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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
I think the black roof really works with tints - If I didn't have a black car, I'd have a black roof anyway
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19th Aug 2016 4:53pm |
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Basilfawlty Member Since: 18 Oct 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 655 |
I like the contrasting roof too but Carpathian is a lovely dark grey and I'm just not sure if you'll notice that the roof is a contrast in black but you could always be brave and go for a light contrast. As for the roof, I've had both and rarely used the opening function, so it's a horses for courses sort of question. I do think if you keep your cars a long time there's less to go wrong with the fixed but if you change before warranty is an issue then go for what makes you feel good. |
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19th Aug 2016 5:24pm |
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RR2008HSE Member Since: 06 Jan 2013 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2932 |
Hate the contrast roof. (Okay, it's just fine on a Defender.) I think you loose the whole "floating roof" effect. I've vote body colour roof every time. I know others like them. It's your car. |
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20th Aug 2016 9:24pm |
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Phil. Member Since: 19 Apr 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 784 |
Mine's Carpathian. I also considered a black roof but thought it might look a bit Chavvy. Each to their own
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20th Aug 2016 9:53pm |
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p38arover Member Since: 16 Dec 2015 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 1523 |
Black roofs look awful.
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20th Aug 2016 10:48pm |
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XXXAngelXXX Member Since: 25 Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 4994 |
You could plastic coat it afterwards - i was thinking doing this with silver on my car All my spelling errorz are belong to me!
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21st Aug 2016 7:11am |
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wanderer Member Since: 10 Nov 2012 Location: Wandering Posts: 178 |
Your Carpathian looks great
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21st Aug 2016 10:29am |
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RR2008HSE Member Since: 06 Jan 2013 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2932 |
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22nd Aug 2016 6:44pm |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35223 |
i hear that vinyl roofs are back in fashion...remember the gt cortinas and capris.. ... - .- -.
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22nd Aug 2016 6:52pm |
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wanderer Member Since: 10 Nov 2012 Location: Wandering Posts: 178 |
That does take me back Stan! |
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22nd Aug 2016 6:59pm |
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Emperor Mong Member Since: 07 Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 1435 |
As XXX says, get it with a body coloured roof and wrap it in black. You then can reverse it. Less easy the other way round. |
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22nd Aug 2016 9:33pm |
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axle Member Since: 28 Oct 2007 Location: Perth Perth the end of the Earth Posts: 2964 |
I like that idea , roofs get ignored or abused anyway so a good way to protect it and you get the choice . 2008 MY Supercharged
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23rd Aug 2016 4:11am |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1125 |
Well i like the black roofs. On Carpathian you could go silver much more noticeable, |
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23rd Aug 2016 12:47pm |
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bra10j Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 34 |
That's mine just back from having its roof wrapped black. I'm rather pleased with the results. Sorry for poor pics. Car is filthy and it began to rain!! Current Fleet;
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23rd Aug 2016 4:59pm |
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