Santa came early :D Need some opinions tho.
12-23-2005, 07:56 PM
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Santa came early :D Need some opinions tho.
Well, Santa came early for me. I talked my parents into letting us open presents early because we have a fairly busy weekend. I got a red LED underbody tube kit, a strobe flasher (will probably be used to strobe my parking lights), 3 yards of carbon fiber ( plenty to do my "Berger" and have some left over for my armrests), Eurolights.com sealed-beam housing conversion kit [twist in headlight bulbs from now on, no more siliconing Sylvania Silverstars in place!!!! ], and my red carpetting. My dad also made me a plaque with the logo from the company that I left, it's pretty cool.
Anyway, here's the opinion part.. the carpet's darker than expected. It's red, but like a burnt red, not the bright red of the exterior. My dad even said it was a lot darker than he expected, so I'd just have to exchange it if it wasn't the one I wanted. So, do I go lighter red, or keep the dark red?
Here's the "Red":
Here's the "Firethorn":
Here's the "Neon Red":
I'm torn between which I want. I like Firethorn, it looks like it'd be the correct red that I need. What do you guys think? Here's the carpet.
Anyway, here's the opinion part.. the carpet's darker than expected. It's red, but like a burnt red, not the bright red of the exterior. My dad even said it was a lot darker than he expected, so I'd just have to exchange it if it wasn't the one I wanted. So, do I go lighter red, or keep the dark red?
Here's the "Red":
Here's the "Firethorn":
Here's the "Neon Red":
I'm torn between which I want. I like Firethorn, it looks like it'd be the correct red that I need. What do you guys think? Here's the carpet.
12-23-2005, 09:05 PM
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well i think firethorn is the right one, but i know how it is looking at a sample color online then seeing it in person. its always darker. neon red might be it, but the fact that its called "neon" might mean its really really red.
go with firethorn
go with firethorn
12-24-2005, 03:58 PM
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Is it darker than the red in my car? If so i'd say trade it and go brighter. I love my carpet, it's so eye catching. If it's the dark red that i think it is then it's no more apealing than that red in the 3rd ges... kinda blah.
12-24-2005, 07:16 PM
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Well, bad news.
Looks like I'm stuck with the carpet I have. I originally had "black carpet" with the link to the order form on my christmas list, but then last minute decided I really did want to go with red colored carpet, so I switched it to say red -- didn't pay attention to the fact that there's different ones of red. So, this is a lot darker than I had planned, but I'll just have to go with it and hope in the end it turns out aight. Since it was a Christmas present, I don't want to be too upset about it lol.
Originally Posted by StockInteriors.com
Due to the number of automobile models and colors that we offer, we do not stock our carpet kits. All carpet kits are custom made to your specifications (automobile make/material/color) when ordered. Because all items are custom made to your exact request, we can only accept returns for items that have been incorrectly shipped. In the unlikely event that the item does not fit, or the product proves to be defective, Stock Interiors will replace with same item (same year, make, model, color and material).
No returns will be accepted for dissatisfaction of color. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you request a set of carpet samples prior to ordering so that you can see first hand what color of carpet that you will be ordering. Custom made products, including vinyl items, made to the specifications of the customer are not returnable. No returns or exchanges will be accepted for products that have been used, cut / trimmed, glued, altered, or damaged through use. Items that have been ordered incorrectly will be accepted for return or exchange. A restocking fee will apply to all items returned for any reason other than shipping or manufacturing issues.
No returns will be accepted for dissatisfaction of color. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you request a set of carpet samples prior to ordering so that you can see first hand what color of carpet that you will be ordering. Custom made products, including vinyl items, made to the specifications of the customer are not returnable. No returns or exchanges will be accepted for products that have been used, cut / trimmed, glued, altered, or damaged through use. Items that have been ordered incorrectly will be accepted for return or exchange. A restocking fee will apply to all items returned for any reason other than shipping or manufacturing issues.
12-24-2005, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by meissenation
Well, bad news.
Looks like I'm stuck with the carpet I have. I originally had "black carpet" with the link to the order form on my christmas list, but then last minute decided I really did want to go with red colored carpet, so I switched it to say red -- didn't pay attention to the fact that there's different ones of red. So, this is a lot darker than I had planned, but I'll just have to go with it and hope in the end it turns out aight. Since it was a Christmas present, I don't want to be too upset about it lol.
Looks like I'm stuck with the carpet I have. I originally had "black carpet" with the link to the order form on my christmas list, but then last minute decided I really did want to go with red colored carpet, so I switched it to say red -- didn't pay attention to the fact that there's different ones of red. So, this is a lot darker than I had planned, but I'll just have to go with it and hope in the end it turns out aight. Since it was a Christmas present, I don't want to be too upset about it lol.
12-24-2005, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by archemedes
try doing some light coats of a bright red paint(if done light it won't stiffen, but will change the color) detailers, and dealers have been doing it for years
