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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Default Can I remove the black vinyl on the doors?

I have seen on the xb forums that a lot of the owners are removing the vinyl that covers the b pillars on their vehicles. Underneath the vinyl there is perfectly good paint. I have noticed that there is some sort of black vinyl that covers our doors on the b pillars as well. I was wondering if I were to remove this vinyl would there be paint underneath. Has anyone done this or am I S*** out of luck?
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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been there, done that.



Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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how hard was it to take off? i've been debating taking it off on my rs4...
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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it was a PIA. i had two friends help me out. took forever and my fingers hurt in the end. =(

but def. worth it though!
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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looks better black
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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Thanks for the pics toeveryhour. Is the paint underneath the vinyl in good condition?
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by aryan13
Thanks for the pics toeveryhour. Is the paint underneath the vinyl in good condition?
like it was brand new... i miss those days
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
looks better black
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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probably wont see much of a difference on bsp
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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personal pref.

i like it so
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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I like it also. Looks good on certain colors. And yes, it takes a really long time because the vinyl breaks and it's hard to get big sections off.
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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i like it, i always thought they were painted visors lol
Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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that looks pretty good! haha yea i thought it was painted visor too
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