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    07-14-2012 08:27 AM #1
    Would be interested in your comments on the color combination of my 2012 Beetle Turbo.






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    07-14-2012 11:38 PM #2
    I like the look from the rear of the beetle with stripes. Im not totally sold on the front view though. I like the gray color thougg with dark stripes.

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    07-15-2012 12:10 AM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by Stingme1975 View Post
    I like the look from the rear of the beetle with stripes. Im not totally sold on the front view though. I like the gray color thougg with dark stripes.
    I like it. And whoever installed them did a good job as well.

    The top isn't done right? Doesn't look like it and i prefer it that way. as for the front, i would probably only do the hood and not the front bumper

    but when it comes down to color combo, Thumbs up

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    07-15-2012 08:43 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by TexasBulldog View Post
    I like it. And whoever installed them did a good job as well.

    The top isn't done right? Doesn't look like it and i prefer it that way. as for the front, i would probably only do the hood and not the front bumper

    but when it comes down to color combo, Thumbs up
    Most of the top is not done because of the sunroof. It does pick up from the back of the sunroof to the rear window which is the Platinum Grey Metallic color. Thanks for your comments. I get thumbs up everywhere I go. Really glad I added the stripes especially in gloss black. My wife wanted white but I was able to talk her out of it. With all of the black trim, I think the white would have stood out like a sore thumb.
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    07-27-2012 08:53 PM #5
    I like the stripes were they installed by the dealer from second skin?

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    07-27-2012 09:59 PM #6
    Reminds me of a combo Mini uses and it is a nice looking combo on both the Mini and the
    Beetle.

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    07-28-2012 08:44 AM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by jpitzer4 View Post
    I like the stripes were they installed by the dealer from second skin?

    Yes they were from Second Skin. Added the turbo stripe as well.

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    07-28-2012 09:24 AM #9
    It is a great color combination. Installation looks great also. Enjoy your Beetle.

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    07-28-2012 07:26 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis R View Post
    It is a great color combination. Installation looks great also. Enjoy your Beetle.
    Thank you Dennis. I am really glad we choose the Platinum Grey Metallic paint. I usually go for black or blue metallic so this was a big departure for me. Glad you like the color. I also felt the gloss black stripes would make a striking look.
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    12-04-2012 09:18 AM #11
    I really like them. The installer did a good job. I'm looking to have my car done in the future.
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    12-04-2012 10:42 AM #12
    Thumbs up from me on that colour combo. I was thinking about getting the stripes on my Candy White, but I think it would look ridiculous, what with the black & white accenting on the side skirt.

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