? 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Pics or BAN! I need to have a cool looking photoshoot sometime..soon! Bethlehem steel mills probably.. http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z5.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z2.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z4.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z3.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/Z1.jpg anddd... I vinyl-ed a friend's dash because it was all stained with coffee I think- 3M di-noc carbon fiber vinyl on the top part: http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/za1.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/za2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Yea, probably like 3 square feet at least? That's so small compared to the roll sizes that are sold- I can probably get you a little piece though, do you have a pic of what you want to wrap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 god that is too sick, love it [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 PM'd ya. Didn't wanna hijack your thread any longer lol 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I need to have a cool looking photoshoot sometime..soon! Bethlehem steel mills probably.. http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z5.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z2.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z4.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z3.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/Z1.jpg anddd... I vinyl-ed a friend's dash because it was all stained with coffee I think- 3M di-noc carbon fiber vinyl on the top part: http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/za1.jpg http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/za2.jpg Lower it and tints NAOW! 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I usually do not like flat black on any car, but your wrap came out looking amazing. I would love to see it in person to really take it in. Very nice work. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 thanks everybody. I need to stop spending money for a little while, then tints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyT Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Like the place in my avatar? I need to have a cool looking photoshoot sometime..soon! Bethlehem steel mills probably.. http://berzindesign.com/vinyl/z5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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