I was worried when I opened up my roof overlay and saw this.


Was even more worried to see this.



I went ahead with the install anyways and after a day in the sun, the overlays look good!

Before:


After:

 

Looks great .

 

was considering one of those roof overlays, how hard was it to make it look nice? I tried DIY window tinting before and it was a nightmare...

 

@CharlesHubular: I guess it would depend on how picky you are. I'm very happy with how my overlay and it was quite easy to do. I used this DIY.

I did it with 2 people. Washed the car, wiped it down with soapy water. Tried to clay bar.. and gave up.
I laid the overlay on top of the car, backing side up, and peeled off the backing, using a wet towel to get the sticky side wet.
Flipped it over, moved it in place and started squeegeeing out the water. Patience comes in because we had to lift it up and lay it down again to get rid of some of the air bubbles.
While the backing is still wet, you can push the bubbles out with your thumb, but if it's dry, it will just create "worms" where the vinyl just sticks to itself.
Getting the edge of the sunroof to bend and stick took time and I did end up making some cuts to make it bend easier.
Finishing required the most problem solving and caused the most problems for me. I had to trim the edges of the overlay and tuck it into the seams and edges of the car... which caused some air pockets at the edge and I actually ripped a small corner as well. Don't drag a card against the overlay without something between the two >.>



Alot of the small dots that I saw on the install disappeared by the next day. The creases from shipping also disappeared. Heat is your friend during the end. Didn't really use the hairdryer I had set up at all.
My coupe is '03 so the trim around the moonroof is faded. I will try the trim restore kit on it to make it much darker.



And because pictures are awesome..

 

I like it. Good alternative to painting it or plastidip.

Any decisions on wheels?

 

Thanks konxeptionz. I've decided to save until I can afford something I really want, not just getting the 19's because it's cheaper. Poor college students shouldn't spend so much money on their cars anyways. =D

Currently in love with the Volks SF Challenges. They will look terrible with my rusty rotors though. Been searching for a good DIY on cleaning/painting those parts. Going to be interesting how that comes along since I don't even have a umm... jack.


Taken from Kyosho

 

First day with the black roof and I get my first random stranger compliment! =D

"Nice car, what year is it?"
"'03" Surprised look
"I like the black roof."

Yay ^^

 

Now imagine how much more attention you'll get with a set of wheels.

Don't be discouraged to get a set of wheels because you don't have a big brake kit in the back to compliment them, or if your calipers are rusty. Just paint them silver and you're good to go.

I don't have a BBK and I still turn heads everywhere I drive.

Are you wanting to get them in that finish? Here is another one on an IP to consider, Mercury Silver finish.

 

I know, I know. New wheels also require a drop ("require" meaning haven't seen anything that looks good without a drop), which requires more things... I'm not even sure what.

And your car is much sexier than mine!

I like the aggressive look of the black with the silver lip to break up the black. Also feel like it fits better with my grill and roof.

IP is beautiful. XD

 

I can't help but look at the ugly cars passing by too .

 

 

Hahaha

 

It's amazing what alittle heat will do

B@t

 

hey kimaya... what was your final thought on the fitment and look of the VIS diffuser and grill?! i think im picking them up from the same guy. i believe his name is shon. was wondering if the products were okay before i pick up.

 

Shon's a nice guy. Our transaction was quick and the items were in perfect condition.

I've very happy with my grill. I have noticed that the paint on the grill has chipped from rocks, but it's easily fixed with some black nail polish. XD The CF part doesn't have any problems with rock chips.




The diffuser looks sexy. Fitment still isn't great, but I usually just notice how nice my rear looks. I still haven't redone my installation so it's not flush. This is what it looks like now.





Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions ^^