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Vinyl wrapping my roof...good or bad idea?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by knine00, Mar 20, 2012.

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Vinyl wrap my roof?

Poll closed Apr 19, 2012.
  1. Good idea

    22 vote(s)
    55.0%
  2. Bad Idea

    18 vote(s)
    45.0%
  1. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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    knine00

    knine00 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was thinking about vinyl wrapping my roof in black. What do you guys think?
     
  2. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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    Aw9d

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    It will only hold up for about 4-5 years (Depending on weather). I used a 'decent' wrap on my Integra hood and it lasted me 2 years parked out side in Az sun before it started to peel. I've heard better quality will last longer.
     
  3. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    knine00

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    what about paint fading?
     
  4. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    mcdowell

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    I say not. Looks good as is.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    Aw9d

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    A good paint job will hold up a lot longer than vinyl wrap would. I'd look to have it painted, it shouldn't cost that much to do.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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    Why would you want a black roof?
     
  7. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:17 PM
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    knine00

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    I seen a few tacoma with it and I like the look. Its different
     
  8. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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    Why would you want those ugly wind deflectors all over your truck? Same reason the OP wants a black roof, because he likes it.

    It's just personal opinion. I think if it is done right, it could look neat.
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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  10. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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  11. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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    Do IT!!!! :devil:

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  12. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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    Jerez

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    X2....do it, im going to soon enough :bananadance:
     
  13. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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  14. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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    i would do it if i could see it
     
  15. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    Is that the original one you installed or have you gone through a few?
     
  16. Mar 20, 2012 at 5:01 PM
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    First one. And I would imagine that weather in NC is nicer to than the elements in MT...
     
  17. Mar 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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    how long has it been on there?
     
  18. Mar 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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    ~10 mos
     
  19. Mar 20, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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    knine00

    knine00 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ok its vinyl right?
     
  20. Mar 20, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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    lol no my bad... I kinda left that out. It is plasti-derp for now. :eek: I have had 0 issues with it though. I plan to go vinyl this summer sometime though. Talk to RAD. I talked to him once upon a time and he has had his for quite some time with 0 issues as far as I know.
     

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