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Hey bud,

Just thought i'd throw this up, most vinyls are guaranteed by the manufacturer to last for between 5-7 years outdoors, but one thing to take into consideration is that after 2 years, it becomes quite difficult to remove as the adhesive has had so long to bond with the paint.

That said, i have no doubt gloss black will look schmick on your ride.

Good luck finding someone to fit it, if you were in Bris id be more than happy to help out.

I'm somewhat partial to vinyl myself (see my thread in my sig) ;)

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Hey bud,

Just thought i'd throw this up, most vinyls are guaranteed by the manufacturer to last for between 5-7 years outdoors, but one thing to take into consideration is that after 2 years, it becomes quite difficult to remove as the adhesive has had so long to bond with the paint.

That said, i have no doubt gloss black will look schmick on your ride.

Good luck finding someone to fit it, if you were in Bris id be more than happy to help out.

I'm somewhat partial to vinyl myself (see my thread in my sig) ;)

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for your information. My V35 is going to be kept indoor for most of the time, plus I don't drive in the rain too.

With the difficulties of taking it off after 2 years, it should be ok as I am mainly worried about damaging the paint. How long would you reckon I should take it off without damaging the paint?

Thanks again, Stephen.

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Hi Stephen,

Thank you for your information. My V35 is going to be kept indoor for most of the time, plus I don't drive in the rain too.

With the difficulties of taking it off after 2 years, it should be ok as I am mainly worried about damaging the paint. How long would you reckon I should take it off without damaging the paint?

Thanks again, Stephen.

Well most manufacturers say up to 2 years should be fine, beyond that it can get difficult, i obviously can't speak for all of the different brands but the few that i've used/dealt with (avery, calon, mactac, oracal) are all generally about the same (5-7 year outdoor, 2 years for easy removal).

What brand of vinyl did you buy?

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Well most manufacturers say up to 2 years should be fine, beyond that it can get difficult, i obviously can't speak for all of the different brands but the few that i've used/dealt with (avery, calon, mactac, oracal) are all generally about the same (5-7 year outdoor, 2 years for easy removal).

What brand of vinyl did you buy?

Ok, thanks Stephen. I might not even keep the roof overlay for more than 2 years, or put on a new one.

I bought it off my friend yesterday (There's a Fs thread on here). He ordered it from bluebatmobile in the USA. To tell the truth, I can't tell the quality now. But I think bluebatmobile is very popular in USA and alot of people use it, so I do trust the quality should be good. :P

I will post up the result after I put it on.

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Hi everyone,

I just bought myself a gloss black roof vinyl overlay from a friend of mine (R3N) in WA. He ordered it from bluebatmobile from USA a few months back, and I bought it off him yesterday for AUD$70. He is a great guy to deal with too (Thanks again mate :) ).

Now, I have to find a person or place to do it for me. If anyone know a person or a place I can go to in WA, please let me know.

Call Kyle Williams on 0437 886 718. He does Vinyls.

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Hey Guys anyone know a place or a person who does vinyls in melbourne. I have blue bats per cut vinyls for my tail light and planning to get the roof done as well but not confident enough to DIY it. :)

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Hey Guys anyone know a place or a person who does vinyls in melbourne. I have blue bats per cut vinyls for my tail light and planning to get the roof done as well but not confident enough to DIY it. :)

Hey mate, you just revived a very old thread! :)

Hope someone can help you lay it on in Melbourne. Did you get for the roof as well? I still have mine & never got a chance to put it on.

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Hey mate, you just revived a very old thread! :)

Hope someone can help you lay it on in Melbourne. Did you get for the roof as well? I still have mine & never got a chance to put it on.

Hey Victor,

No I didnt the roof overlay from blue bat yet... just wanted to get some quotes for it locally first and see...

Are you planing to put the roof overlay or have u changed ur mind?

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Hey Victor,

No I didnt the roof overlay from blue bat yet... just wanted to get some quotes for it locally first and see...

Are you planing to put the roof overlay or have u changed ur mind?

Hey mate, I sold my V already in February. If you don't like what you get locally, let me know.

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