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      07-19-2014, 12:48 AM   #1
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low cost looks

I was talking to friend the other day about the new 1er coming out. From the sneak peaks it looks very similar to the existing version (9bars v 8 bars in the grill). I showed him the pictures of the 1ers that have had the 2er front fitted and that it was a very expensive job to get that look.
He is a graphics guy who also designs replacement decals for the old 70's muscle cars. He pointed out that decals were used to dress up those high performance cars to set them apart from the base models. Now Vinyl wrap is being used to make a car look different, mask or highlight certain aspects on a car.
He cut these from a picture of the 2ers lights and fixed them on my 1er to show me what he was talking about.
I was surprised that these bits of vinyl could change the look.
I do like that the lights and grill are now accentuated and it gives the front a slightly more aggressive look.
Just goes to show what a few dollars of vinyl sign film can achieve.


What are your thoughts?
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