Dragonsfire12345

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Hey well I've been thinking of what kind of design I want to do with my cobalt and so I came up with this. What do yall think? and if you like should the shade of blue be darker or lighter? You can't really see but at the rear quarter panel its a bowtie and it says COBALT SS.

VaMP

ehhhh it looks okay.

d_backer1

Would that be vinyl or paint never been a big fan of vinyl but to each his own and it don't look to bad If you can I'd go w/ paint won't crack and peel over time , and you being from TX you have the same heat related probs. we do

Dragonsfire12345

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I wonder how much paint would cost but I had the dealership put that 5yr protection for the paint and interior just in case someone eggs my car or something and it won't come off they'll repaint the car for me. So I'll probably go with vinyl and the people I'm going to have do it gives a warranty for 2-3 years

d_backer1

Just remember that the paint exposed to elements will fade over time so when the vinyl comes off your paint will be 2 tone Paint will cost more but it will be worth it in the long run and it look's so much better IMO you can see the goas flames on my cavi in the gallery under my screen name to get an idea. Did them myself so I don't know what cost would be

Dragonsfire12345

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That does look pretty good maybe I can ask my uncle how much it will cost.

mken

2-3 years means it's not very good vinyl. 3M warranties all of it's vinyl for 5-7 years, depending on the application. The thing to worry about most with cheaper vinyls is shrinkage. Cheaper cast vinyls will shrink and leave an outline of adhesive around it, especially if your car is black. If I were to add any vinyl grahics to my car, I'd request 3M 180 (control tac, as comply has a noticable "grid-like" pattern to it). And if this graphics company pulls out a bottle of soapy water to put it on, get the keys back and leave. An experienced installer will clean the area with isopropyl alcohol, and then install the graphic DRY. This will yield the best and longest lasting results.

Dragonsfire12345

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its the 3M I just forgot the warranty time but thanks for the info on how they should clean the surface I'll definently stay around to see if they are gonna do that.

djpatrick35

I like it, but in the end this is your project. My only objection is the fact that it's really not that different. As someone else said, it would be better to have some flames or something if you're going to put up the money for the changes.

GTPsRule

Go with a darker, deeper, more subtle blue and do it in vinyl. Paint aint cheap, and it might even hurt you in the long run if you go to sell or trade in the car. You can always take a hair dryer to vinyl. Paints a different story

Mines_Better

im not a big fan of blue and black together... i like the actual design though.

Dragonsfire12345

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I'm gonna go with red. Today me and my friend painted the calipers red, they came out pretty good.

DMcGrew

I want to get something like that for my car.. if it turns out good is it possible you can get some for me?

R33P3R007

I think..... NOT

celicacobalt

i would like it better without the wrods in it

RACIN_RANDY

If you go with the red, is the interier black and red? because i think that would be tight, to me it's called color coordination, and gives it that profecinal look.

sorry about any spelling

IMO

it dose look sweet thought

Dragonsfire12345

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I have the 2.4 SS so it didn't come in color but no worry, I'm going with red neon lights and, maybe paint some parts of the interior the same red as the vinyls. Already painted the calipers red and they look AWESOME!!!

JonyyB

I would only do it if it was w/o the bowtie or any kind of writing at the end

Mercury

graphics aren't in my book, so I won't judge it.

Dragonsfire12345

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I gonna have it done in red to match the calipers. its gonna wrap around the trunk like an inch where the trunk and rear window meet. For 145

MacG321

sorry but friends dont let friends ruin their cars like that... i beg of you...dont do that.

Dragonsfire12345

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Well I had my graphics done today and they look freaking awesome. After I got it I went to the automotive dept. at St. Phillips College and everyone was drooling all over it. Well I decided not to put the lettering, and I also put the GM Performance Parts logo on the side windows. On Thursday I'm gonna get a big crowd at the car show at school

italstalnprd86

Maybe just SS, I think the cobalt is kinda odd looking on it......

Mercury

Have it done in brown to match the poop it will look like.




Just kidding. I hate graphics.

Dragonsfire12345

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well finally got a pic of the car on here sorry its so small.