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Old 07-04-2013, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKonBLK911C4S
I hate to rehash this old thread, but has anyone seen or tried these in Carbon Fiber?
Carbon fiber would work just fine in my opinion. Vinyl makes it look more integrated than those add-on plastic surrounds.
 
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Looks great!
 
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Wow been wanting to do this but I wasn't I wasn't sure how it will come out. It definitely looks good on black. Now I'm sold! Just placed my order.
 
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I am debating betweenthe ones similar to the TechArt in Carbon Fiber or these vinyl ones in Carbon Fiber or possibly black. I can get a set similar to the TechArt in Carbon Fiber for less than $200 shipped. The vinyl's are a little over $100 shipped (for carbon Fiber), so the cost difference is negligible.
 
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This was mine with plastic rings painted. Yes I know the pic is awful but I cannot find the better ones.

 
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This was mine with plastic rings painted. Yes I know the pic is awful but I cannot find the better ones.

They look pretty good. No issue with them looking like they are glued onto your car (stick up to much)? The vinyl are so thin that they blend into the car and you can hardly see that they are added on top, but they do have a seam.
 
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I wanted to see them glued and not "painted"
Tomorrow I'll find the other pics. Now with the iPad in the airport is too difficult :-(
 
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I wanted to see them glued and not "painted"
Tomorrow I'll find the other pics. Now with the iPad in the airport is too difficult :-(
Are you glad you went this route over the Vinyl's? Or I guess I should ask if you would have been able to purchase them already painted and ready to install would it have been a better choice than the vinyl's? I saw a thread where a couple of the guys with Vinyl were looking to switch out to this type of surround cover.
 
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To be fair... I sold the car probably 300 miles after having fit them so I cannot answer
 
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Originally Posted by Arerrac911
Hope you guys like the look. I highly recommend this product from KI studios, it adds an extra pop to the headlights and gives the old gal a fresh look.

Also works great as a quick and low cost fix for that modding craving you may have again.















I love the look! What kind of body kit is on your car? It blends very nice with the curves.
 
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Have you seen clear black gloss on a basalt black 997.1? I just order one but I'm a bit apprehensive on how it will come out.
 
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I actually meant gloss black. Do you sell that red Carrera S sticker on the door as well?


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I don't have a transparent black tint if that is what you mean. The black is solid opaque. I have done gloss black on basalt black and I like the look. Can't go wrong with gloss black on any color.

I don't think this one is basalt but similar look.

 
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Anybody have a pic if these on a cream white 997?
 
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Originally Posted by BLKonBLK911C4S
Or I guess I should ask if you would have been able to purchase them already painted and ready to install would it have been a better choice than the vinyl's?
Sorry for the late answer.
I was not able to find them already painted but my paintshop did the job for 30usd. It's not difficult to place them (I used some hi-temp silicone and some paper tape to keep it in place).
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Just installed over the weekend. What do you guys think?





 
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