My TL's Roof Wrapped in 3M Carbon Fiber

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08-10-2011, 11:58 PM

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Thanks for the comment, I didn't receive much love the first time I posted the pictures with the roof. Most of ppl like the gloss look to complement the sun roof.

The CF looks just great, but by the time I did mine the shop doesn't has CF vinyl, so I went w matte.

I think it looks great on ur car man...no worries

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lookin' real good man, where did you get the wrap from?

Not sure if asking me or the other guy, but I got mine from a supplier by buddy uses who wraps vehicles. I had him order it so I got it pretty cheap. I'll find the details on it and post tomorrow. Maybe he can work something out if people are intereted.

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08-13-2011, 05:18 PM

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good job man!

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08-13-2011, 05:32 PM

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^^thanks bud. ur avatar peeked my interest so i checked out ur ride...DAMN your car looks sick. well done!

just figured i'd throw this out there to anyone thinking of doing their roof in cf. anyways, so i recently saw another WDP TL in a parking lot with a plain gloss black vinyl roof, and i must say that as good as i think my roof looks, i think i would prefer just the plain gloss black over the cf...and so much so that i'm redoing my roof in it. this is obviously just my opinion, but when comparing the two side by side, it was clear that the other car looked better.

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08-22-2011, 05:19 AM

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looks good! clean work

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08-22-2011, 08:53 AM

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just figured i'd throw this out there to anyone thinking of doing their roof in cf. anyways, so i recently saw another WDP TL in a parking lot with a plain gloss black vinyl roof, and i must say that as good as i think my roof looks, i think i would prefer just the plain gloss black over the cf...and so much so that i'm redoing my roof in it. this is obviously just my opinion, but when comparing the two side by side, it was clear that the other car looked better.

Good choice Brian. I think the CF looks good as well but the black is a better choice.

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08-22-2011, 05:01 PM

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Do you have any wider shots or full car shots?

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08-22-2011, 05:09 PM

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Hmmm. I might do the B pillars on my NBP. They already look different from the rest of the cars and have taken a little beating over the years.

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08-22-2011, 05:23 PM

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Great job! Every WDP I see with Black/CF roof has looked awesome to me. Getting mine done this week.

DIY dude, this is f00king cake.

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08-22-2011, 11:18 PM

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John, the carbon fiber is unique-be proud of that. It looks black from long distance, but once you get closer to it, it really stands out.

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08-23-2011, 03:38 PM

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Do you have any wider shots or full car shots?

iphone pic...sorry if low quality, but u get the idea.

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and before anyone even says it...YES, I KNOW I NEED AN A-SPEC KIT

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DIY dude, this is f00king cake.

the roof - yes, easy...the antenna cover - no, def not easy

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John, the carbon fiber is unique-be proud of that. It looks black from long distance, but once you get closer to it, it really stands out.

this is true...and it actually is starting to grow on me, especially since i lowered my car and the overall appearance of it. i havent yet changed it but we'll see. i can do it whenever so not too worried about it

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08-23-2011, 09:21 PM

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^^^ Now, on to the Aspec Kit!

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08-23-2011, 09:40 PM

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^^^

John...I would say do you mirrors....I think that would look sexy....

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08-23-2011, 10:56 PM

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This is my SSM with matte black vinyl, from a distance looks like the CF look. Thought about wrapping the trunk spoiler also but never did tho; never thought about the mirrors or pillars.

Wow thanks! I like it!

More pics?

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08-24-2011, 07:51 AM

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iphone pic...sorry if low quality, but u get the idea.

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and before anyone even says it...YES, I KNOW I NEED AN A-SPEC KIT

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^^^ Now, on to the Aspec Kit!

LMAO...Mr. Bell!! did you not read my original post?!? See above in red...

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John...I would say do you mirrors....I think that would look sexy....

I have something planned for these...you'll have to wait and see

Lol, no I'm jk but I do plan on changing my side mirrors to the '07-'08 style. I will likely wrap them before I install them. Not sure how it's going to look so we'll have to wait and see. Wish me luck

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09-04-2011, 11:38 AM

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Looks dope

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09-04-2011, 07:28 PM

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09-04-2011, 08:12 PM

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Looks good... now just need a carbon fiber hood and trunk!

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so whats the plan....the suspense is killing me dude !!!

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09-05-2011, 02:09 PM

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Looks Great!! Well Done.

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09-09-2011, 12:29 AM

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Looks good, buddy of mine did the same thing. Nice job!

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09-10-2011, 09:06 AM

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Looks Great!! Well Done.

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Looks good, buddy of mine did the same thing. Nice job!

thanks fellas

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so whats the plan....the suspense is killing me dude !!!

a little something i like to call...'you'll see'

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09-11-2011, 01:09 PM

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Very Clean lookin TL's My previous car (06 mazda6) i had everything covered in the 3m CF interior wise. looked very clean.

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10-06-2011, 09:47 AM

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this looks absolutely amazing; ESP. on the WDP. but so I was wondering how did you guys go about wrapping the roof and such, any possible DIY's (would be extreeeemely appreciated)?