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To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:39 pm
by wassell2381
Hey guys

Toying up about either getting a rear diffuser or blacking out the bottom of my bumper. Had a look on Ultrex at their diffuser which looks ok. Alternatively i could just wrap the existing bumper in vinyl. Wanted to keep the stock look that the pre face lift libs have.

Just did a quick tape up to give a demo of what the vinyl will look like. Let me know what you think?

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Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:46 pm
by zch91
If you like it, go for it! It's not permanent!

Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:46 pm
by HyRax
Looks alright to me, but the vinyl may tear over time with stones being kicked up.

Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:48 pm
by Kekotic
Ultrex rear diffuser (CF) photoshopped in gloss black....my future plan when I get round to getting it painted.

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Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:58 pm
by wassell2381
chaotic2050 wrote:Ultrex rear diffuser (CF) photoshopped in gloss black....my future plan when I get round to getting it painted.


Looks good man. Think i will just get the diffuser. Are they just taped on?

Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:04 pm
by Kekotic
wassell2381 wrote:
chaotic2050 wrote:Ultrex rear diffuser (CF) photoshopped in gloss black....my future plan when I get round to getting it painted.


Looks good man. Think i will just get the diffuser. Are they just taped on?


You can tape or silicone / sikaflex it, I'll probably do one of the latter.

Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:29 pm
by wogboy_9000
I installed mine and there's a big void under the diffuser, so I'd steer clear of double sided tape. I used three screws at the bottom of the diffuser to hold it on (not noticeable at all) and used a hole tube of liquid nails to ensure the top of the diffuser stays hard against the bumper.

Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:39 pm
by cruisn
wogboy_9000 wrote: used a hole tube of liquid nails


Liquid nails for plastic/ fibreglass???

Id just vinyl wrap it first. Bugger all $$$.

Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:31 pm
by wogboy_9000
Yep for fibreglass :p I doubt there's too much flex at the back of the car there anyway!

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Re: To vinyl or not to vinyl

PostPosted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:56 am
by Sh4wry
cruisn wrote:
wogboy_9000 wrote: used a hole tube of liquid nails


Liquid nails for plastic/ fibreglass???

Id just vinyl wrap it first. Bugger all $$$.


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