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08-19-2009, 03:12 AM
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Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
Here are the pics, what do you guys think? Will it be good on our SVXi?
Can someone photoshop some multi colored SVXi?          
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08-19-2009, 04:51 AM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
oh look added weight!
I doubt that stuff would last...once the sun hits it, the corners and crap will start to peel from warping.
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08-19-2009, 05:01 AM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
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Shrinkage! and everywhere you cut that stuff to make if fit just right you will damage your paint. 3 years later all of those scratches in the paint will start rusting.
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08-19-2009, 05:23 AM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
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Vinyl doesn't get affected by sun. Maybe after 10 years, yes. But before that I doubt it. BTW, the sqfoot of this vinyl costs $65. I don't think you will get sh!t for vinyl at $65. Michael might have a point while using the cutter and scratching the paint. At this stage what interests me in this is the looks on the SVX.
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08-19-2009, 06:51 AM
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08-19-2009, 12:53 PM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
Looks kinda cool. Definitely beats a faded clear coat
 -Bill
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#7
08-19-2009, 03:00 PM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
Nothing says rice like putting fake CF on your car when you're too cheap to buy the real thing.
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#8
08-19-2009, 04:45 PM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
Over at SAAB Central, someone posted about using the satin finished carbon fiber vinyl with photos. This looks tastefully done and improves on the original factory finishes. However, I can't see any place it could be used on the interior of the SVX and look correct.
   For more photos and information, click HERE .
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08-19-2009, 04:48 PM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel
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08-19-2009, 04:56 PM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel
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#11
08-19-2009, 10:25 PM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
That CF vinyl would probably last longer and look better than the flaking clear coat on the roof of my SVX...
But I'd rather just have the paint re-done correctly.
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#12
08-20-2009, 04:28 AM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
I've always hated the look of raw carbon fiber body panels. It makes it look like the car is unfinished, like the owner was too broke to get the parts painted. Raw carbon fiber looks nice as an accent though, when worked into a paint scheme, but whole raw panels just look tacky.
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08-20-2009, 07:12 AM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
lol at that..
What kinda guarantee lol I can take a brown bag, and put some dog doo in it and guarantee it too. You obviously are a sucker. Quote:
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08-20-2009, 07:19 AM
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08-21-2009, 02:47 AM
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Re: Carbon Fibre Vinyl Instead of Black Top/Trunk
why add weight... for a carbon fiber look?? personally I agree with the statement above I think raw carbon fiber panels look tachy. why not actually get a real carbon fiber trunk made for us
I'm sure there would be people interested in a real carbon fiber trunk
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