Spent $200 to Improve the interior & failed | GR Corolla (Un)Install

[@Ttamlin]

Yeah, I'd agree with you. I like how it looks where it's matte. I don't like that the matte isn't 100% full coverage. If I were going to do that, I would want those pieces to be cut in such a way that you had to remove the trim, wrap the edges of the film around, and then re-install. Thanks for taking one for the team on this. Hope your video eventually earns you your money back lol

[@CarQuicks]

LOL! Thats what I'm here for... I even came back the next few days and was thinking if my opinion would change, but NOPE... dont like it. LOL!

[@notahamsterr]

You took one for the team 🙏

[@CarQuicks]

I'm just here to report to my fellow GRC owners, for many I can see this also being a problem.

[@Trippinonsixwheels]

Great information. I wanted to do this too but didn't realize the gloss showed through. Thanks for saving me the time and money HAHA.

[@CarQuicks]

I'm here to help the people! LOL! Glad I could assist with showing people the full aftermath.

[@pairallax1425]

Couple of us PNW GR guys have taken the center area off and wrapped it in matte forged carbon fiber. Wish I could post a picture here to show you as I love looking at it rather than the gloss black!

[@CarQuicks]

I've seen a few scattered pictures online using forged carbon and regular carbon and it does look good. I need to check a local shop and see what they'd charge for the service.

[@lannym]

I already knew what you were gonna say as soon as that first strip went on. I did a film like this once (ironically I was covering exterior chrome belt line trim with a piano black film). Tore it off, I think it only cost about $30 though. But I replaced it with factory OEM piano black pieces that cost like $600....

[@CarQuicks]

Honestly, after that first piece, in the back of my head I was already like... "This isn't it..."

[@nicrandazzo758]

Tuffskins or king of carbon fiber seems like a good option. Havnt decided yet for mine

[@CarQuicks]

If been thinking about those 2 companies as well.

[@breaks_n_stuff4049]

I just ordered my TS from GR performance

[@karriemsodfbt]

Got the same kit and i feel the EXACT same way brother. ima leave it in for now but its gotta come out when i found another alternative.

[@CarQuicks]

Im glad I'm not alone! Lol! I'll hold it until i come up with the next plan, but yeah... not what I want at all.

[@karriemsodfbt]

@@CarQuicks its starting to look better than it actually did now. I might just leave it in. I guess the heat made it stick better.

[@hatchirolla]

We be doin protective films at the dealer on cars, when I installed it , it came out mint but i spent a good hour doing it😂 , might remove it too tho and probably do purple vinyl after all tho , wasnt feeling the matte

[@CarQuicks]

Yeah I chopped this video up, but there was a moment I had to turn off A/C and was sweating aligning the pieces... SMH LOL!

[@lolatu4402]

Search "hydro dipping interior car parts". It's a process, but can give awesome results, carbon fiber look or similar.

[@CarQuicks]

If I am thinking the same, thats the process I have seen where they dip parts in a water solution, with the some design/overlay floating on top? If so, i've see some really cool parts made from that process.

[@lolatu4402]

@@CarQuicks yeah, I've seen all kinds of cools designs with that process.

[@Baka_Mop]

Remove the panels and wrap it in the same forged carbon pattern as the roof of the circuit edition?

[@CarQuicks]

Thats really what has to happen to make it look the part. I wouldn't do forged, but a matte carbon is probably where I may gp.

[@lilyh7712]

Maybe plasti dip the parts? but you'll need to take the pieces out to properly plasti dip it?

[@CarQuicks]

This is being considered too.

[@jordan3305]

For me personally I hate the scratches and dirt on the piano black so much I prefer the look of a sticker. Idk why piano black is ever an option, nobody likes it because it scratches so easily and dust so so visible.

[@CarQuicks]

Piano black needs to be removed from all parts bins and suppliers!

[@gend21]

How long did it take to move from customs? My package has been stuck there since Monday

[@CarQuicks]

It didn't take too long in customs, but it was held for a day or so. However, I've had some parts I've ordered for this car arrive through customs fast and others like my down pipe where held up for weeks.

[@gend21]

@@CarQuicks Thanks for the response! If I don't like the PPF either. I may go the Tufskinz forged route since I do have the roof to match.

[@MambasFootballClub]

They have a clear one right?

[@CarQuicks]

Yes they do.

[@speedboy6776]

!

[@CarQuicks]

I know!

[@5upercharged]

PLASTI DIP

[@CarQuicks]

Definitely considering this option!

[@HoodedRaw]

Hey @carquicks I have a few questions about starting a youtube channel about my GR corolla I just bought and would love to get your input. Lmk what would he the best way to get in contact thanks.

[@CarQuicks]

I just commented on your last comment, but if you see this first, reach out to me on Instagram under the same name. I'll be glad to help!