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JBauer 01-19-2018 07:43 AM

This is only a test.....
 
If this had been an actual emergency, you would have been instructed to tune to one of the broadcast stations in your area."http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1516380188.jpg

thstone 01-19-2018 08:06 AM

The State of Hawaii needs you to lead their Public Announcements department... :)

And nice car!

Porsche-Eh 01-19-2018 08:35 AM

Duck and Cover! Duck and Cover!

Is that PlastiDip or Vinyl? Did you do it yourself; it is very nicely done!

BRAN 01-19-2018 10:34 AM

Looking good!

Where is the 500$ Whiskey ...

MWS 01-19-2018 02:05 PM

Sorry, on this one I'd have to give it a thumbs down. This look just doesn't work for me, but then again, it just me. If you like it, go for it.

Regarding the EAS...I think this should be phased out. In today's hyper-connected world, in the event of an emergency, chances are you would know before an EAS message. I've always thought that the "test" message should read: THIS IS ONLY A TEST. IN THE EVENT OF A REAL EMERGENCY, YOU WOULD ALREADY KNOW....WHICH MAKES US REDUNDANT. WE NOW RETURN YOU TO REGULAR PROGRAMMING, THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY WOULD HAVE BEEN PROVIDING MUCH BETTER INFORMATION, WHICH WE WOULD HAVE CUT OFF. ALSO, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS OUTDATED PROGRAM WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS. THIS MESSAGE WILL NOW REPEAT THREE TIMES, AND WE WILL BE RUNNING THIS TEST AGAIN TOMORROW. WHY? BECAUSE WE CAN, AND YOU CANT STOP US.

Sorry... too great of a segue. BTW, you should close out your top thread with final thoughts, impressions and headaches. I would be interested to hear if you would do it again, and what it's like to live with.

Boxstard 01-19-2018 05:58 PM

I'm after retro look so different taste from yours, but looks good to me!

I'm also wondering about painting or wrapping hood in different color than body. A silver 904 with green hood is somehow stuck in my head...

Keep going!

JBauer 01-19-2018 06:00 PM

Thats why the is a test heading. After putting on the wrap and looking at it all day I dont care for it either. Pulled it off already. ��

Starter986 01-20-2018 05:48 AM

20mm spacers on the rear...

JBauer 01-20-2018 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Starter986 (Post 560625)
20mm spacers on the rear...

I just put on 15s :D

pidj 01-20-2018 04:39 PM

Okay. What just happened there?

JBauer 01-20-2018 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pidj (Post 560672)
Okay. What just happened there?

Playing with wrap with varying degrees of success.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1516513229.jpg

Geof3 01-20-2018 10:48 PM

Wrapping the hood, especially with CF look vinyl is a challenging job and is best done with two people. The top 2/3 is fairly easy, but as you get to the compound curves of the lower nose you need judicious, but patient, heat to get it to lay down properly without creases and bubbles. Pay attention very closely to not over stretch the CF or it will wind up not having the proper alignment and it will look odd and random instead of nice and straight. Not a very easy one. Plain colors would be easier, but still challenging.

particlewave 01-20-2018 11:12 PM

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I think something simple would look much better.

Like this...

particlewave 01-20-2018 11:13 PM

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Or this...

JBauer 01-21-2018 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Geof3 (Post 560699)
Wrapping the hood, especially with CF look vinyl is a challenging job and is best done with two people. The top 2/3 is fairly easy, but as you get to the compound curves of the lower nose you need judicious, but patient, heat to get it to lay down properly without creases and bubbles. Pay attention very closely to not over stretch the CF or it will wind up not having the proper alignment and it will look odd and random instead of nice and straight. Not a very easy one. Plain colors would be easier, but still challenging.

I'm finding this out. That is actually a black with silver metallic. It depends on the wrap too. The graphite I did the other day wasn't bad at al, 3M.
The black was from eBay and when pulling on it it ripped right at the beginning. It eas brittle and broke very easy.

live and learn.😀

Starter986 01-21-2018 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 560639)
I just put on 15s :D

Please post a like-angle photo. I wanna see those wheels out! ;)

Geof3 01-21-2018 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 560707)
I'm finding this out. That is actually a black with silver metallic. It depends on the wrap too. The graphite I did the other day wasn't bad at al, 3M.
The black was from eBay and when pulling on it it ripped right at the beginning. It eas brittle and broke very easy.

live and learn.😀

No doubt. The expensive stuff is BY FAR more forgiving and can self repair amazingly well. :cheers:

Geof3 01-21-2018 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 560700)
I think something simple would look much better.

Like this...

This... Even with the PORSCHE side stripe.

Here is mine...

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simthang2001 01-21-2018 05:56 PM

http://web.tin.vn/img/album/CU3ykyCp...87858253_n.jpg

JBauer 02-15-2018 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 560700)
I think something simple would look much better.

