Carbon FIbre 3M Vinyl

[aj-mr2]

Hi All, this is my first post on here, I have been waiting to have the time to take some pictures of my MR2 and after installing the Apex springs, head unit and Carbon fibre vinyl I have managed to take a few!

Couldn't find a rear bumper I like the style of so have set about modifying the existing one, Carbon Fibre 3M vinyl to highlight the grill more and may look to getting some rear spats for the corners??

I also managed the door handles to cover those scratches, at my first attempt of vinyl I am quite pleased   s:D s:D  

Next is the side vents   s:D s:D  

[DannyN]

Red roof

[Anonymous]

My thoughts too.
Also, although i work for 3M, epic fail on the carbon fibre.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

[Ilogik]

How much can you get the protective film for Nelix? and how hard is it to apply for a noob.

[aj-mr2]

Each to their own, I bought the car a month ago because the red roof just looks classier!!

And the vinyl looks awesome too! Much happier with it

[bigwillcv36]

I think the roof looks fantastic (tho I guess I would!). Really like the wheels too, look great.
Not so sure about the hoody & cap tho  s;-) ;-) s;-)

I even like the carbon fibre look, sits really well with the black body, and the partialy de-badged rear is definitely the way to go  :-) :-) :-)
Nice car mate.

[DannyN]

Each to their own, I bought the car a month ago because the red roof just looks classier!!

No offense meant at all, I was just curious as to how you managed to get a Black car with a Red roof ?

[kentsmudger]

That's not a bad look imo - Quite subtle on a black car (talking about the tape-not the hoody!)

[aj-mr2]

 s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   I'll let you have the hoody and cap, was wearing doss clothes as was cleaning the 2 next on the list TRD sideskirts!

[aj-mr2]

Each to their own, I bought the car a month ago because the red roof just looks classier!!

No offense meant at all, I was just curious as to how you managed to get a Black car with a Red roof ?

It's a factory standard choice, I worked as a sales executive for toyota years ago and always loved the look.

[Patch]

Nice car.  Vents are gonna look nice when you cover 'em.

[DannyN]

Each to their own, I bought the car a month ago because the red roof just looks classier!!

No offense meant at all, I was just curious as to how you managed to get a Black car with a Red roof ?

It's a factory standard choice, I worked as a sales executive for toyota years ago and always loved the look.

If it was a factory choice then wouldn't there be at least one other in the club ?

[JiMR2]

Nice touches you've added there mate!

Never seen a 2 with a red roof bar the RED edititon sables... Unless its had its roof done at some point n had a red replacement maybe? Love the look, just never ever seen another one before...

Green n tan
Blue n tan
Sable n red

But that's it as far as my limited knowledge knows!  s:) s:)  we digress tho! Lovely 2!!!!

[AmeR]

Back in the day when I had my black 2, I came across a red edition's roof on eBay that I would have loved to have bought and put on mine. Buy it now was something like 600 though!!  s:( s:(

Think it looks a great combo but I was only aware of the Red edition having the red roof available!

[Anonymous]

Never a factory option, end of.

Allessio, i can enquire if you wish, if there is interest i could possibly get a GB up and running.

[mrzwei]

If you get a red roof with the sable, then clearly it was available from the factory, but maybe not to the UK market.  
It's a funny thing with options, I bought a new Cortina in Germany many years ago and was able to get it as a two door, an option which was not offered in the UK.
Buy a car in Holland and you can get some really weard specs, I had a company Opel which bore no relation to the the same car here in terms of spec.
At the end of the day I guess the red roof is just a part number the same as the jspec badge.

[aj-mr2]

Never a factory option, end of.

Allessio, i can enquire if you wish, if there is interest i could possibly get a GB up and running.

It's a factory standard choice, I worked as a sales executive for toyota years ago and always loved the look.

If it was a factory choice then wouldn't there be at least one other in the club ?

Just to clear things up, it wasn't a question, I was telling you it was an option  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

[Bekatee]

The red roof looks sleek   s8) s8)   like how the wheels match it too... better that it isn't a factory option as it makes it less common colour combo!!

[andyroo104]

Car looks great mate,you have made it your own with a few subtle mods and love the look of the roof and wheels too.

[andibell]

Nice work with the vinyl, looks really good.  How complicated was it?

[aj-mr2]

Nice work with the vinyl, looks really good.  How complicated was it?

I tackled one of the smaller pieces first and it took a while to understand how the vinyl reacted, but after that it it was fairly easy, there are a few minor creases that if they don't disappear as the vinyl relaxes I may re-do the section

[Ilogik]

Is it easy enough to work with? Want to do my side skirts once there painted. Would get bumper done to but nowhere wants to do it without a cut out guide.

[aj-mr2]

Is it easy enough to work with? Want to do my side skirts once there painted. Would get bumper done to but nowhere wants to do it without a cut out guide.

I think so, the back of the vinyl has a grid to it which lets you squeeze the air out easier, as long as your scalpel is sharp and your careful with the heat gun the sideskirts should be easy (I am after some TRD reps where did/are you getting yours from?) I wouldn't tackle a whole bumper but I have a guy that does big vinyl work for me in Worcester and would be happy to pass on details if you like? he seemed very confident to do mine if I wanted it?

[Ilogik]

My skirts are a bit of a bugger due to the shape.yes if you could pass on the details that would be great.

[Mike G]

Maybe the roof was an option , infact I think the OP's right " end of "
Nice car mate , and liking the carbon look