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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: NBi30 on August 14, 2011, 20:53:49

Title: Opinions please
Post by: NBi30 on August 14, 2011, 20:53:49

I purchased some vinyl to wrap the chrome grill but after several attempts I gave up as it looked rubbish!! too many bubbles and creases. I'm no expert and even after watching a few on-line, how to videos it proved to be to difficult. I have decided to spray it....

Anyway I still had some left and decided to have a go at applying some to the rear. I have applied some behind the badge and the rest was the lower part of the bumper. I want it to look as OEM as possible and not out of place in anyway.

I have attached some pics, the spoiler is not yet sprayed or attached and I just placed it there for the photo......I'm still not sure on the vinyl and would value the opinion of others  :)

Cheers, Neil.

Title: Re: Opinions please
Post by: Shambles on August 14, 2011, 21:26:33

Hi Neil

Must be my ageing eyes, but I can't see vinyl anywhere (or maybe that's the point you're making?).

Title: Re: Opinions please
Post by: bumpkin on August 14, 2011, 21:31:53

It's your eyes Steve, the vinyl is behind the number plate and the Hy logo on the boot switch cover and in the recess.

Neil, my ix20 came with a black bit where your number plate is and I covered it with the skid plate set as I am not a fan of black plastic :undecided:

Title: Re: Opinions please
Post by: asathorny on August 14, 2011, 21:38:20

Can't decide from the photo you've posted...    :whistler: :whistler: :whistler: ???????

Title: Re: Opinions please
Post by: AlanHo on August 14, 2011, 21:46:11

I must say that I too am not a fan of black trim. To my tired old eyes, the original look of the i30 rear is more pleasing.

THe use of black vinyl reminds me of the time when a black vinyl roof on a car was an OEM option. After a couple of years or so they aged quite badly.  You don't see them now - or do you?

Title: Re: Opinions please
Post by: Dazzler on August 14, 2011, 22:20:48

Yes and no..  I don't mind the black behind the number plate but not the black behind the badge  :undecided:

Title: Re: Opinions please
Post by: NBi30 on August 15, 2011, 23:05:11

Thanks for the responses. I quite like the bumper vinyl now, as it breaks up the very flat rear end and almost makes it more up to date.  Same with the badge as I just felt it looked quite cheap and like something was missing.

I just cant wait to get the spoiler painted and on properly, then start saving for the ms kit.

Title: Opinions please
Post by: Hitman on August 16, 2011, 08:21:50

I like it :goodjob: makes it look like the car has a diffuser on

Title: Re: Opinions please
Post by: 2i30s on August 16, 2011, 11:55:20

 :whsaid: :judges: :mrgreen:  looks good to my old eyes.  :P