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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:53 AM
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hey SL members. i have a friend that owns a shop here in Vegas that can do a killer job an making a vinyl Hood for me for my upcoming show. I could go CF but 400-500 is tooo much $$$ right now.

Soooo i was wondering what you guys would think about a Vinyl Hood. i ve seen my friends work and trust me it looks like the dude bought a new hood. and the quality of the vinyl is the best money can buy. hes hooking me up on just spending 80$ = GOOD for me.

I was thinking a Gunmetal type of Silver or just go Black ?? not sure.

by the way has anybody even seen a vinyl Hood????? heres my car.


Shows on July 15 so i need to act fast with some more Mods. thanks guys
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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by the way has anybody even seen a vinyl Hood?????
Can't say I have.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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wow then i think i might just do it for the show. since it seems to be a new mod. or at least i think it is.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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i havent seen a vinyl hood... but for 80 bucks, WOW. i would say gunmetal
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:00 AM
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hes hooking it up for the show. i would think gunmetal too. thanks man for the reply.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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Never seen that b 4..but am selling a cf hood " vader" for 200 prefer pick only.i stay in palmdale
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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Please post pics when you get the hood done.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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a vinyl wrapped hood you mean..?
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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interesting... watching
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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yea a vinyl wrapped hood. whens hes done it looks like a diff hood like they are manufactured that way. i can get it in any color i choose. 200 $ for a CF hood wow thats a good deal man.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Interested to see this installed, post pics when you get it!
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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posting pics in upcoming week.
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Get a vinyl-wrapped hood and be different. :D
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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positive side
of a vinyl'd hood...peelable!

'assorted colors' for mine.

Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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yay, be unique! I know in your other thread i say to not go cf, and i think doing a hood in gun metal would look freakin sweet, i think it will compliment your already amazing car quite nicely! good luck bro
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LiQuIdBlItZ770
by the way has anybody even seen a vinyl Hood????? heres my car.


Shows on July 15 so i need to act fast with some more Mods. thanks guys
Off topic, but what % of tint do you have?
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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thanks SL members for the o so needed advive. and peelable of vinyl is a positive aspect.

alright my mind is made up. im gettin it done this week.

one more Question should i get the hood done like this one the V shape vinyl on hood?? or just do the whole hood??
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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my tint is Limo tint dont know the % way illegal here in vegas, but cops understand and dont bother you to much. they jus say hey you is that limo tint on your vehicle and i say no sir and then they laugh and leave me alone. shooot it was 110 degrees today. HoTTT!!!!
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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LoL! Okay. It looks nice IMO. Limo tint I guess is 5% VLT. Thanks!
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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i love the rs2 color
im so painting my sw that color when i get it paid off



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