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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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i'm going to order gloss black vinyl to wrap the head light rings, tail light chrome outline, belt line, gas door thingamabob, and door handles. Maybe even the rear diffuser. do you think it will be possible?

also, where should i buy the vinyl? i've looked at decalfx.com
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Someone once suggested to me Oracle vinyl. You can actually find it on eBay pretty cheap.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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the only thing i'm concerned with is the gas cap and door handles. will i (or a local shop) be able to vinyl them since they are complex shapes?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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www.lylesvinylstyles.net
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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those prices are ridiculous.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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maybe here http://www.aestheticreations.net
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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or just Plasti-dip, I did that and works great.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DNadar
the only thing i'm concerned with is the gas cap and door handles. will i (or a local shop) be able to vinyl them since they are complex shapes?
Originally Posted by DNadar
those prices are ridiculous.
Your above comment is why they are high. But you will find no-one does a better job.

And yes the door handles and gas cap are rather difficult to do. Also beware the light light rings are not that easy either to do in vinyl and get them looking perfect. Just be careful and take your time you should be able to do it.

Anyway, Good luck with your project and post some pictures when you are done.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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vinyl is not easy to work with. send the stuff to Vinyl Styles if you want it to look good. Do a few pieces at a time.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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i might get it done locally at http://www.sign-o-saurus.com/. Called them and they quoted me $45 for one door handle! I'm going to go in and see if they can give me a package deal on everything i want done
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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you should try the easier stuff like tail light rings. I just tried them for the first time and had a good time workin on it =] they look great. granted they arent 100% perfect as the ones from vinylstyles....but they look really good =] and im happy with them
 
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