THINKING ABOUT VINYLING THE HOOD AND ROOF NEED HELP

[still2ill]

Hey guys, So I am going to Shinzo tomorrow and I am still a little indecisive about a few things. I am going to black the roof 100% and I am really thinking about doing the middle of the hood and the top of the trunk. Just wanted some feedback from the Tm3 gang to help me decide

Thanks

matte/gloss?
hood,roof,trunk top?

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2216/imag0142.jpg

[PearlM3]

Just the roof, I've been thinking about doing mine as well, how much are they charging you??

[stevenma188]

I think doing it all in flat black would be sick. However, it would look even better if your lip was flat black too.

[S.F.W.]

Just the roof, I've been thinking about doing mine as well, how much are they charging you??
shinzo charges $150 for the roof, and additional $30 if you also want a sharkfin done. I called today, and am booked for next Tuesday. Was hoping to get in earlier..oh well.

[mazdaskit]

shinzo charges $150 for the roof, and additional $30 if you also want a sharkfin done. I called today, and am booked for next Tuesday. Was hoping to get in earlier..oh well.

Ami you should 3m carbon your roof would match your skirts & your carbon fiber hood

[alho]

I think the roof is enough..

[Takumi616]

had my roof done at shinzo no complain , gloss black FTW!

[Takumi616]

and btw I removed my sharkfin at shinzo before they could put the vinyl on, and there was mold under the sharkfin, looked kinda disgusting, had the sharkfin for almost 2 year I think. so now........ stubby FTW!

[dave2010GT]

Just do the roof it will add a whole new dimension to the car.

[S.F.W.]

Ami you should 3m carbon your roof would match your skirts & your carbon fiber hood

nope. Don't like the 3M Carbon for large pieces like the roof. Have something else in mind.

[Manpreet]

just do the roof it looks better

[Riftler]

IMO the roof would be good enough. I dont like hood and trunk done up too....its just too much

[aZuMi]

IMO the roof would be good enough. I dont like hood and trunk done up too....its just too much

+1

[bman13]

I'd agree with the above statements...just do the roof

[still2ill]

ok guys....so Gloss black roof FTW....thanks for the feedback much appreciated

[still2ill]

and btw I removed my sharkfin at shinzo before they could put the vinyl on, and there was mold under the sharkfin, looked kinda disgusting, had the sharkfin for almost 2 year I think. so now........ stubby FTW!

yea eh...ya they said I have to take it off guess ill do that tonite, hopefully no mold however I really like the sharkfin. I think it makes the car look nice and MEAN:flaming

[cwp_sedan]

Gloss black for sure.

I actually don't mind the 2 tone when done right.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b282/TheChupaCabra/CIMG0197.jpg

Silver just for you. Not sure about the trunk but the rest is ok.

http://i2.tinypic.com/53pgcn9.jpg

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=87894.msg1700051#msg1700051

[Skip]

It's times like these where I wish my car wasn't black lol..I've contemplated a CF roof on a black car..

[p-o-g-i]

I agree with cwp_sedan..... 2-tone looks great when done properly:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3084295526_4b96730ee7.jpg?v=0;
*Ryan, I hope you don't mind me using this pic :)

[still2ill]

damm now im confused again

[Takumi616]

start off with the roof... then decide later if you want more

[cwp_sedan]

damm now im confused again

hahaha, sorry man! :chuckle


start off with the roof... then decide later if you want more

+1

[Thrizzl3]

roof for sure..i wont be doing mine tho. haha

[FLIPDADY]

Gloss black is prone to lots of scratches but looks cleaner. Flat black if the rest of the accessories are unpainted.

Roof only.

[bluemazda3]

roof only.... + all the rest...

[still2ill]

OK so after careful consideration I have come to the conclusion of doing the roof gloss black, thanks for all the input guys really appreciate it. I'll take some pics after its done and let you guys tell me how it looks. stay tuned for more mods:chuckle

[queens49]

Does the roof have to be perfectly flat/smooth for vinyling to apply properly? I have a lot of dings on my roof from hail, and for $150...vinyling would be a much cheaper option.

[coriolis]

Does the roof have to be perfectly flat/smooth for vinyling to apply properly? I have a lot of dings on my roof from hail, and for $150...vinyling would be a much cheaper option.

No but installing it will be alot easier if its flat, less chances of air pockets. Also, vinyl will not hide the dings.

[p-o-g-i]

No but installing it will be alot easier if its flat, less chances of air pockets. Also, vinyl will not hide the dings.

+1 Depending on how it is installed, it could even look worse.

[-RJ3-]

I agree with cwp_sedan..... 2-tone looks great when done properly:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3084295526_4b96730ee7.jpg?v=0;
*Ryan, I hope you don't mind me using this pic :)

NP Pare!!! Sharing is caring...Ahhhh the two tone days.... I actually was going to post before seeing this post... "Why did no one use my car as an example??? " :P

[cklwilliam]

my car already had the roof done matte black when i got it, i like it a lot personally, better than gloss black. personally choice

[-RJ3-]

If you've seen Flipdady's ride... Gloss Black looks awesome!!!!!

With just the roof... Gloss Black, if you want to do hood and roof.. Flat black is my choice..

Good luck... BTW if you want to relive my old style... Ask Pierre to do Full Two tone... Ask him how it was when he did it to my car LOL

[Takumi616]

let's wait to see some :pics

[flying-3]

i agree with this idea that way if it looks great with just the roof u can keep it that way and save urself some money

[flying-3]

sorry idea.. lol get the roof done first then decide if u want the hood too

[dave2010GT]

Just do the roof

[Takumi616]

Thanks for bringing this thread back to life lol

[still2ill]

Pics comming soon guys