Sharksbreath's Type-S Progress Thread (Updated 6/3/13)
11-07-2011, 12:20 PM
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^oh yeah i remember you saying that.
yeah the CF dinoc is thick, pliable. way different than the brushed alum or even the black vinyl.
i like working with the CF more than anything else. after i wrapped the silver trim piece above the license plate i was like wow that was easy, then i went to wrap the entire garnish in the black vinyl and forgot how thin and stretchy it was in comparison to the CF. oh well, it turned out good in the end.
yeah the CF dinoc is thick, pliable. way different than the brushed alum or even the black vinyl.
i like working with the CF more than anything else. after i wrapped the silver trim piece above the license plate i was like wow that was easy, then i went to wrap the entire garnish in the black vinyl and forgot how thin and stretchy it was in comparison to the CF. oh well, it turned out good in the end.
11-08-2011, 06:38 AM
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ok...so i when i wrapped the rear garnish with the black vinyl, the cuts i had to make to expose the reverse lights did not come out even. it was a hack job. so then i thought, instead of starting over with brand new vinyl, i could just make a border/frame around the reverse lights with CF dinoc to cover up the shoddy workmanship.
here is what i came up with.
problem is, i'm not sure if i like it. i think i would rather have the entire bottom area BLACK, with no CF frame. but who knows, maybe it'll grow on me. if i get tired of it, i'll just rip it off and wrap the piece the correct way.
here is what i came up with.
problem is, i'm not sure if i like it. i think i would rather have the entire bottom area BLACK, with no CF frame. but who knows, maybe it'll grow on me. if i get tired of it, i'll just rip it off and wrap the piece the correct way.
11-08-2011, 08:08 AM
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^yeah i'll try and grab one later. here is one with better lighting.
11-08-2011, 09:21 AM
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Not feelin the CF around the reverse lights...looks kinda half assed
- the only thing on your car that does I might add. I tried to wrap that piece with black vinyl too and did a shitty job cutting out holes for the reverse lights, and ended up in the same situation as you...looked like a hack job, so I ripped it off until I can figure out a better way. I think I'll have to make a some kind of stencil or something and stick it over the reverse lights, then wrap the whole thing with the stencils stuck in place, cutting around the stencils, essentially removing them and leaving even sized openings for the reverse lights...rambling, but you get the idea...it's just one of the ways I've been thinking of redoing this...Hopefully it works out
- the only thing on your car that does I might add. I tried to wrap that piece with black vinyl too and did a shitty job cutting out holes for the reverse lights, and ended up in the same situation as you...looked like a hack job, so I ripped it off until I can figure out a better way. I think I'll have to make a some kind of stencil or something and stick it over the reverse lights, then wrap the whole thing with the stencils stuck in place, cutting around the stencils, essentially removing them and leaving even sized openings for the reverse lights...rambling, but you get the idea...it's just one of the ways I've been thinking of redoing this...Hopefully it works out
11-08-2011, 09:25 AM
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Not feelin the CF around the reverse lights...looks kinda half assed - the only thing on your car that does I might add. I tried to wrap that piece with black vinyl too and did a shitty job cutting out holes for the reverse lights, and ended up in the same situation as you...looked like a hack job, so I ripped it off until I can figure out a better way. I think I'll have to make a some kind of stencil or something and stick it over the reverse lights, then wrap the whole thing with the stencils stuck in place, cutting around the stencils, essentially removing them and leaving even sized openings for the reverse lights...rambling, but you get the idea...it's just one of the ways I've been thinking of redoing this...Hopefully it works out
- the only thing on your car that does I might add. I tried to wrap that piece with black vinyl too and did a shitty job cutting out holes for the reverse lights, and ended up in the same situation as you...looked like a hack job, so I ripped it off until I can figure out a better way. I think I'll have to make a some kind of stencil or something and stick it over the reverse lights, then wrap the whole thing with the stencils stuck in place, cutting around the stencils, essentially removing them and leaving even sized openings for the reverse lights...rambling, but you get the idea...it's just one of the ways I've been thinking of redoing this...Hopefully it works outi tried doing the stencil deal with some cardboard cut outs on the previous page, and that's where i ran into trouble. i couldn't get clean cuts and it came out lookin like a 6 year old cut it with plastic scissors.
i've got a place i can go to that'll re-wrap the whole thing in black and do it clean for $50...i'll get around to it eventually. for now i could just copy and paste some black vinyl over the CF border and call it a day...might look a bit better.
i could probably do it myself, i just don't feel like going through with the hassle.
11-08-2011, 09:33 AM
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I know about the cardboard stencils and the problems...I was thinking more a thin plastic (thickness similar to a plastic cup). You make the stencil, then stick it right over each reverse light. Once stuck on, you wrap the whole thing in black vinyl. Then carefully cut each stencil out, and remove them/wash any glue off the garnish. Hopefully this allows for cleaner cuts...
