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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. Just did the A pillars only on my Super White. Looks much better now IMO. For those who are going to attempt this let me give some advice. Start on the door jam side of the A pillar and get the whole thing started from top to bottom. Then work the entire thing towards the windshield until you just reach the other side of the A pillar. Then pull slowly down the A pillar and it should come out from behind the molding without any problem. In the beginning just I started at the top and tried to work the whole thing down and it just wasn't working out. Hope this helps anyone with limited patience like myself!
Old Nov 22, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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I'm in Austin for the holiday, but as soon as I get back home..... I'm tearin the tape off!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the look!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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i got rid of the a-pillar tape. is just a cleaner look IMO. i'm leaving the door tape though. i like the look of it with my dark-tinted windows. flows nicely
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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I have posted pics of my SW xB with the tape removed... and well I now am not liking it. Just found out that the tape is available through the dealership.... sale rep said auto bods due the best job of putting it back on. So I think thats what I'm going to do.
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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The Black Sand Pearl XB sure does!...
I have that flat-black tape on mine!

So you're telling me that if i remove it it's Black Sand Pearl underneath!?
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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I removed mine, I love it. And yes, the color of the car will be underneath. I'll post a pic later of my Hypnotic Teal with the tape off of the A-Pillars later this evening.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Went by the dealership to ask about buying the black tape to put it back on.... the crazies wanted $260 for tape.... NUTS!!!
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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tape removal on a white one is ugly. just go by a vinyl shop and i'm sure they'll even install it for a lot less than $260
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Your local sign shop should carry a product called "Rapid Remover" it softens up the vinyl without hurting the paint.

More info here-
http://www.rapidtac.com/products/remover.html
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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how about some pics of the super white with only the a-pillar peeled off?
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by blitz87
how about some pics of the super white with only the a-pillar peeled off?

Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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wow looks good...im contemplating on whether or not to do it now.
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RMS
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how about some pics of the super white with only the a-pillar peeled off?

wow!! wish I would have done that to mines... i took it all off and now looking to put it back on... looks hot!
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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I have a black one and it has tape
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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in my opinion the lighter cars (white, silver) don't look so good with all of the tape peeled, just the A pillar looks good, though. the darker cars look pretty good with it all peeled. like the one guy in this thread that now wishes he didn't do it, i would say make darn sure before you do it. my 2 cents.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by namiboy
in my opinion the lighter cars (white, silver) don't look so good with all of the tape peeled, just the A pillar looks good, though. the darker cars look pretty good with it all peeled. like the one guy in this thread that now wishes he didn't do it, i would say make darn sure before you do it. my 2 cents.
^^^^x2. I don't think it flows very well. Heck, even if I had the NB, I'd keep the window tape. I just don't prefer the aesthetics of it pulled.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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i like the tape. when peeled off the car looks a little off. it can go either way. it's just taste i guess.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Not a great pic to see it but here's my Blackberry Crush with just the A pillar tape removed. Did it the night I brought it home.

Old Mar 7, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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Blackberry all tape removed!
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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my xb2 bsp has tape...



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