all my custom Vinyl overlays

[GETxERxDONE]

for the ones that havnt seen the other threads about it: i bought 8 foot of gloss black vinyl from a local sign shop for 1.20 a foot and began trying it on stuff

started out with a front JDM emblem

heres the thread for it my custom JDM emblem

then i did what i originally planned on with it. the HFP front lip

(link for the DIY in my Sig)

then i did the lower part of the Si grille


then the door handle trims


then Eyelids :)






finished the emblem



i love the way everything has turned out so far, i plan on doing the lip spoiler too, but i cant get it off lol ill do it later though

i want to do the roof too..but i dont want to do it in 2 pieces..and i cant find any wide enough to do the whole thing

any questions, comments, or suggestions on other stuff let me know!

[Izzy]

Not to sound like a dick,but I'd do the whole car.

Then, head up to a meet, then peel it all away. Balleur chameleon paint right there.

[projectprelude]

actually looks pretty good...i dont like it over the JDM emblem tho

[GETxERxDONE]

lol izzy..its actually a good idea for when i drive awhile for meets..prob better than tape

im still waiting for my overlay from grafxpressions to come in..tomorrow will be the 9th day after i ordered it..

[shawnono]

Can you make a DIY on how you did the eyelids?

[GETxERxDONE]

hmm..i might can.. but its pretty straight forward really, if you have ever done vinyl work before. just cut a piece as long as you want it (you can always make it shorter by moving it in so u can just cut it off later

[Nomar06]

good stuff

[darkdan]

Vinyl comes up to 48" wide for most brands.

Now the important thing....did you use cast or calendered vinyl?

[darkdan]

Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

lol izzy..its actually a good idea for when i drive awhile for meets..prob better than tape

im still waiting for my overlay from grafxpressions to come in..tomorrow will be the 9th day after i ordered it..

Or you can buy that stuff they wrap new cars in for the transport to the dealership. It's super cheap and peels off cleanly.

[GETxERxDONE]

Originally Posted by darkdan

Vinyl comes up to 48" wide for most brands.

Now the important thing....did you use cast or calendered vinyl?

whats the difference..and how can i tell? i used the stuff they use on the side of work trucks for lettering and graphics. the brand i have is avery, and the widest it comes in is 36" i believe

[GETxERxDONE]

Originally Posted by darkdan

Or you can buy that stuff they wrap new cars in for the transport to the dealership. It's super cheap and peels off cleanly.

where can i buy that at?

[Cr8tive_leo]

Originally Posted by darkdan

Vinyl comes up to 48" wide for most brands.

Now the important thing....did you use cast or calendered vinyl?

My guess would be Cast, since it is Auto Vinyl he bought, and it's high Gloss, I don't think Calendered comes in high gloss.

[GETxERxDONE]

after looking at the info he gave me, im 99% sure its cast. feels just like the tint i got for my tail lights except its a little more rubbery

[darkdan]

Originally Posted by Cr8tive_leo

My guess would be Cast, since it is Auto Vinyl he bought, and it's high Gloss, I don't think Calendered comes in high gloss.

I don't know, some of the intermediate calendered vinyls nowadays are pretty glossy. Nowhere near as glossy as cast, but getting close.

Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

whats the difference..and how can i tell? i used the stuff they use on the side of work trucks for lettering and graphics. the brand i have is avery, and the widest it comes in is 36" i believe

It's usually printed on the back. Avery cast (a9) sucks! It's notorious for shrinking like crazy (worse than calendered).

Bad Avery A8 Vinyl, Shrinking A-8, A-9, A9 - Avery Vinyl Distributors, Suppliers, Universal, FDC, Reviews, Problems Photos, Pictures, Examples, , FDC, Universal

The difference is how it's made and how well it's going to last.

Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

where can i buy that at?

Automotive tapes, masking products, OEM Applications, ProtectRite, Autowrap, American Biltrite

Or just get paint protection film installed.

[1chin3s3_b0i]

looking good!

[GETxERxDONE]

Originally Posted by darkdan

Or just get paint protection film installed.

that stuff is really really thin though

and ill post pics when i get everything installed and together :)

[Duce2k]

Looks good buddy...

[habitat]

I think it's a great solution for people who want contrast on a budget. Much better than spending hundreds of dollars on CF pieces to get nearly the same effect!

[Excalibur]

I don't like it over the lights, emblem, or door handles.

[GETxERxDONE]

thanks guys

and again..the black emblem is just temporary