Like this...

I'm not sure why but I just saw your post with ideas, nice. ?? That first one is one I'm considering.

Is this too much?



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The Radium King 02-15-2018 10:08 AM

i always thought that, if i had a red car, i would go with gold - stripes, wheels.

http://www.carmodel.com/spark-model/18s025/1-18/porsche/911-carrera-rs-3-0-1974/47380

The Radium King 02-15-2018 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxstard (Post 560598)
I'm after retro look so different taste from yours, but looks good to me!

I'm also wondering about painting or wrapping hood in different color than body. A silver 904 with green hood is somehow stuck in my head...

Keep going!

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/54708-silver-car-red-hood-2.html

BRAN 02-15-2018 10:59 AM

red is dominant, lots of contrast...let's see what you came up with...how about red?
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Steelepuls 02-15-2018 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Radium King (Post 562785)
i always thought that, if i had a red car, i would go with gold - stripes, wheels.

SPARK-MODEL 18S025 Scale 1/18 | PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS 3.0 1974 RED GOLD

49er's colors. Nice. I like it.

JBauer 02-15-2018 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The Radium King (Post 562785)
i always thought that, if i had a red car, i would go with gold - stripes, wheels.

SPARK-MODEL 18S025 Scale 1/18 | PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS 3.0 1974 RED GOLD

😲 if I had one of those I wouldn't care if the wheels, stripes were polka-dot purple 😀

JBauer 02-15-2018 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 562791)
red is dominant, lots of contrast...let's see what you came up with...how about red?
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1518724692.jpg

Wow your good at that. I'm thinking the silver. Just a little lighter to match my wheels 👌

The Radium King 02-15-2018 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 562791)
red is dominant, lots of contrast...

that's the thing - the black on red is pretty 'contrasty' (if that is a word); grey or gold are less aggressive but still get the message across. i like how on the newer boxsters they would 'ghost' stripes onto the cars - matt black on gloss black, matt grey on silver, light grey on white, etc. - wonder if possible on red?

The Radium King 02-15-2018 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 562796)
Wow your good at that. I'm thinking the silver. Just a little lighter to match my wheels 👌

w a black pinstripe to outline it.

JBauer 02-17-2018 09:22 AM

Not very good but


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MWS 02-17-2018 09:40 AM

Usually not a gold fan on cars, but I think your on to something. The pinstripe really makes the emblem pop. Maybe not the entire hood in grey, but a couple 6"-8" grey stripes (to match wheels) with gold pinstripes. To tie-in, how about gold lugs on the wheels? I forget, but do you have the gold emblems on wheels? Maybe even a red pinstripe on the outer wheel edge?

JBauer 02-17-2018 11:06 AM

I'm thinking too much silver too. Adjusting a little. Of course I didnt fill in the silver areas but they would be solid silver.


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BRAN 02-17-2018 11:37 AM

haha JB, you change the designs faster than I can photoshop them.
I guess my picture is already outdated...:cheers:

BRAN 02-17-2018 11:48 AM

JB, how about extending your stripes A LITTLE over the gap...at least like the lights, maybe even a little more...

JBauer 02-18-2018 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 562972)
JB, how about extending your stripes A LITTLE over the gap...at least like the lights, maybe even a little more...

I see what you mean, I'll probably try that. :cheers:

JBauer 02-19-2018 07:43 AM

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BRAN 02-19-2018 10:42 AM

love it...:cheers:
I wonder which color you pick for the outlines. photoshop can save time :D
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I kinda like your lighter masking tape outlines
Is your vinyl gray or almost beige? Looks really good with red, you should keep it. Now the only question is the outline color.

JBauer 02-19-2018 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 563110)
love it...:cheers:
I wonder which color you pick for the outlines. photoshop can save time :D
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I kinda like your lighter masking tape outlines
Is your vinyl gray or almost beige? Looks really good with red, you should keep it. Now the only question is the outline color.

It's supposed to be silver, the color of wheels but it looks beige. I'm liking the black edging.

pidj 02-19-2018 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JBauer (Post 563136)
It's supposed to be silver, the color of wheels but it looks beige. I'm liking the black edging.

Unless it's easily removed, photo shop with the black soft top up ... and down, for the full effect.

JBauer 02-19-2018 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidj (Post 563137)
Unless it's easily removed, photo shop with the black soft top up ... and down, for the full effect.

With the top off Ill only have the hood to be concerned about. I'm going to use 3M vinyl wrap. "Supposed" to be able to removed.

JBauer 02-21-2018 12:13 PM

In theory and PhotoShop the double silver stripes looked good but once I started putting them on they just looked weird. Just too much 😐
Had the wrap so I'm going to finish this all the way back and when I get tired of it Ill just take it off.

Be glad when spring gets here 🙄




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