Should I Vinyl Wrap Coupe Roof?

3002 tii · 01-14-2012, 10:09 AM

Seen pics on AW and looks great but not sure if it'll look good on Ti Ag, thoughts?

SmartBastard · 01-14-2012, 10:37 AM

Same here, thinking about doing this to my Sepang bronze, not sure tho.

DataStream18 · 01-14-2012, 11:15 AM

Depends on the color really. The gloss 3M Di-Noc Carbon fiber looks amazing on a white car, a few buddies with 335i's have it done.

crfine88 · 01-14-2012, 03:25 PM

My opinion, yes
I think it will look great with gloss black. Tie into the rear window and front windshield. The side profile of the car looks better with the roof black too IMO.
Not a huge fan of the vinyl CF wrap but gloss black looks great

M-Power M3 · 01-14-2012, 04:23 PM

Black roofs look great on silver cars.

SCHMOUPE · 01-14-2012, 06:49 PM

Been trying to do the same to my coupe for a while. Please do it and let me see how it looks

Samjam927 · 01-14-2012, 07:03 PM

i think mfanatic325 has a black roof on a tiag coupe , check him out:

http://www.zpost.com/forums/album.ph...ictureid=22968

Starscream · 01-14-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

My opinion, yes
I think it will look great with gloss black. Tie into the rear window and front windshield. The side profile of the car looks better with the roof black too IMO.
Not a huge fan of the vinyl CF wrap but gloss black looks great

+1 I think the gloss black flows very well with the rear glass on the coupe,

I'd do it

dubsesd · 01-14-2012, 08:42 PM

Mine. Painted gloss black and wet sanded

3002 tii · 01-14-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakib

Been trying to do the same to my coupe for a while. Please do it and let me see how it looks

If anything I might visit shops closer to you =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samjam927

i think mfanatic325 has a black roof on a tiag coupe , check him out:

http://www.zpost.com/forums/album.ph...ictureid=22968

I could've swore his was CF pattern...

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Originally Posted by Starscream

+1 I think the gloss black flows very well with the rear glass on the coupe,

I'd do it

Agreed on the flow. Plus with the CF trunk lip and rear diffuser, I think it'll look even nicer.

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

Mine. Painted gloss black and wet sanded

Wow didn't think anyone did this, I'm sold!!!

gtMc · 01-14-2012, 09:35 PM

yeah, dubsesd, that looks SICK. Dubbed, I think you do it too. Will look great with the tint and dark wheels. its almost honeybadger-esk.

funny, earlier today I was wondering about this look as I asked myself how a true CF roof would look on the car and that i'd never seen one with it.

ever thought about the CF roof altogether? this is interesting:

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...er+roof&page=5

3002 tii · 01-14-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gtrinks

yeah, dubsesd, that looks SICK. Dubbed, I think you do it too. Will look great with the tint and dark wheels. its almost honeybadger-esk.

funny, earlier today I was wondering about this look as I asked myself how a true CF roof would look on the car and that i'd never seen one with it.

ever thought about the CF roof altogether? this is interesting:

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...er+roof&page=5

Funny you mention, the shop I'm asking about this job asked if I'd be interested in a semi-gloss cf wrap. It's intriguing but I think the gloss black looks more 'factory' if you can call it that.

Rekla · 01-15-2012, 08:55 AM

Ohhh... I'm falling in love with the M coupe again! Beautifull!

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

Mine. Painted gloss black and wet sanded

dubsesd · 01-15-2012, 12:36 PM

thanks! here is a better pic showing off the roof following the window lines

3002 tii · 01-15-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

thanks! here is a better pic showing off the roof following the window lines

I was 95% certain. Now I'm 110% certain =)

Just curious, what % tint are you running? I have 50% sides, 35 on the rear corners and hatch. I think 20% on the hatch would match even better but CCA doesn't allow dark tints for DE event which is why I went with 35%

I just hope a good wrap job will look as good as your paint...

dubsesd · 01-15-2012, 12:51 PM

im using 17% rear tint and 22% everywhere else. im sure you will be satisfied with the vinyl as long as its well done, but it wont be as glossy and smooth as wetsanded paint and clear. i had a wrap done for 2 days to see if i would like the look. after i was convinced i decided to paint it.

gtMc · 01-15-2012, 12:52 PM

That just looks incredible. And those wheels too... the whole setup.

