Miss B, we have GOT to get you off of those hubcaps......

But your graphics look good!

 

As nice as all these graphics are they are not really half as nice at paint would be. I think if your VERY thoughtful and plan out a Vinyl it might work but my taste says what I see here is not really hot.

I see more problems later on also as you can paint over paint but a sticker you have to take off and there will be the outline of the vinyl and faded paint on the outside after time.

I think it;s better to save your $$ and get a nice paint job. Just my thoughts. He he you might see my car with Vinyl some day so who knows.

 

well, im competely satisfied with my decals whether other people like them or not.
and yes, i need to get off hubcaps lol. I get my rims on saturday so thats covered

 

Actually yours do look like they are painted on from the pics. But I think it's different for a guy. I mean it's all subjective and based on opinion so I am not saying I am "right" but it's my opinion that most decals can look cheap if not thought out right and designed well.

I don't mean logo's in the window or sides but big more meaning full graphics.

 

Hows this for some vinyl graphics! Check out the S.E.R.T. xA featured in the current Siphon mag.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=roof+scoop

 

He he, that's a racing car though. I most certainly would not want to drive that daily. It's not my taste. I love the spoiler and front lip though yum!

I should prob. leave this thread alone or I will get some hate coming my way soon

This is more my style if I could afford it, but paint so you can only see it in certain light not graphics. Still this is a bit much and I would have to really think it over even if I had the $$. and of course in Salsa Red not Orange.

 

Infini Said:
Actually yours do look like they are painted on from the pics. But I think it's different for a guy. I mean it's all subjective and based on opinion so I am not saying I am "right" but it's my opinion that most decals can look cheap if not thought out right and designed well.

That's kinda the point here, Infini. Not having to go the big expense for paint, but getting a good job done with the vinyl can be very nice as well. Something a regular guy can afford that isn't looking for car shows and going all out. It's an area that's not really been explored. Seems to be all or nothing around here, with just a few people in this mid-range option.
There's also new vinyl that's full color, and some that's somewhat transparent. Even seen those little flames on some of the new PT cruisers? A black flame that sorta fades out. Not sure if it's vinyl or something else, but it's on a clear material. Looks pretty neat.

 

Nice! Sounds like there only going to be more and more improvements to the Vinyl. You are correct it does seem to be all or noting at times around everywhere not just here.

Well I look forward to seeing other peoples Vinyl work in the future. Maybe I will change my mind and get Vinyl

 

this is the furthest i can go without the feeling of over doing it...


...like em clean...

 

anyone looking for high quality awesome graphics that no one else is riding around with needs to check out this website. Just click on the Sha_Do portion and check out the vinyl setups. I got a quote before for $1200 shipped to the U.S for a graphic combo I wanted.
http://www.artfactory-inc.com/graphics/index.htm

 

ooooh some nice stuff on that site

 

Cool! It has a vitual install applet so you can see what different colors and designs look like. They even have a body type close to the xA. Will have to play with that some more.

As Infini said, there are 2 types of metallic - the regular and the 'ultra' metallic/large flake, which is too much for what I'm looking for.
I have found that there are some new kinds of vinyl:
a wood grain that would allow me to make the car look like a PT cruiser
a reflective type, just like reflective tape.
and color changing! Several colors to choose from, too.
The down side is that some of these have shorter life spans and cost more. You may only install them on a vertical surface, requires special care, and even them may only last 2-3 years. I would say that if I really wanted any of the special types, unless I plan on changing the vinyl every 3 years, I'd be better off with paint. I would then have to agree that paint would be a better option. 'Regular' vinyl has a life span of 5 years, which I think is long enough.

 

Ok, been playing with the idea of just pinstripes, and using Photoshop to get a better idea of how things would look. Any suggestions??







I like the idea of a violet color becuz my interior light is UV. Suggestions??

 

please remember that you cannot do withwith vinyl that u can do with pain. So keep your photoshop designs simple. I do vinyl and digital Which is the program we use to cut the vinyl. but theres my imput on the subject if you have any questions about anything as far as viny gose just sk.

 

These 'vinyl' designs came from a web site that sells these, so they're not my own design. I just put them on the car to see what they would look like. They're a little rough since I had to do the edges by freehand.

 

If your goin to do pinstripes don't do viynl. Find yourself a good pinstripper to do the work for you as it looks so much better and is far more unique. Here r some shots of my pinstripes. Cost me $40, all hand layed, with a one off color and black dual stripe.

These r old pix be4 I got my rims n other mods. Pix don't do them justice as the blue really pops in the sunlight.

 

Vinyls make your car look corny.

 

I think so as well, but only if they are not thought out and done right. I have seen some really cool Vinyls on cars recently.

 

here's what i did to my last ride.

 

VERY nice!!
Picking out the right vinyl can certainly be very cool, like all of the examples posted. Pinstripes by hand does look better than vinyl stripes, and you can't go wrong with that price!
Plenty of good choices to make here. Any comments on colors that go good with Flint Mica?