Chandler

First time posting pictures. Be kind please but let me know your thoughts.

Cdn_Aspec

Chandler, is that all vinyl?

Chandler

Cdn_Aspec, all of it is vinyl except for the emblems and the rims which are plasti dip.

sympley

Did you had to take the trim pieces off the car or did you put the vinyl on when these were on the car? Any closer shots of how the edges look? I would like to cover the silver on teh windows/roof as well.

carbonTSEX

Watch out this is the calm before the storm.

VanyDotK

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Looks like some Nike shoes.. personally I'm not into it, but if you like it, that's all that matters. I appreciate the effort though!

rossv1

Uhhhh wtf

03sixer

I suppose with Halloween just around the corner it's fitting. Not feeling it, but as Vany said, to each is own. It's your car personalize how you like but don't expect everyone to be on board.

usdmJON

Eeeek.
Good thing it can all be taken off.

If you like it then leave it. I would take all the orange and plastidip off myself for the chrome.

Then lower it 1-2 inches. Get a kit. Some gorgeous wheels and call it a day.

If you really want to cover the chrome go black vinyl or cf. Not orange. I second the Nike shoemail comment. Or a sick pair of Pumas. Hahaha dam hipster hard core kids

lift3d_

I'm not sure I get it....

ucf_bronco

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So...do you want us to be kind or let you know our thoughts?

I don't like it at all OP. It looks very tacky and out of place...especially on a TL.

If you like it that's all that matters but this gets two thumbs down IMO.

d1sturb3d119

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A for effort. Mods have to go hand in hand with the car its on. You're drawing attention to parts that are on every car and aren't special in any way shape or form. Hell if this were an R8 with the stickers on the intakes on the side it still wouldn't look good. Bright highlights on dark colours typically don't look good unless its just the badges on the car. Its not my style TBH but if you like it that's all that matter's. Its not hurting anyone.

Also plastidip is the goto tool for the weekend "I want to look like a racer" modder. Try a color that is slightly off black. Again nothing bright but just not flat black. Even metallic black. Just as a tip you can use traditional paint methods over plastidip and get the best of both worlds. Primer, basecoat and paint over plastidip and it will look pretty nice. And if you want to get rid of it its the same peeling process. That way you can get a nice metallic color on there. Don't forget to paint the surface behind the wheel's face. That's what makes it pop.

Subtlety is key for most cars these days. Ostentatious works on fully built race cars because they need the aero and sponsors all over. For a road car however less is more.

mr_raja

OP, you are setting yourself up for this one. Actually, you already did.

For some reason, OP's TL reminds of the Citroen from that Top Gear' Best Hatchback episode.

Willie3.5

Reminds me of the movie Tron (bright colors). A bit bright for my taste, but that's what makes us different.

liquidneon

Looks decent. You did a pretty good job!
Not MY style... but I could see some others liking it. As long as you're happy. It's all about personalization after all.

sockpuppet

It seems you've correctly anticipated that it won't be everyone's "cup of tea", but honestly, your TL looks like no other TL on the road, and ultimately, that's the goal of most "modders", isn't it. And I think your execution is quite well done. I like it. I wouldn't be the first to do it to my car, but that's me.

And, I have to admire the stones it took to, firstly, carry out this mod, and secondly, share it here. I wish more people were willing to do this. I mean, I love the look of a really shiny wet CBP, but c'mon...you've seen one, you've seen 'em all. But not yours.

Chandler

I guess I should have also prefaced that I'm obsessed with the color orange so that's what my thought process was. How to somewhat tastefully add as much orange to the car while staying on a budget. Haha appreciate all the feedback guys thank you!

potmilkz

i would normally address the elephant in the room.. but i will give you the benefit of the doubt since Halloween is right around the corner..

but seriously.. you need to sit there and really count how many different colors you have on your car..and how the colors are matching.

potmilkz

if you like orange that much, you should vinyl the whole car orange and leave the rims/grill/emblem, trim black.. kind of the opposite of what you did.. looks better that way.

tenstrum

Nice work, but not my cup of tea.

dtc5

I think it will look better if the window trim and door handle are plastidip in black

d1sturb3d119

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Get some nice wheels get a aggressive drop and go matte or gloss orange for the whole car. Highlight different areas with metallic black or grey. Something like that...

ucf_bronco

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What ^^^ said.

big10purdue

I actually kinda like it. I wouldn't drive it... but I like it. It takes balls to do what you want and not care about other people's negative comments. One thing that needs to be said is that the job looks like it was done really well...

potmilkz

A for effort

F on design

kwong819

as long as you like it, but i would have rather spent my money on something else to make it look better

Cdn_Aspec

Thats funny!

Tribalheads

Not my style, but that's me!

Booya4139

looks a little strange, but thanks for sharing

KrisTL

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Oh lawd cheesus grate lord

JT4

Nice work, but not my style..Then again I'm not making the payments so if you like it that's all that should matter.