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22-10-2009, 10:30 AM
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|  Vinyl roofs and bonnets
We all (at least the older ones) remember the vinyl roofs from the 70's and 80's.
Do you think these are making a comeback? Do you think they will make a comeback at some point?
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22-10-2009, 10:37 AM
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| | Super Moderator TC Founder Car: Octy smoke machine
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
they seem to be. esp on white and silver cars
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22-10-2009, 10:44 AM
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| | Loyal Member Power tuner Car: suzuki sx4 sport ha
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
I have been lucky enough ( I think) to get hold of a 1978 datsun 120Y 51000 kms origional its in reasonable condition but i am going to do a ground up restore it is safety yellow with a BONE COLOURED VINYL TOP will do some pics soon | |
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22-10-2009, 12:25 PM
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
I remember the 120Y, very nice. Did this have the Tigra style wrap around back window? | |
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23-10-2009, 09:30 AM
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
no Waynne just normal fit | |
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24-10-2009, 01:10 AM
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| | Administrator TC Founder Car: A4 2.0T Fsi Quattro
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
They still look nice. | |
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24-10-2009, 03:24 PM
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| | Moderator Torque King Car: MX-5
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
I need to see a vinyl covered bonnet!  | |
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24-10-2009, 03:55 PM
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| | modherbrator Torque Junkie Car: Seat Leon Cupra
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
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Originally Posted by Loz  I need to see a vinyl covered bonnet! | here you go mate http://www.carstylingtips.com/1646-p...ambo-door-kit/
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24-10-2009, 04:01 PM
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| | Very Senior Member Torque King Car: Mk1 Focus RS
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
The worst is fake carbon fibre. Idiots. | |
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24-10-2009, 06:20 PM
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| | Moderator Torque King Car: MX-5
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
Cheers Herb 
Don't think I'll be emulating that in the near future! 
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24-10-2009, 07:20 PM
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| | modherbrator Torque Junkie Car: Seat Leon Cupra
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
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Originally Posted by Loz Cheers Herb
Don't think I'll be emulating that in the near future! | no worries mate and i was going to post the pic but luckily i read the bottom of the page £250 for using a pic without permission 
and i agree this is 1 off hopefully  | |
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24-10-2009, 09:30 PM
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| | Senior member Track Warrior Car: GTO T.T.
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
I really hope not, they were bloody awful first time round and looked exactly what they were, tacky.
I had one on one of my Mk3 Cortinas and hated it but never actually got round to doing anything about it, sadly.
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25-10-2009, 04:03 PM
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| | Super Moderator TC Founder Car: Octy smoke machine
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
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Originally Posted by herb | think you might be alright with carstyling tips as theres im certain waynne as something to do with it as well. Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterAuron The worst is fake carbon fibre. Idiots. | it looks so much better when it starts to fade/melt and you can see the bonnet through it.  | |
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26-10-2009, 08:49 AM
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| | Administrator TC Founder Car: A4 2.0T Fsi Quattro
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
Yup PG, Most of the pics on car styling tips are on here already anyway. Those that aren't will be soon when I can get round to uploading them all! 
You have permission to post Car Styling Tips pics herb as long as it is non commercial IE: A forum post etc...
The disclaimer just gives us a bit of leverage against sites that think it is OK to steal other peoples content and pass it off as their own! You'll be surprised how many try it. | |
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29-10-2009, 02:45 AM
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
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Originally Posted by MasterAuron The worst is fake carbon fibre. Idiots. | Agreed. | |
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25-04-2010, 08:07 PM
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| | Junior Member Wrench Kid Car: audi a4 quattro3.0
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
hope not , had enough of them in the 70s & 80s. i EVEN USED TO OWN A VIVA WITH ONE ON UGHHHHHH. | |
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28-04-2010, 11:07 PM
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| | Very Senior Member Torque Junkie Car: 306 2.1TD
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
Again highly depends on the car, I think a vinyl roof could look good on an e36 bmw 3
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07-07-2010, 02:06 PM
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| | Junior Member Wrench Kid Car: 97 1.4 Tigra
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
Hi, fake carbon fibre is generally naff, the vinyl on here seems better, but check out the real carbon skining.
Anyone got any views on this for a Tigra roof? http://carbonmods.co.uk/Products/Car...CMCFSK300.aspx
Watch the vid, very educational.
Last edited by Loz; 08-07-2010 at 04:14 PM.
Reason: fixed broken link
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08-07-2010, 05:37 PM
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| | Administrator TC Founder Car: A4 2.0T Fsi Quattro
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
That looks really effective, do they do sheets big enough to cover the roof? | |
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09-07-2010, 01:57 PM
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| | Junior Member Wrench Kid Car: 97 1.4 Tigra
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
Hi,
here http://carbonmods.co.uk/Products/car...ll-1500mm.aspx
Could you please tell me why there is a delay to my posts being posted. I have not experienced this on any other forum. The delay is (as I've mentioned in your visitor messages) that you are not permitted to post links until your have written 10 posts.
The restriction is there to dissuade spammers.
Loz.
Last edited by Loz; 09-07-2010 at 09:42 PM.
Reason: explanation added
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09-07-2010, 10:15 PM
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| | Junior Member Wrench Kid Car: 97 1.4 Tigra
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| Re: Vinyl roofs and bonnets
cheers Loz,
have to get busy posting | |
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09-07-2010, 10:18 PM
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| | Moderator Torque King Car: MX-5
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