dave_dj1 39 Posted April 29, 2016 I am wanting to put a fairly large ram on the hood of my truck, somewhere in the 24" x 30" range. Just wondering what your opinions are on using some 651 gloss black which I have or ordering some matte black. My gut says matte. My truck is silver/grey, you can see it in the show your work thread. Thanks, David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted April 29, 2016 It all personal preference. Which do you think would look better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted April 29, 2016 How about carbon fiber? I don't often run across uses for the little bit I have, but this might look cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted April 29, 2016 Matte always looks nice and sharp when contrasting with a light metallic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted April 29, 2016 Matte black gloss will scratch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted April 29, 2016 Matte. Order a few feet of auto wrap vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted April 29, 2016 On the hood, 951 Matte Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moody Blue 505 Posted April 29, 2016 May I suggest not using 651..in fact I wouldn't use regular vinyl anyway on a vehicle graphic. Go get some Avery SW900 Matte Black and will look better and last longer. Plus the air release makes these babies super easy to apply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave_dj1 39 Posted April 29, 2016 Thank you all for the feed back. You can tell I'm just a newb. I will look into the Avery SW900 Matte black. If you don't mind answering a question about the 651, why wouldn't you use it on a car/truck? I guess I have a lot to learn for the different applications. Thanks, David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moody Blue 505 Posted April 29, 2016 Thank you all for the feed back. You can tell I'm just a newb. I will look into the Avery SW900 Matte black. If you don't mind answering a question about the 651, why wouldn't you use it on a car/truck? I guess I have a lot to learn for the different applications. Thanks, David Although the 651 is considered "intermediate outdoor vinyl" it's the lowest grade on the market. Nothing wrong with using it, just wont look good for as long as the others. I prefer the SW900 simply because of the initial "low tac"...basically can lift and re-position without having to sacrifice the vinyl...and the air egress is perfect for easy dry application. Plus in my experiences the wrap vinyl is much easier to remove than your regular cast vinyls and won't leave as much (if any) nasty residue to have to clean when the time comes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites