I did not mean that I was charged $200 for the install, I was charged $200 for the whole deal- He ordered the material, cut to fit and installed it for $200 ! I am happy with the single piece with no seams.

 

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I'm not a painter, but, Ive had a couple of things painted ( front fascia & rear bump ) neither cost more then 200.00 that included prep and clean up, so how much could one hood cost? my stripes are vinyl and scoop painted.


WHAT??? I paid 450 to get my rear bumper painted/installed!

Yellow05...I was planning doing exactly what you did to my car.....you pushed me over the edge.....now my dad wont let me buy anything untill i get my grades upppppp argh

 

Ok, for all those interested in the Steeda style hood blackout, it is finally done. I am very pleased on how it turned out. Here is the link for those who are interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7221892&rd=1,1

 

I had mine painted for $150. It was cheaper than vinyl.

 

I don't blame you for painting it but how much will it cost to take it off?
Advantage vinyl.

 

I like that one in flat black.

I actually ordered your lower fascia blackout strip but haven't had a chance to install it yet. Do you have a link to directions to install these parts?

 

the reason i want to do vinyl, at least to see it in the flesh, live with it

 

I did a photoshop first, so I had a good idea what it would look like,
I also cut a hole in the hood, so I really don't see going back.

I am also thinking about removing the vinyl stripe on the side and having it, or something like it, painted as well.

 

Yeah, there is definatly no turning back when you cut the hole in your hood. Love the shaker!

 

First off, Brent, I'm sure you do excellent work, but I too looked at vinyl to do a 'Steeda' hood, so this is no cut on you, but they're **** near impossible to do on a 3d surface. And, most vinyl shops have a 30" max width, so I decided to go with paint. Besides, it will last the life of the car. I went with gloss because it's easier to maintain. Once you go black, you never go back. (What's all this talk about removing the stripe after it's done? Make a decision and stick with it!) In Brent's behalf, the side stripes are vinyl and I have no plans to paint them. They stay vinyl. I may change the style... or not. But they will remain vinyl...

 

I do agree with you that doing this in one piece is nearly impossible. That is why I did it in 2 pieces. If you look at the hood, the hardest part is the center line down the hood. That is why there is a seam in the center. Even if I had a machine that would cut this in one piece, I don't think it would work. By the way, your car is sweet!!! I love the gloss center section. I think your car alone will probably change peoples mind to paint the center section.

 

That looks great!But hey,on behalf of vinyl,i think it is a great way to know you are really happy with your layout on the car,then get it painted after some time you are sure you don't change your mind.

 

I went with the vinyl because it was one piece, custom made and was much cheaper than the $600- 700 quotes I had gotten for paint. Plus I considered that if somehow I did not like it, I could remove it easier than paint. $200 vs $600 to try it out-----no brainer to me