R56 Please post pictures of your R56 here...
6th Gear
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From: Cherry Log, Georgia USA
or these, not necessarily CF, but silver Shelby is cool.
Annette
Did you apply them yourself? If so, was it difficult?
2nd Gear
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From: South Florida
Right, they are matte, as in not glossy. They actually had to replace the stripes as the valve to keep the windshield washer spray was missing? the fluid dripped over the strip and left a stain.
mental note, don't let washer fluid sit idle on the hood or stripe...
mental note, don't let washer fluid sit idle on the hood or stripe...
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From: Cherry Log, Georgia USA
Annette
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From: Fairfax, VA
nice jcw
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From: Green Bay, WI
Just picked mine up yesterday. Here's a couple of pics -- one still in the showroom and one at home.
Maybe I'm different than most here, but I don't have any mods planned. I like it just the way I ordered it. Maybe that will change, who knows?
Maybe I'm different than most here, but I don't have any mods planned. I like it just the way I ordered it. Maybe that will change, who knows?
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From: Fairfax, VA
that will change.. dont worry
Hey has anyone ever tried polishing/waxing gloss vinyl? I know it sounds strange but I have micro scratches and swirls on my stripes now. The meguairs wax says not to use on vinyl, rubber, plastic or anything that isn't painted. So I am wondering what to do? Any suggestions are welcome. Same thing for my JCW CF Hood scoop, how do you guys keep that thing shiny as well?
He explained to me, that the printed vinyl doesn't take to being waxed because it will break down the thin ink, used to give you the pattern/colors you paid for, and you'll either wax it right off... or smear the poo out of it. His method of using the "Cut Vinyl" (for solid color stripes) is much more durable, because the vinyl IS the color you see; therefore, no chance of bleeding it down. He actually recommended that I wax the vinyl (with a good carnuba) to help it last.
(now, whether its just a good way for him to get repeat business or not... I'm not 100% sure. But one things for sure, I don't have to worry about the ink chipping, flaking, or smearing off of my stripes!)
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Savannah Georgia
Thump, I feel your climate pain! Moved out west for a few years (Vegas x 2/Tucson x 1) and much prefer our wet heat here in the South. Sweet wheels! Actually I dig the whole look. Good job.
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From: New York, NY
I can't speak to the CF hood scoop... but wrt the vinyl; it depends. If they are the factory bonnet stripes I wouldn't wax them... because they are "printed" vinyl. I had factory bonnet stripes for about 6 months, before a hail storm came through & caused enough damage that required the hood to be repainted. Afterwards, I had some custom "Cut Vinyl" installed by Todd Pearson (www.toddsmods.com), of WhiteRoofRadio fame.
He explained to me, that the printed vinyl doesn't take to being waxed because it will break down the thin ink, used to give you the pattern/colors you paid for, and you'll either wax it right off... or smear the poo out of it. His method of using the "Cut Vinyl" (for solid color stripes) is much more durable, because the vinyl IS the color you see; therefore, no chance of bleeding it down. He actually recommended that I wax the vinyl (with a good carnuba) to help it last.
(now, whether its just a good way for him to get repeat business or not... I'm not 100% sure. But one things for sure, I don't have to worry about the ink chipping, flaking, or smearing off of my stripes!)
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He explained to me, that the printed vinyl doesn't take to being waxed because it will break down the thin ink, used to give you the pattern/colors you paid for, and you'll either wax it right off... or smear the poo out of it. His method of using the "Cut Vinyl" (for solid color stripes) is much more durable, because the vinyl IS the color you see; therefore, no chance of bleeding it down. He actually recommended that I wax the vinyl (with a good carnuba) to help it last.
(now, whether its just a good way for him to get repeat business or not... I'm not 100% sure. But one things for sure, I don't have to worry about the ink chipping, flaking, or smearing off of my stripes!)
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Those stripes are badass!, Nice job...very unique
Yeah, I taped off my stripes and other vinyl because I was unsure. I don't have any flaking or paint coming off as of yet, but I'll look out for that. Probably get some upgraded stripes like you did down the line.
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From: Central VA
The new stripes are some of the most unique I've seen, looks real good!
I was getting a little worried as Todd was installing them. The silver was darker than I wanted. BUT... once I got Branwen out in the sun; 
I was SOLD!
(and the fact that they are Metallic Silver... makes them even that much more chill)
I was SOLD!(and the fact that they are Metallic Silver... makes them even that much more chill)