This idea has been in my head for some time now, I think I might try to hammer it out tomorrow on my day off. I'll let you know how it turns out...
This idea has been in my head for some time now, I think I might try to hammer it out tomorrow on my day off. I'll let you know how it turns out...
11-08-2011, 09:48 AM
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thanks joe. i'd rather do it myself and save the $50...i just don't know if i have enough black vinyl to start all over again.
wanna send some my way?
wanna send some my way?
11-08-2011, 09:57 AM
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I like the CF on the strip across the top of the license plate but IMO the other portions just look a little off. Did you paint that trim behind the license plate? I think the way that is in stock form would blend with the CF upper strip really well.
11-08-2011, 12:11 PM
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the entire garnish is wrapped with black vinyl.
i'm probably going to end up removing th CF frame around the reverse lights and just keep it black all the way across (like i wanted to do originally, but messed up with the cutting process)
11-08-2011, 12:14 PM
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underneath the CF frame is jagged/uneven/fucked up cuts that look like crap. i'd rather have the CF on there than the crap cuts.
i'm just gonna re-do the whole bottom in black and call it a day.
11-08-2011, 12:51 PM
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okay, now seeing that picture, i don't hate it.
but it sticks out compared to everything else. it doesn't have that attention to detail the rest has.
if it grows on you, try a smaller outline at least. stencil/mirror so they are perfectly identical also. i can tell they aren't symmetrical, but that's my OCD.
but it sticks out compared to everything else. it doesn't have that attention to detail the rest has.
if it grows on you, try a smaller outline at least. stencil/mirror so they are perfectly identical also. i can tell they aren't symmetrical, but that's my OCD.
11-08-2011, 01:09 PM
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okay, now seeing that picture, i don't hate it.
but it sticks out compared to everything else. it doesn't have that attention to detail the rest has.
if it grows on you, try a smaller outline at least. stencil/mirror so they are perfectly identical also. i can tell they aren't symmetrical, but that's my OCD.
but it sticks out compared to everything else. it doesn't have that attention to detail the rest has.
if it grows on you, try a smaller outline at least. stencil/mirror so they are perfectly identical also. i can tell they aren't symmetrical, but that's my OCD.
me either! ugh...don't worry, i won't have it on for the meet!
11-08-2011, 03:43 PM
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Yeah shark I'm gonna half to agree with everyone else. Loose the cf around the lights. Also you should try tracing paper over the light for the reverse cut out. Maybe pull the e brake up put the car in reverse with it on alt of course. The light may help better to trace that line for the reverse outline. Or you can use blue masking taping and trim it out cover the clear part the vinyl over it. It should leave the same outline with the asking tape under it and just cut it out.
11-08-2011, 05:59 PM
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Is there anything above the rear trim (the piece that you cover with carbon fiber?
I have to admint, i love what you have done to your car so far but this mod doesn't quite look well. The carbon fiber pieces that you put around the rear lights look like they don't belong there besides they seem to not have the same proportion. Perhaps if you wrap the whole lince place thing with carbon fiber it would look much better. Just my humble opinion.
The rest looks good
Glad you are going to re-do it, please post pictures once it is done
I have to admint, i love what you have done to your car so far but this mod doesn't quite look well. The carbon fiber pieces that you put around the rear lights look like they don't belong there besides they seem to not have the same proportion. Perhaps if you wrap the whole lince place thing with carbon fiber it would look much better. Just my humble opinion.
The rest looks good
Glad you are going to re-do it, please post pictures once it is done
11-08-2011, 08:38 PM
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am not diggin it either....A+ for effort and install....
I dont think the perimeter of the reverse lights look good....now if you wrap the full thing it will look sweet....
this is how mine looks....I have the full thing painted NBP (imagine a CF wrap instead) LOL....ignore the paint chip, it has been fixed and thats not my house....
I dont think the perimeter of the reverse lights look good....now if you wrap the full thing it will look sweet....
this is how mine looks....I have the full thing painted NBP (imagine a CF wrap instead) LOL....ignore the paint chip, it has been fixed and thats not my house....
11-08-2011, 08:44 PM
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am not diggin it either....A+ for effort and install....
I dont think the perimeter of the reverse lights look good....now if you wrap the full thing it will look sweet....
this is how mine looks....I have the full thing painted NBP (imagine a CF wrap instead) LOL....ignore the paint chip, it has been fixed and thats not my house....
I dont think the perimeter of the reverse lights look good....now if you wrap the full thing it will look sweet....
this is how mine looks....I have the full thing painted NBP (imagine a CF wrap instead) LOL....ignore the paint chip, it has been fixed and thats not my house....
btw is your rear lip sagging on the right? =P
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11-08-2011, 08:49 PM
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^^^ I knew someone would pick on that....I fixed that....
