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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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I was just wondering what everyone's opinion on vinyl graphics on cars was? Is it too fast and furious? Is it risky having it look nice and would only look well with simple graphics?

I'm a graphic designer by trade and have thought about it in the past, but whatever graphics that were to made would have to be top notch for sure.

Also, please post any pictures you may have of Tc's with graphics.
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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i was thinking about a graphic because i got keyed from my sidemirror to my gastank so if you want to sponser me 1 with a nice design i wouldnt mind LOL
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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haha what kind of design did you have in mind? i wouldn't mind actually doing some for some people if they were interested.
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Yes, it can be over done. However, Just the right touch can send a "off the shelf" car in to something that tastefully stands out. The term "Rice" is used far too often. Sometimes it is warranted, sometimes it's used to cover the fact that someone doesn't have the money to do anything but put gas in their stock car.
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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i know what youre saying, but IMO i like the clean look. graphics are too busy to me and look cheazey
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bbengies
i was thinking about a graphic because i got keyed from my sidemirror to my gastank.
I had the same thing happen to me!!! FLUCKERS!!!
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRose617
i know what youre saying, but IMO i like the clean look. graphics are too busy to me and look cheazey
Well that's what I was saying about something subtle. Not necessarily the double stripe down the middle but something to that effect. Just a big shape or 2 somewhere.

What about manufacturer stickers? I'm against those but see those a lot more then alternative graphics.
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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yeah unless youre sponsored by the manufacturer i personally dont see why people put the stickers on
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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graphics are okay as long as they arent tackey. I have vinyl on my car and get lots of compliments
Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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^ Would you mind posting a picture? I'm interested in seeing what people have on there tC's
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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check my profile i think graphics kick but
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check out my profile. i get lots of compliments.
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