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Old 08-27-2009 | 02:47 PM
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I have always been interested in this, personally i think flat black looks sick on cars when done properly. i say props to you, and if you go through with it post pics!
Old 08-27-2009 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EMart11b
Yea my 2009 is EXACTLY the same as everyone elses.


Congrats, you have lowering springs and tint, along with 90% of the community.

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I have always been interested in this, personally i think flat black looks sick on cars when done properly. i say props to you, and if you go through with it post pics!
Thanks man, I'm hoping it will look good, gonna make sure i get my moneys worth if I'mgonna invest it into flat black. will deff post some pics, ill shoot you a PM when i post em! =]
Old 08-27-2009 | 03:25 PM
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I know it may not seem like it but a lot of the criticism you are receiving is constructive Seriously if no one cared then this thread would have died a quick death.
Old 08-27-2009 | 03:37 PM
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I guess that makes sense. Its hard to read past the petty insults to what the person is actually trying to be helpful about.

I do have one more question about the vinyl, is it tough to maintain? Stain easily? General info please, and if possible leave out any insults lol.
Old 08-27-2009 | 06:28 PM
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dunno if its the same material, but i had a decal custom made by a local shop and its was easy to take care of,showed some scratches but nothing horrible acted just as one would expect couldnt wax for a couple of days after then just normal care.
Old 08-27-2009 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx8_rotory_Noobie
Alright thanks for the criticism and not-help, thats obviously what i was requesting.

If i go flat black i want everything to match, so having flat black all over the car then glossy black tint for the eyebrow would look silly.

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Dude I think it would sick....I've helped you out and even gave you the link to where you can buy the ****. But I don't work at a ****** wrap shop so how the hell would I know how much you need??

Do some leg work on your own, go outside and measure your car. Or take it to a shop that does vinyl wraps and get an estimate.
Old 08-27-2009 | 06:52 PM
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Werd ^^^

How much better would this thread be if it was " hey everyone look WTF I did and how badass it is" instead of "someone please hold my hand"

Comon dude if you have the drive you say you have then it should be done, or you should have atleast some research to share and then we can discuss,,,

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Old 08-27-2009 | 07:50 PM
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what is the point of this thread besides dissing people with tint and springs. if you want to do it, dont bitch in here or try and play the martyr like everyone just ***** on you, just go do it. you have more than enough information to get it done.
Old 08-27-2009 | 10:03 PM
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I feel bad that everyone always makes fun of Rx8_rotory_Noobie just my 2 cents
Old 08-28-2009 | 11:12 AM
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It's whatever. Im gonna TRY to do my hood and trunk by myself. If it works out I'll move on to the rest of the car, one of the NCOs i work with actually owns a paint shop, he said vinyls arent that hard to do, just peel, stretch, stick and compress. Ill measure the hood and trunk later, but from what i gather the site you supplied only sells the vinyl in 58" widths by whatever lengths you need. Ill keep everyone updated.
Old 08-28-2009 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx8_rotory_Noobie
Congrats, you have lowering springs and tint, along with 90% of the community.
Whats wrong with that? Is easy and cheap..It's the first thing most people do.

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I feel bad that everyone always makes fun of Rx8_rotory_Noobie just my 2 cents
Look at his avatar..

I think the vinyl would look good right after coming out from the shop, but eventually the environment would get to it. Dust and/or pollen would get stuck in the clean edges where the vinyl was cut and it might start to peel. The you would be really pissed.

Get it painted flat black. I did about 5 minutes of research and found out that you can get clearcoat with a dulling agent to still allow the flat black color of the car to show through.http://www.autobodydepot.net/docs/P-217.pdf

EDIT - I read a little more and found that the dulling agent isn't much of a protective coating for an automobile that sees weather daily. You would have to get it clearcoated an ample amount of times then add a coat of clear w/dulling. - Not personal experience, just what I've read. I have to say though it's gonna be hella expensive, but would be much better than cheap vinyl.

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Old 08-29-2009 | 12:12 AM
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wow hes only 20 with an rx8, when i was 20 i had a 1978 Buick regal and moved up to a 1989 Honda accord
Old 08-29-2009 | 12:33 AM
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wow hes only 20 with an rx8, when i was 20 i had a 1978 Buick regal and moved up to a 1989 Honda accord
thats one of the best posts in this thread.
Old 08-29-2009 | 01:05 AM
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wow hes only 20 with an rx8, when i was 20 i had a 1978 Buick regal and moved up to a 1989 Honda accord
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Old 08-29-2009 | 02:11 PM
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Once again, i didnt spend my bonus on my RX8. I'm good with money, and why the **** does it matter what i spend my money on anyways?
Old 08-29-2009 | 09:43 PM
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If you were still considering knockoff veilsides
Old 08-29-2009 | 09:49 PM
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you should just save up some more money and go for the rmagic widebody kit...you could paint that kit flat black, or bright pink and it would look just as amazing.
Old 09-03-2009 | 11:26 AM
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I think I'm gonna skip out on the flat black, hwever i might go full two-tone black and red, which means getting my roof and door pillars painted black as well. I think that will look pretty good.
Old 09-03-2009 | 11:27 AM
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Door pillers? Aren't they are already black? Do you mean the rear doors around the window.. as in basically the top half of the car will be black? What about your trunk?
Old 09-03-2009 | 11:33 AM
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Yeah, the pillars in between the windshield and the front windows and the pillars between the rear windshield and the rear windows will need to be painted black. My trunk is already painted black.
Old 09-03-2009 | 11:35 AM
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oooohh great,,

Now all that bitchin you did was really worth it,,,
Old 09-03-2009 | 11:41 AM
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Rofl, whatever dude, you guys are the ones that made me not want to do the flat black.

I LOVE this car, this is the look im going for.

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bunique.. his ride is dope and unique. i believe it's for sale
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so you have a weak will power and dont follow through on things you want to start a whole thread about and not even research,,, Indeed ROFLMFAO
Old 09-03-2009 | 11:53 AM
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bunique.. his ride is dope and unique. i believe it's for sale
Yep he should just buy his ride.

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so you have a weak will power and dont follow through on things you want to start a whole thread about and not even research,,, Indeed ROFLMFAO
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