dreadful1 7 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 I thought it would be less prep work, sanding etc. What prep is needed other than making sure the exisiting paint is clean? In terms of prep work you need to clean the surface of ANY dirt or dust and all around the edges then claybar the crap out of it to make sure there are no bumps at all (sometimes its impossible to get them all out) then I use quick detailer once more to make sure nothing is on it then quickly lay the vinyl on. The prep work isn't the part that takes the time, its the application of the vinyl, When I started I took 3 hours to do 1 door but now I've done it so many times that it only takes 15 min to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 yeah fair enough, i supposed any debris on the paint will make the vinyl look sh*t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 I wouldn't say it would make the vinyl look sh*t because you can only tell if you go about 10-20cm away. TBH, I have some little bits of debris I couldn't get off with my claybar and it shows up in the vinyl as a little dot but I don't exactly have a dust free enviroment in my garage! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarinD 8 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 In terms of prep work you need to clean the surface of ANY dirt or dust and all around the edges then claybar the crap out of it to make sure there are no bumps at all (sometimes its impossible to get them all out) then I use quick detailer once more to make sure nothing is on it then quickly lay the vinyl on. The prep work isn't the part that takes the time, its the application of the vinyl, When I started I took 3 hours to do 1 door but now I've done it so many times that it only takes 15 min to do. Mad respect that you can do a door in fifteen mins. I think you would make a killing helping forum members haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Escay 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2012 I wouldn't say it would make the vinyl look sh*t because you can only tell if you go about 10-20cm away. TBH, I have some little bits of debris I couldn't get off with my claybar and it shows up in the vinyl as a little dot but I don't exactly have a dust free enviroment in my garage! Far from dust free! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) bit of a wee update: I have now moved down to Queenstown to fly the Pitts Special for a job for a while and drove the car down with me: and who says I don't use my roof racks Edited November 15, 2012 by Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 That would've hurt the fuel economy Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 haha! luckily I didn't have to go far, only down the road, picked the table up at a garage sale! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Saw the car last night which inspired me to have a trawl through this thread. Definitely mixed opinions on this one, but I have the same viewpoint as I did back at the beginning. Love it I saw it last night in person, actually drove round the whole carpark (one way) just to see it again I love the roof rack look too ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 592 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Love it Looks simply awesome - loving the red highlights mate. Be sure to take a vid or two in the Pitts Special!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Saw the car last night which inspired me to have a trawl through this thread. Definitely mixed opinions on this one, but I have the same viewpoint as I did back at the beginning. Love it I saw it last night in person, actually drove round the whole carpark (one way) just to see it again I love the roof rack look too ... Was this in the skycity carpark? Haha I took them off cause they hurt my fuel economy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Was this in the skycity carpark? Haha I took them off cause they hurt my fuel economy! Yeah that's where it was Edit: Get my FB msg? Edited February 7, 2013 by Tristan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 saw you around 3pm at Kohi beach today. Loving the tail lights! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Long time no update so here it is: Recently I got the car Tuned with Gavin at Hi-Velocity and these are the maps. I have installed headers and an intake, as you can see the car ran very rich when the headers were installed so needed a tune! Not too bad for N/A Also here is how the car looks now: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarinD 8 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 You already know how much I like it haha. Fan of the stealth look. Like how you have a range of looks to switch up between. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Nice work Yongxi. How does it drive now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Nice lift on grafh, especially upper range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Looks good, Yongxi. Nice gains (thanks for Wayne's clarification) Edited June 20, 2013 by Tristan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Missing something alright. 171 is engine power not rear wheel power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Missing something alright. 171 is engine power not rear wheel power. Ah right, got it - Thanks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 I'm lost on what you guys are talking about, the 176 is real wheel power. It drives alot better now wayne, revs alot more free now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 That's a pretty decent output at the wheels. Nice one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 nice =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Makes me want a E46 sedan, but then I remember this is no normal sedan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 What wheels are they, Yongxi? Apex? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
