perks11

I have always been interested in this, personally i think flat black looks sick on cars when done properly. i say props to you, and if you go through with it post pics!

Rx8_rotory_Noobie

Congrats, you have lowering springs and tint, along with 90% of the community.

Thanks man, I'm hoping it will look good, gonna make sure i get my moneys worth if I'mgonna invest it into flat black. will deff post some pics, ill shoot you a PM when i post em! =]

pdxhak

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I know it may not seem like it but a lot of the criticism you are receiving is constructive Seriously if no one cared then this thread would have died a quick death.

Rx8_rotory_Noobie

I guess that makes sense. Its hard to read past the petty insults to what the person is actually trying to be helpful about.

I do have one more question about the vinyl, is it tough to maintain? Stain easily? General info please, and if possible leave out any insults lol.

perks11

dunno if its the same material, but i had a decal custom made by a local shop and its was easy to take care of,showed some scratches but nothing horrible acted just as one would expect couldnt wax for a couple of days after then just normal care.

chickenwafer

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Dude I think it would sick....I've helped you out and even gave you the link to where you can buy the ****. But I don't work at a ****** wrap shop so how the hell would I know how much you need??

Do some leg work on your own, go outside and measure your car. Or take it to a shop that does vinyl wraps and get an estimate.

Rotr8

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Werd ^^^

How much better would this thread be if it was " hey everyone look WTF I did and how badass it is" instead of "someone please hold my hand"

Comon dude if you have the drive you say you have then it should be done, or you should have atleast some research to share and then we can discuss,,,

nvrfalter

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what is the point of this thread besides dissing people with tint and springs. if you want to do it, dont bitch in here or try and play the martyr like everyone just ***** on you, just go do it. you have more than enough information to get it done.

ferg

I feel bad that everyone always makes fun of Rx8_rotory_Noobie just my 2 cents

Rx8_rotory_Noobie

It's whatever. Im gonna TRY to do my hood and trunk by myself. If it works out I'll move on to the rest of the car, one of the NCOs i work with actually owns a paint shop, he said vinyls arent that hard to do, just peel, stretch, stick and compress. Ill measure the hood and trunk later, but from what i gather the site you supplied only sells the vinyl in 58" widths by whatever lengths you need. Ill keep everyone updated.

GrifNasty

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Whats wrong with that? Is easy and cheap..It's the first thing most people do.

Look at his avatar..

I think the vinyl would look good right after coming out from the shop, but eventually the environment would get to it. Dust and/or pollen would get stuck in the clean edges where the vinyl was cut and it might start to peel. The you would be really pissed.

Get it painted flat black. I did about 5 minutes of research and found out that you can get clearcoat with a dulling agent to still allow the flat black color of the car to show through.http://www.autobodydepot.net/docs/P-217.pdf

EDIT - I read a little more and found that the dulling agent isn't much of a protective coating for an automobile that sees weather daily. You would have to get it clearcoated an ample amount of times then add a coat of clear w/dulling. - Not personal experience, just what I've read. I have to say though it's gonna be hella expensive, but would be much better than cheap vinyl.

ferg

wow hes only 20 with an rx8, when i was 20 i had a 1978 Buick regal and moved up to a 1989 Honda accord

shakeyourbrakes

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thats one of the best posts in this thread.

EMart11b

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Bonuses... Giving Soldiers a false sense of wealth since 1775!

Rx8_rotory_Noobie

Once again, i didnt spend my bonus on my RX8. I'm good with money, and why the **** does it matter what i spend my money on anyways?

DubbsLuvs8s

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https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/new-rx8-veilside-replica-cheap-need-gone-asap-180683/


If you were still considering knockoff veilsides

shakeyourbrakes

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you should just save up some more money and go for the rmagic widebody kit...you could paint that kit flat black, or bright pink and it would look just as amazing.

Rx8_rotory_Noobie

I think I'm gonna skip out on the flat black, hwever i might go full two-tone black and red, which means getting my roof and door pillars painted black as well. I think that will look pretty good.

Spinning Sushi

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Door pillers? Aren't they are already black? Do you mean the rear doors around the window.. as in basically the top half of the car will be black? What about your trunk?

Rx8_rotory_Noobie

Yeah, the pillars in between the windshield and the front windows and the pillars between the rear windshield and the rear windows will need to be painted black. My trunk is already painted black.

Rotr8

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oooohh great,,

Now all that bitchin you did was really worth it,,,

Rx8_rotory_Noobie

Rofl, whatever dude, you guys are the ones that made me not want to do the flat black.

I LOVE this car, this is the look im going for.

gh8st

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bunique.. his ride is dope and unique. i believe it's for sale

Rotr8

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so you have a weak will power and dont follow through on things you want to start a whole thread about and not even research,,, Indeed ROFLMFAO

pdxhak

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Yep he should just buy his ride.

HATER!!!