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so thinking about doing this:

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good idea/bad idea?

will hide a nice crack in the front nose just behind the bumper...
Whats the consensus on stripes?

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Post by amarshall »

I still like the Eclat Sprint offset style stripe, but was outvoted on that one when I suggested doing it to my car!


That mock-up of yours doesn't look altogether hideous, though I wouldn't carry it on below the bumper myself.
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Doesn't float my boat, but then again if it does yours & keeps you happy good for you! :|

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I think it looks good. Can you knock out a rear view. You seem to be very good with photoshop!!
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Ozzy_UK wrote:so thinking about doing this:

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good idea/bad idea?

will hide a nice crack in the front nose just behind the bumper...
Whats the consensus on stripes?

Oz.
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Looks good, go for it Oz 8) (No brainer)
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Post by AndyC »

I like it, perhaps not as much as if the base colour was yellow as opposed to white, but I guess if you're starting with a white car that's how it goes.
But it's your car and it must suit your taste as long as you plan to keep it for a while. If you were planning to sell in a short while then advice is leave it standard as every styling limits the audience to whom the car appeals.

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Hi Oz

When I was at the Autosport show this year there was a company covering a Lambo in plastic!! - the whole car! Until you got really close it looked like paint. You could do your stipes in plastic film and remove it if you didn't like it/got fed-up with it! Their website is fenngraphics.co.uk Might be worth a look.

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I like it. I echo Angus' comment about staying above the bumper line, but it looks neat and distinctive - they'll definitely recognise you in their rearview mirror as you close on them! :D
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Hi, love the idea, so much so I did it to mine. http://s849.photobucket.com/albums/ab53/oldmxr/

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Oldmxr wrote:Hi, love the idea, so much so I did it to mine. http://s849.photobucket.com/albums/ab53/oldmxr/

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looks really good, but i think i would have continued it down the bumpers... looks like an Excel Sports Racer :)

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Pete Boole wrote:Hi Oz

When I was at the Autosport show this year there was a company covering a Lambo in plastic!! - the whole car! Until you got really close it looked like paint. You could do your stipes in plastic film and remove it if you didn't like it/got fed-up with it! Their website is fenngraphics.co.uk Might be worth a look.

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yeah i have been toying with a FULL vinyl wrap which is about £1200, as opposed to a full respray at £3k+....
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Tanz wrote:I think it looks good. Can you knock out a rear view. You seem to be very good with photoshop!!
will do when i have time, :) photoshops just one of my digital skills :P
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Yes it probably would look better all the way, Wasn't sure when i hadit done. The rear bumper has to be redone as it was done seperately and didn't quite line up!!!

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I prefer all the way down the bumpers. 8)
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I like it, but would go for assymetrical and matt black
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