Good idea on the test wrap for a few days.

3002 tii · 01-15-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

im using 17% rear tint and 22% everywhere else. im sure you will be satisfied with the vinyl as long as its well done, but it wont be as glossy and smooth as wetsanded paint and clear. i had a wrap done for 2 days to see if i would like the look. after i was convinced i decided to paint it.

How has the paint held up? Btw can you tell me what you were quoted for both wrap and paint? Feel free to PM if you like...

I'm leaning towards wrap only b/c 1) assuming it's cheaper and 2) it's not permanent

dubsesd · 01-15-2012, 01:04 PM

the paint is holding up great. no problems at all.

paint-$250
wrap-$200 (friend did it for me for 50 bucks)

wrap will start to peel at corners evetually especially if its in the sun. wrap has an orange peel look to it, and marks and scratches pretty easy. once its scratched...theres nothing you can do.

with paint on the other hand, you can give it a good polish or use a swirl remover to take out any marks or blemishes. i used 3 coats of clear and wetsanded after to have a really glossy black look. only drawback to paint is that is cant be removed, and must be repainted. i love the look and dont plan on going back...

3002 tii · 01-15-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

the paint is holding up great. no problems at all.

paint-$250
wrap-$200 (friend did it for me for 50 bucks)

wrap will start to peel at corners evetually especially if its in the sun. wrap has an orange peel look to it, and marks and scratches pretty easy. once its scratched...theres nothing you can do.

with paint on the other hand, you can give it a good polish or use a swirl remover to take out any marks or blemishes. i used 3 coats of clear and wetsanded after to have a really glossy black look. only drawback to paint is that is cant be removed, and must be repainted. i love the look and dont plan on going back...

Canadian labor rates seem far cheaper than us NE guys in the states.

But you do now have me thinking maybe painting is the way to go... Will have to research more but thanks for all the info!

dubsesd · 01-15-2012, 01:18 PM

no problem. i cant see the roof costing more than 400...canadian or usd. the guy that painted mine did an awesome job. he lifted the front molding and got all the way under with the paint and taped up the underside of the rear window to leave all the hinges and body silver. looks really oem. I can get some closeups of the paint and details if you like

msh441 · 01-15-2012, 01:47 PM

The look reminds me of the late model 911 Targa... Like is should be a glass panoramic roof. Nice.

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gtMc Captain 21 Rep 704 Posts Drives: '08 MC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1) Garage List '03 e39 m sport [0.00] '08 mc [0.00]	yeah, dubsesd, that looks SICK. Dubbed, I think you do it too. Will look great with the tint and dark wheels. its almost honeybadger-esk. funny, earlier today I was wondering about this look as I asked myself how a true CF roof would look on the car and that i'd never seen one with it. ever thought about the CF roof altogether? this is interesting: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...er+roof&page=5 Last edited by gtMc; 01-14-2012 at 09:49 PM..
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dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	thanks! here is a better pic showing off the roof following the window lines
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dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	im using 17% rear tint and 22% everywhere else. im sure you will be satisfied with the vinyl as long as its well done, but it wont be as glossy and smooth as wetsanded paint and clear. i had a wrap done for 2 days to see if i would like the look. after i was convinced i decided to paint it.
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gtMc Captain 21 Rep 704 Posts Drives: '08 MC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1) Garage List '03 e39 m sport [0.00] '08 mc [0.00]	That just looks incredible. And those wheels too... the whole setup. Good idea on the test wrap for a few days.
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dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	the paint is holding up great. no problems at all. paint-$250 wrap-$200 (friend did it for me for 50 bucks) wrap will start to peel at corners evetually especially if its in the sun. wrap has an orange peel look to it, and marks and scratches pretty easy. once its scratched...theres nothing you can do. with paint on the other hand, you can give it a good polish or use a swirl remover to take out any marks or blemishes. i used 3 coats of clear and wetsanded after to have a really glossy black look. only drawback to paint is that is cant be removed, and must be repainted. i love the look and dont plan on going back...
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dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	no problem. i cant see the roof costing more than 400...canadian or usd. the guy that painted mine did an awesome job. he lifted the front molding and got all the way under with the paint and taped up the underside of the rear window to leave all the hinges and body silver. looks really oem. I can get some closeups of the paint and details if you like
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