I fixed the paint chip the rear type S lip and the roof spoiler....(this pic doesnt have it)....freaking came off while doing 80 on the highway hahaha lol....
and GP its painted....not wrapped.....no turning back haha
I fixed the paint chip the rear type S lip and the roof spoiler....(this pic doesnt have it)....freaking came off while doing 80 on the highway hahaha lol....
and GP its painted....not wrapped.....no turning back haha
11-09-2011, 06:59 AM
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hmm...can't tell from the responses if you guys like it or not.
either way, it's coming off tomorrow afternoon!
yeah scott i'll be rectifying the whole situation tomorrow after work. i was gonna wait til friday, but it's annoying me more n more with each passing minute.
gotta keep em' clear...reverse HID's need room to breathe!
thanks. i'm glad i'm re-doing it as well. 
yeah this was very spur of the moment. i was bored...wanted something to do. at least now i know what i need to do and do it right.
yeah that's what i'm gonna do. it'll look like yours except i'm keeping the top license trim piece wrapped in CF. the rest will stay glossy black.
either way, it's coming off tomorrow afternoon!
Yeah shark I'm gonna half to agree with everyone else. Loose the cf around the lights. Also you should try tracing paper over the light for the reverse cut out. Maybe pull the e brake up put the car in reverse with it on alt of course. The light may help better to trace that line for the reverse outline. Or you can use blue masking taping and trim it out cover the clear part the vinyl over it. It should leave the same outline with the asking tape under it and just cut it out.
gotta keep em' clear...reverse HID's need room to breathe!
Is there anything above the rear trim (the piece that you cover with carbon fiber?
I have to admint, i love what you have done to your car so far but this mod doesn't quite look well. The carbon fiber pieces that you put around the rear lights look like they don't belong there besides they seem to not have the same proportion. Perhaps if you wrap the whole lince place thing with carbon fiber it would look much better. Just my humble opinion.
The rest looks good
Glad you are going to re-do it, please post pictures once it is done
I have to admint, i love what you have done to your car so far but this mod doesn't quite look well. The carbon fiber pieces that you put around the rear lights look like they don't belong there besides they seem to not have the same proportion. Perhaps if you wrap the whole lince place thing with carbon fiber it would look much better. Just my humble opinion.
The rest looks good
Glad you are going to re-do it, please post pictures once it is done
am not diggin it either....A+ for effort and install....
I dont think the perimeter of the reverse lights look good....now if you wrap the full thing it will look sweet....
this is how mine looks....I have the full thing painted NBP (imagine a CF wrap instead) LOL....ignore the paint chip, it has been fixed and thats not my house....
I dont think the perimeter of the reverse lights look good....now if you wrap the full thing it will look sweet....
this is how mine looks....I have the full thing painted NBP (imagine a CF wrap instead) LOL....ignore the paint chip, it has been fixed and thats not my house....
11-09-2011, 07:10 AM
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^^^ why dont u wrap all of it
11-09-2011, 07:14 AM
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^what do you mean? wrap everything in black vinyl?
i have the CF in my tail lights, and i like the way the CF looks up top...subtle look.
then i like the way the glossy black matches the NBP paint so it's the best of both worlds.
what'd you have in mind?
i have the CF in my tail lights, and i like the way the CF looks up top...subtle look.
then i like the way the glossy black matches the NBP paint so it's the best of both worlds.
what'd you have in mind?
11-09-2011, 07:15 AM
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how about doing the license plate well in either all black like you planned or graphite/gunmetal CF? not sure how that would look, but it goes with your interior theme.
11-09-2011, 07:40 AM
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^^^ yeah i like that idea....
when I meant all of it, I meant the full license plate frame....but that will make it stand out....i like TLtrigirl's idea better or ur idea of just having the frame glossy black and the chrome bar CF wrapped....
when I meant all of it, I meant the full license plate frame....but that will make it stand out....i like TLtrigirl's idea better or ur idea of just having the frame glossy black and the chrome bar CF wrapped....
11-09-2011, 11:34 AM
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FED-ex just dropped by...
what have we here?
11-09-2011, 03:54 PM
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Sharky, leave the carbon fiber on the rear and see how you feel about it in a week or so.
But I like the new RV6-P !!!
But I like the new RV6-P !!!
11-09-2011, 05:26 PM
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damn nice RV6 bar!
Saw the for sale thread for it haha
Saw the for sale thread for it haha
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that will add a lot of
to ur engine bay.....
11-10-2011, 06:58 AM
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rv6 bar is beautiful. richie made a nice one here.
yeah buddy! gotta get rid of those pesky OEM parts!
hell yeah! lookin forward to the install!
11-10-2011, 07:02 AM
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^^^ besides....thanks for not teasing....there are wayyyyy to many teaser threads on Azine....
11-10-2011, 07:16 AM
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