PICS: My "one-off" 3D vinyl transformation on my 1LE
 

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So.....due to something out of my control....I had to remove my OEM vinyl wrap. I love the look of the OEM matte black vinyl on white:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/relkcib/BO3.jpg

But it needed more, so......I added THESE within weeks of delivery(from Roger @ emblempros.com):
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps824378c4.jpg

That brings us to the issue that required the vinyl removal.....SO removal of said badges and OEM vinyl:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps8f6c0039.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps120902bb.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps6a6b357d.jpg


...to get a fresh canvas:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps58904df0.jpg

After a couple days of thought I came up with an idea and ran with it....here is the process and final result:
Used my template:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps4d4097fe.jpg

Sketched in a location and size to keep proportions of the "1LE":
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps7d7bcf15.jpg

Taped in place for installer and laid down the "1LE":
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps27e8b05c.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...psaf522f2f.jpg

This is the FIRST part of the final product: (keep scrolling though...theres MORE)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...psea3cb5bf.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps88a0a895.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps8e1b537d.jpg

That wasn't enough....THIS was my final vision: Satin vinyl OVER the "1LE" lettering to leave just a subtle hint on the hood:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps1c16a9e7.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...psc04d6a9e.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps661b149b.jpg

Then completed trimming for a final look:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...pscbe79f3e.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps4ce7d4bd.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...ps8bf6510c.jpg

More pics added per PM requests:
Another look at the Satin vinly over the lettering:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...psd13988bd.jpg

Close up of lettering height:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...psa8f14681.jpg

Difference between matte and satin vinyls: (removed OEM balled up LOL) - you can see the satin has a mild gloss to it:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l4...psa5050356.jpg

I like.

Looks freakin awesome!!! Love the subtle look of it!!

My opinion went from "kill it with fire" to "I need that" in one set of pictures. Very nice.

Damn. Thats awesome. If i had a place around here that i could trust to do as good of a job as yours i would get it done.

AWESOME

That is effing killer

Looks cool SUKXOST .!!!

Thanks! Glad it turned out how i saw it in my head

Thx Kevin....you know

Ha....hope that is good then better. LOL

Thx man.....I used Signs Now....they are all over the place.

Damn, that is over the top creative! Well done. Unique.

Now that's outside the box and I like it. Maybe we will meet at another event and I can see it in person.

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Nice! I like the satin better than the flat. More full car outdoor pics please.

I thought so myself, thanks. I've never seen this anywhere although I'm sure it's been done as it seems easy ond obvious....nonetheless, I'm thrilled with it!

NC isn't far....quite possible!

completely dark clouds and getting a lil late here and already in the garage......maybe I'll go snap on in the garage for ya :P

Will post more tomorrow but it's fairly hard to see but that was the intent. If you're just lookin for more pics of the car in general....see my journal thread link in my sig.

The satin black DOES look good!

Looks great. Yours has to be on my favorite builds on this site :thumb: