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rice_classic 07-10-2012 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawnik (Post 306954)
I bought the vinyl off ebay for $480, prep and supplies cost about $150 more. 40-50hrs of install time with a helper for about half of it.

I was quoted $4K for the job at a pro installer who gave me some tips to do it myself. When I showed him he said his work would have only been slighly but probably not noticeably better.

If you have the time, try it yourself.

Luke

To double that request above... Please do a DIY, pics, product etc. I'm very interested.

I had considered PlastiDipping my race car but then I heard it was flammable and as it turns out, my skin is allergic to fire. Go figure:D

Performix (who manufactures plastidip) also makes a similar flexible acrylic coating called HCF that is non-flammable. I emailed DIPYOURCAR.com to see if I can order their "dipyourcar" kit with HCF instead of Plastidip for concerns over FIRE!

:flame:

Sall 07-10-2012 06:50 PM

thanks for all your opinions guys it sure helps alot.

Snozzberries 07-10-2012 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawnik (Post 306954)
I bought the vinyl off ebay for $480, prep and supplies cost about $150 more. 40-50hrs of install time with a helper for about half of it.

I was quoted $4K for the job at a pro installer who gave me some tips to do it myself. When I showed him he said his work would have only been slighly but probably not noticeably better.

If you have the time, try it yourself.

Luke

Well I was definitely off base... Still well worth it though.

kendalldwhite 07-10-2012 07:06 PM

i own 2 other black cars i ended up ordering firestorm because red is my fav, and i will pr=olly never buy a black car ever again to much cleaning and detailing.. good luck with it

Lawnik 07-10-2012 07:31 PM

DIY
 
I will start to put some pictures, products, process and tips together to post this week.

I agree with the wheels comment, black 18"s are ordered.

Thanks for the comments and interest.

Luke

Zach 07-10-2012 07:38 PM

This car is a joy to wash/detail really. Its so small and has nice curves with not much room to hide, honestly I'am always surprised its so easy. I wobble on black sometimes also but like everyone said, when its right its the best!


edit* O and like someone mentioned, go ask any dealership and they will tell you black has the best resale, even if banged up they can move black cars faster than any color.

roddy 07-10-2012 09:33 PM

I chose Ultramarine, and though I don't regret going with this color, I'm sad that It shows dust and dirt almost as much as black. If I could do it again, I'd probably go with the same color, but I'd put more consideration into hot lava or maybe even whiteout before I decided for sure.

eifer 07-10-2012 09:53 PM

stfu raven looks awesome

all the colors do

except silver, sorry :( Clean but every other car is silver

TeaBuoy 07-10-2012 10:15 PM

i chose whiteout over asphalt...but then i saw that firestorm red. 0_0

that's my only regret..

ZmZMWagon 07-10-2012 10:20 PM

Sell it and the color you want! I'm sure you can get 20-21K for it.

Shadow215 07-10-2012 10:21 PM

I picked White Out because of the same reason you mentioned I've always had black cars(Favorite color), blk RSX, blk crossfire, currently still have my blk tiburon gt and so wanted to go a diffferent route but when I do see the Raven I still love it ha.....

Nevermore 07-10-2012 10:24 PM

I almost got Raven and put NVRMOR on the license plate. But I've always wanted an orange sports car because it's such a unique color. It seemed less practical, but I just had to have the Hot Lava.

Sall 07-10-2012 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZmZMWagon (Post 307460)
Sell it and the color you want! I'm sure you can get 20-21K for it.

lol no way jose.i like raven but i love whiteout thats the only issue.besides that ive seen how raven looks with fives axis body kit in person,so im going that route.

Hippophobia 07-10-2012 10:33 PM

Sorry to hear about the regrets. I know the feeling. I'm sure the car is still very fun and maybe in a few months when they become a bit more common and easier to pick up you can trade it out...

I'm waiting and waiting right now for an FRS. Its KILLING me. But I've had the option to buy both a Raven and Asphalt 6MT and told the dealers both times I need to hold out for the Whiteout. I knew I would regret it if I didn't go with what I REALLY wanted.

There is a Hot Lava on base here. Its not a bad color. But I dislike orange. Haha.


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