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Old 08-04-09, 11:02 AM
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So I'm about to black roof my car. The guy who does all my body works willing to paint my roof almost exact same price if i would vinyl my roof. The only problem is if i paint my roof i was wondering what going to happen if i sale my car or trade it in?? But if i go vinyl i can reverse it back but i seen painted roof it look so damn sexy!!!
Old 08-04-09, 11:10 AM
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I really don't think they'll notice.
Old 08-04-09, 11:12 AM
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If you're planning on reselling the car just paint it back. Me on the other hand do not think of getting rid of the car.
Old 08-04-09, 11:25 AM
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well i'm not planning to resell the car anytime soon. And after seeing pics of your car John with painted roof i just cant go vinyl LOL.
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how big is the difference in appearance? I was planning to do it but never thought about how it looked in comparison.
Old 08-04-09, 11:27 AM
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well to me it give the car that sportier look and stand out so much more especially on a white car.
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Originally Posted by areukhmer
well to me it give the car that sportier look and stand out so much more especially on a white car.
Oh no I meant the difference between paint and vinyl.
Old 08-04-09, 11:31 AM
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Paint it!

Then you can be like the FLa boys
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well if u look far away they both look the same but of course when u come close and look at the edges and corners of the vinyl u can actually see lil bumps and folding. And vinyl feel more stickier or at least i think it feel more stickier ahha because my little brother has it on his 335i.
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
Paint it!

Then you can be like the FLa boys
haha yes rob after seeing pics of ur ride and John (iSuxeL) that what pushes me toward painting than vinyl.
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dang i was sort of set on vinyl but now i have to think about it
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Paint itI've seen vinyl and you can tell from the dullness that paint has a better sheen to it..But I also noticed you have a roof spoiler...what are you planning on doing to that?? would be much easier to paint both at the same time if you don't want the white to stick out. IMO it would look better painted black to flow with your roof
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look at my sig if you have to..

Jet Black roof/sharkfin & Jet Black roof spoiler
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Originally Posted by ghettoaww
dang i was sort of set on vinyl but now i have to think about it
yeah at one point i was set with vinyl too but after seeing my brother vinyl it changes my mind within seconds! And if your around San Diego PM me i can get u a good deal if u wanna paint it!

And yeah i am going to paint my roof spoiler as well but i wanna get the Lexon one but pretty pricey for a roof spoiler!!!!
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i would paint instead of vinyl...even with gloss vinyl its not gonna be as nice as paint...


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