A new way to black out the retainer strip....
07-23-2014, 09:37 PM
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A new way to black out the retainer strip....
Finally got around to this one....a vinyl wrap material. This allows you to "thicken" the size of the retainer to make it look a bit larger (more noticeable) than if you used another method. Oracle 3D carbon fiber applied dry...very easy to work with. I started with a 1 inch wide strip 50 inches long...about $.70 worth of material 
. You can form it to the small variations in the grill and retainer as you go.
If you stare at this stuff long enough you will see the 3D effect...
. You can form it to the small variations in the grill and retainer as you go. 
If you stare at this stuff long enough you will see the 3D effect...
07-23-2014, 09:43 PM
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Very nice. 
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
07-23-2014, 10:48 PM
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Great Job.
07-23-2014, 11:06 PM
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Looks great buddy. One of our Vendors sold 2 carbon fiber strips for the retainer. I grabbed them and basically did exactly what you did.
You might consider using the rest of your Carbon Fiber on the top of the front fangs. I've seen that done-it looks good.
You might consider using the rest of your Carbon Fiber on the top of the front fangs. I've seen that done-it looks good.
07-23-2014, 11:17 PM
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Very nice! Where did you get the material?
07-24-2014, 12:15 AM
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Good job!
07-24-2014, 05:44 AM
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Great job! Great pics! (You got da eye!) Thanks!
07-24-2014, 09:29 AM
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You should be able to get the material at Advance Auto Parts.
07-24-2014, 09:48 AM
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That looks very good - and the price is certainly reasonable.
07-24-2014, 10:40 AM
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The Bay of E.....you can even buy less or more...check his store.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251512844979...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251512844979...84.m1439.l2649
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[QUOTE=Alysha;1587432453]Hubby did the same thing to ours... same material, I think.
Alysha...haven't seen you posting in a while...good to have you back