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Old 12-04-2012, 11:52 AM
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Looks good to me
Old 12-04-2012, 12:16 PM
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looks good with the overlay, can't wait for some pics of those wheels on your car!
Old 12-04-2012, 02:08 PM
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I had my roof on my 03 G Coupe done with a Gloss Black Overlay and absolutely loved it.
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I plan on doing the same with my Graphite Shadow G in a few weeks.
Old 12-04-2012, 03:40 PM
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I think it looks ok. I love the way cars look that actually have a dark glass roof, and it has the advantage of protecting the paint on the roof of your car from the elements. The down side is that it may actually make your car a little hotter in the summertime, depending on the color. Not something I would do personally for that reason. I would like to get a black overlay for the front lower lip on mine.
Old 12-04-2012, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Doa
looks good with the overlay, can't wait for some pics of those wheels on your car!
True, I think the dark gunmetal wheels will compliment the black roof nicely.
Old 12-04-2012, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jmann
I think it looks ok. I love the way cars look that actually have a dark glass roof, and it has the advantage of protecting the paint on the roof of your car from the elements. The down side is that it may actually make your car a little hotter in the summertime, depending on the color. Not something I would do personally for that reason. I would like to get a black overlay for the front lower lip on mine.
So the only reason you wouldn't overlay the roof is because it gets hotter in the summer?

What's wrong with the roof getting hotter? The window tints should block out most of the sunlight anyway.
Old 12-04-2012, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jarvo
I had my roof on my 03 G Coupe done with a Gloss Black Overlay and absolutely loved it.


I plan on doing the same with my Graphite Shadow G in a few weeks.

Looks good but you also have black wheels to match it. I'm getting gunmetal so I guess it's close enough?

Is your g now also a coupe?
Old 12-04-2012, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ReD2847
So the only reason you wouldn't overlay the roof is because it gets hotter in the summer?

What's wrong with the roof getting hotter? The window tints should block out most of the sunlight anyway.
having a hotter roof also makes the interior hotter. It's not a problem when the car is running and the ac is on, but after being in the hot sun all day with 110 degree summers, it makes it unbearable for a while until the ac does its thing.
Old 12-04-2012, 07:49 PM
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i like the wrapped roof that you have. looks like it turned out great
Old 12-04-2012, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jmann
having a hotter roof also makes the interior hotter. It's not a problem when the car is running and the ac is on, but after being in the hot sun all day with 110 degree summers, it makes it unbearable for a while until the ac does its thing.

Ahh gotcha. Luckily summers here in Canada don't get too hot so shouldn't be a problem. If I was in your location though I'd probably be willing to sacrifice the extra heat to improve the cars look lol.
Old 12-04-2012, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chris5o4
i like the wrapped roof that you have. looks like it turned out great
Thanks bud, looks like everyone here is giving it the seal of approval. Glad it wasn't wasted money/time.
Old 12-04-2012, 09:02 PM
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Any pictures REALLY close up on the edges? Would love to see how that looks otherwise I think it looks nice
Old 12-04-2012, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JPSBLACKG37
Any pictures REALLY close up on the edges? Would love to see how that looks otherwise I think it looks nice
The edges look perfect, can't see anything that looks out of place.

Ill post up some close shots tomorrow.
Old 12-05-2012, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ReD2847
Looks good but you also have black wheels to match it. I'm getting gunmetal so I guess it's close enough?

Is your g now also a coupe?
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Old 12-05-2012, 01:18 PM
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Here are some close ups of the edges per the request above.



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