Any suggestions?
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Any suggestions?
Hi all,
I have a decision to make for one of final touches on the car and I just can't make up my mind...
Currently have this eyesore on the bootlid:
I can't decide whether to fit one of the V4 ones..
Or a lip spoiler..
One day (well most days), I want to go for the V4 one as this helps return to car to OE (as it is a V4). But the lip is a little bit different, although it isn't different enough to be different, if that makes sense....
I have both items in hand so it isn't like one will cost me less to buy. I will need to have the holes welded up to fir the lip though.
Can't decide....
many thanks
rossi
I have a decision to make for one of final touches on the car and I just can't make up my mind...
Currently have this eyesore on the bootlid:
I can't decide whether to fit one of the V4 ones..
Or a lip spoiler..
One day (well most days), I want to go for the V4 one as this helps return to car to OE (as it is a V4). But the lip is a little bit different, although it isn't different enough to be different, if that makes sense....
I have both items in hand so it isn't like one will cost me less to buy. I will need to have the holes welded up to fir the lip though.
Can't decide....
many thanks
rossi
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Just my opinion (and I am a girl so it probably doesn't count anyway ) but the V4 for sure - as you say takes the car back to OE & it is part of the car's identity!
I'm not a fan of the lip or the de-spoilered look!
I'm not a fan of the lip or the de-spoilered look!
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Cheers for the comments guys (n gals!)..
V6 was on it when I brought it. There are not any extra holes so hopefully no filling would be required if I go with the V4. However, the V6 is bonded on with something as it won't come off with just the bolts removed. I suspect it will damage the paint so will have to get it painted regardless.
Any ideas of paint code (where I can find it? VIN?) or is it just mica black?
Big fan of Matt's RA with the lip. Also DaOnes (where the pic above came from) looks superb with the lip, which is why I've been thinking about it...
I don't photo-***** much so one from the front ...
That V6 just looks stuck on....Think the V4 is winning. It is just the right size/lines to keep with the rest of the car.
V6 was on it when I brought it. There are not any extra holes so hopefully no filling would be required if I go with the V4. However, the V6 is bonded on with something as it won't come off with just the bolts removed. I suspect it will damage the paint so will have to get it painted regardless.
Any ideas of paint code (where I can find it? VIN?) or is it just mica black?
Big fan of Matt's RA with the lip. Also DaOnes (where the pic above came from) looks superb with the lip, which is why I've been thinking about it...
I don't photo-***** much so one from the front ...
That V6 just looks stuck on....Think the V4 is winning. It is just the right size/lines to keep with the rest of the car.
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It is not a genuine item and has some minor marks.. Planning on putting it in general when the time comes for £60 but happy to let it go to an ESC member cheaper. Closer picture below to give you a better idea..
I like the look, but just can't bring myself to go completely de-spoiler.
Low blow..
I like the look, but just can't bring myself to go completely de-spoiler.
Low blow..
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Well.... the spoiler cme off at the weekend and made a right mess!
Whoever put it on used No Nails or similar glue. The paint wasn't in very good shape under there either.
My friend who helped remove it is a vinyl graphics man and wanted to carbon wrap the bootlid so we did...
I'm not sure about it to be honest but he thinks it looks awesome. Any opinions?
V4 spoiler is still my choice I think but need to save some pennies to have it and the bootlid sprayed.
Whoever put it on used No Nails or similar glue. The paint wasn't in very good shape under there either.
My friend who helped remove it is a vinyl graphics man and wanted to carbon wrap the bootlid so we did...
I'm not sure about it to be honest but he thinks it looks awesome. Any opinions?
V4 spoiler is still my choice I think but need to save some pennies to have it and the bootlid sprayed.
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Don't like the carbon, looks what it is, a vinyl that resembles carbon. Cheapens the look of the car IMO
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I don't think the pics are going to show it to it's best tbh. I like it and would be tempted to buff it up a bit with some product to add some sheen. Personally non carbon wraps would look better but live with it for a bit see how it grows on you. I am tempted to do the specD, how have you spanned the holes ? if there are any ?
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Cheers for the comments so far..
I'm not sold on it yet.. it's not really 'me'...
I will hopefully have time this weekend to gove it a wash 'n' wax and will wax the bootlid to see if I can gloss it a bit.
Spoiler came off as one (well the two bits upper/lower) undamaged, the only damage was to my bootlid No Nails... seriously...
As it is a temp solution, we just layered it directly over the holes (only four). The wrap itself it pretty impressive in that you can keep heating it up, lifting it etc and it still maintains its properties. The chap that did it for me done his entire 350Z in it...
I'm not sold on it yet.. it's not really 'me'...
I will hopefully have time this weekend to gove it a wash 'n' wax and will wax the bootlid to see if I can gloss it a bit.
Spoiler came off as one (well the two bits upper/lower) undamaged, the only damage was to my bootlid No Nails... seriously...
As it is a temp solution, we just layered it directly over the holes (only four). The wrap itself it pretty impressive in that you can keep heating it up, lifting it etc and it still maintains its properties. The chap that did it for me done his entire 350Z in it...
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I've read elsewhere on here that some of the glossy products had a bit of a negative effect on the 3M matt vinyl, might be worth testing a small area first.
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Be careful with any product that has any form of cut. It may "remove" some of the carbon effect. Best way to get gloss on this would be to apply a layer of clear vinyl over the top. But you should be ok with a synthetic / acrylic product. Something like Poorboys EX-P. Waxes may just sit on the top and "bleed". It does depend though on the properties of the vinyl.