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Old 03-26-2014, 11:20 AM
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New 2014 TL SH-AWD A-Spec

I take possession of a brand new, black 2014 TL SH-AWD A-Spec tonight. It's my first Acura and i'm pretty pumped! Now, the GM there told me he has a guy that does vinyl wrap and could do the chrome front nose area for $300 or something in that neighbourhood. Are there any other options to do this? I wasn't really wanting to spend that much to black out the front of the car. Thanks for the help!
Old 03-26-2014, 12:28 PM
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I would wrap the front in 3M or whatever vinyl they use just to prevent any stone chips. The best place to get this done IMO is Audio Heaven (I am not associated with them in any way). I had my previous car's windows tinted there 4 years ago and the tint still looks like new. So my recommendation is solely based on my own experience.

Look them up, they are in Richmond Hill (a little far from you but I think it's worth the drive if you are doing something like this).

Audio Heaven Inc.
55 West Beaver Creek, Unit 43
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Old 03-26-2014, 01:28 PM
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milz_long...Congrats my Canuck friend!! You will truly enjoy this vehicle, especially with the sh-awd. I am not an expert on the front covering as I never did mine but wanted to welcome you on Acurazine. Make sure you post pics when you get a chance.
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A-spec? I thought that was only 3g. Do you have a pic or even better a link to some info on it? I'm quite intrigued by this.
Old 03-26-2014, 03:35 PM
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^^ It's a Canadian thing....go to Acura.ca and you will have all the info.
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Ahh...makes sense. Thanks
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Congrats' Milz, I just picked up a 2014 TL SHAWD ASPEC, but Bellanova Pearl White... I live very close by.. Im sure we will cross paths.

About the vinyl, I just purchased some 3m vinyl, going to try to do this myself.... I will post pictures once its done..
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Congrats! Exciting times for sure. Enjoy the new ride and post pics!
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Congrats on your new acquisition, enjoy the ride.
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Old 03-27-2014, 02:20 AM
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Congrats, and we'll love to see some pictures of your new ride.
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Welcome to AcuraZine and congrats on your purchase.
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase!
Old 03-27-2014, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Cdn_Aspec
Congrats' Milz, I just picked up a 2014 TL SHAWD ASPEC, but Bellanova Pearl White... I live very close by.. Im sure we will cross paths.

About the vinyl, I just purchased some 3m vinyl, going to try to do this myself.... I will post pictures once its done..
I'm jelous, my first choice was the white but all the dealership had left was black. I'm very happy with it though. I got the windows all blacked out now and it looks pretty pimp. Where did you buy the 3M viynl from if I may ask?

Also, thanks for all the congrats guys, i appreciate it. I'm looking forward to meeting some other TL owners in the area. I will get some pics this weekend hopefully and post them up.
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Originally Posted by SirCarroll
A-spec? I thought that was only 3g. Do you have a pic or even better a link to some info on it? I'm quite intrigued by this.
Yes, I believe the "A-Spec" badged 4G's are only available in Canada.
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Congrats on your new TL and welcome to AZ
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See you guys on the QEW!
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Hamilton? I know where that is!
Congrats on the car.
You got the right colour too, lol.
White is for refrigerators.
Where did you buy it and how was your dealership experience?
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Congrats Milz.....tell the GM you want to do it-then counter his $300 price.
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I got my front amd rear chrome accents wrapped in black for $100 at Restyleit in Markham. They are the best, my neighbor got his BMW 750i wrapped in matte black and it looks awesome. Audio Haven does a great job with tints had my sisters b250 done there but I wasnt aware they did wrapping as well.
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Originally Posted by jim_c
Hamilton? I know where that is!
Congrats on the car.
You got the right colour too, lol.
White is for refrigerators.
Where did you buy it and how was your dealership experience?
I got it from Acura of Hamilton and my dealership experience was awesome. My wife had just gotten a new 2014 ILX from the same dealership 3 weeks prior. The GM asked me if I'd be interested in a new TL as he had some great offers available. I gave him the buyout info on my Nissan Xterra SUV and he went to work making it happen for me.

We've known and dealt with the GM there for years as he was the GM at Sterling Honda in Hamilton as well as Collins Nissan in St. Catharines. He's always treated us awesome and given us amazing deals on vehicles.
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Originally Posted by milz_long
I got it from Acura of Hamilton and my dealership experience was awesome. My wife had just gotten a new 2014 ILX from the same dealership 3 weeks prior. The GM asked me if I'd be interested in a new TL as he had some great offers available. I gave him the buyout info on my Nissan Xterra SUV and he went to work making it happen for me.

We've known and dealt with the GM there for years as he was the GM at Sterling Honda in Hamilton as well as Collins Nissan in St. Catharines. He's always treated us awesome and given us amazing deals on vehicles.
What's the guy's name? Maybe on my next Acura I'll go to Hamilton.
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Originally Posted by skabei
What's the guy's name? Maybe on my next Acura I'll go to Hamilton.
His name is Louis Iaquinto.
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Originally Posted by jim_c
Hamilton? I know where that is!
Congrats on the car.
You got the right colour too, lol.
White is for refrigerators.
Where did you buy it and how was your dealership experience?
Luckily our TL's are Pearl
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^ Good one. You know I'm just kidding.
So long as it's clean any TL will look good.
Right, Weatherman?

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Well if you are a repeat customer and also bought two cars from him this year, you SHOULD get a hellofadeal.
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Originally Posted by jim_c
^ Good one. You know I'm just kidding.
So long as it's clean any TL will look good.
Right, Weatherman?
LOL.. yeah man..all in good fun... lo
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Congrats!
Any pics of your new car?
I would love to see what a 14' A-spec looks like.
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