Roof wrap

Rox335i · 05-23-2018, 01:07 PM

I want to wrap my 335i roof in black. Does anyone know how much should it cost? Also should the shark fin be wrapped in black or leave it as the same as the exterior colour?

1QuikWS6 · 05-23-2018, 03:03 PM

Definitely wrap both the sharkfin (or better yet, buy a new gloss black one) and the roof rail strips

RobG_M340 · 05-23-2018, 03:54 PM

I just had my 440 roof/fin wrapped last weekend in NJ and it cost me $450

Rox335i · 05-23-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rgilkes

I just had my 440 roof/fin wrapped last weekend in NJ and it cost me $450

You got any pictures? Is it wrapped in carbon fibre or gloss black? Anybody here have pictures of a wrapped roof with exterior colour editorial blue?

jmg · 05-23-2018, 05:33 PM

Fake CF looks cheap and it's pretending to be something it's not on a part that would actually benefit in the real life performance of the car had it been real CF. I'd just do gloss black and own up to the aesthetic advantages. Fake CF interior wrap, on the other hand, isn't as egregious.

RobG_M340 · 05-23-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rox335i

You got any pictures? Is it wrapped in carbon fibre or gloss black?

Tough to get a good photo right now between the sunset and pollen, but here you go. I went gloss black, not so much because cf would look fake, but rather because I felt like I'd have to match the rest of my accessories and gloss black would be easier. Also, I didn't have them wrap the roof molding because my guys told me it wouldn't come out clean and would eventually start peeling. I'm going to swap for black molding.

1QuikWS6 · 05-23-2018, 06:06 PM

Yeah I like the gloss black roof wrap only

All of the OEM CF on outside of my car is the gloss clear type, not matte. Even the bestest fake CF gloss wrap doesn't look the same

Plus it has a texture to it instead of smooth surface. Seems everywhere I park my car the birds have a field day pooping on it - I can only envison cleaning bird shit out of the fake wrap weave with a toothbrush weekly

My guy didn't say it would be a problem wrapping the roof trims, but buying a set in gloss black is simply a step above buying a black sharkfin (which I definitely would do vs. wrapping it) since they have to take it off anyway to wrap properly

The gloss black looks great on light colored cars (esp. white) haven't decided whether to do my Mineral Gray or not - need to see some as example 1st...

sspade · 05-23-2018, 08:12 PM

Ive wanted to do this for a while. Anyone with a 328 w/ sunroof - can you post a pic please.

yoon_209 · 05-24-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rgilkes

I just had my 440 roof/fin wrapped last weekend in NJ and it cost me $450

you paid 450??????

what kind of wrap did you get??? holy shit.... thats an insane price

RobG_M340 · 05-24-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yoon_209

you paid 450??????

what kind of wrap did you get??? holy shit.... thats an insane price

3m vinyl

yoon_209 · 05-24-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rgilkes

3m vinyl

was it worth 450?

iv been quoted like 200 for this job.

RobG_M340 · 05-24-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yoon_209

was it worth 450?

iv been quoted like 200 for this job.

I really don't know what other places price around for this. These are the guys I've always taken my Bimmers to for tinting and they did an amazing job with the wrap. Good luck with yours.

yoon_209 · 05-24-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rgilkes

I really don't know what prices for this look like. These are the guys I've always taken my Bimmers to for tinting and they did an amazing job with the wrap. Good luck with yours.

I'm just trying to understand the breakdown of the cost... $50 for materials and then 4 hours of labor at 100$??

the price is steep... i understand these are your people but i think you got jewed

RobG_M340 · 05-24-2018, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yoon_209

I'm just trying to understand the breakdown of the cost... $50 for materials and then 4 hours of labor at 100$??

the price is steep... i understand these are your people but i think you got jewed

NJ Boom Boom in Palisades Park, NJ if you want to find out the breakdown.

Rox335i · 05-24-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rgilkes

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Originally Posted by Rox335i

You got any pictures? Is it wrapped in carbon fibre or gloss black?

Tough to get a good photo right now between the sunset and pollen, but here you go. I went gloss black, not so much because cf would look fake, but rather because I felt like I'd have to match the rest of my accessories and gloss black would be easier. Also, I didn't have them wrap the roof molding because my guys told me it wouldn't come out clean and would eventually start peeling. I'm going to swap for black molding.

Looks great. I also have smoked tail lights on my estoril blue. I hope the roof turns out nice!

jmg · 05-24-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rox335i

Looks great. I also have smoked tail lights on my estoril blue. I hope the roof turns out nice!

I think it would look a lot cleaner with matched reflectors.

RobG_M340 · 05-24-2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

I think it would look a lot cleaner with matched reflectors.

Already ordered from IND. Waiting for them to be shipped!

Kailec · 05-24-2018, 11:10 PM

I've been debating this myself.. I've got a Mineral White car with CF spoiler, mirror caps, and rear diffuser. Would it look inconsistent if I did gloss back roof? The only gloss black I have is my grills.

skw · 05-25-2018, 02:25 AM

In my area, a roof wrap can go for $300+/-. I had it done on my 320 and also my 340. You must do the shark fin and roof rails, it does make a difference.

Skyhigh · 05-25-2018, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Fake CF looks cheap and it's pretending to be something it's not on a part that would actually benefit in the real life performance of the car had it been real CF. I'd just do gloss black and own up to the aesthetic advantages. Fake CF interior wrap, on the other hand, isn't as egregious.

Fake CF generally looks just cheap and tasteless. If it is the interior it also looks silly as CF has no business there (no high strength properties of the materials required).
Sorry, my 2 cents.

djtuner13 · 05-25-2018, 08:08 AM

Anyone doing wraps on blacks car's roof? What colors are there to choose from?

XxThe_RemedyXx · 05-25-2018, 10:13 AM

I chose not to wrap my trim either. My guys told me they would eventually work themselves lose and look like crap. Gloss black for me as well.

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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Yeah I like the gloss black roof wrap only All of the OEM CF on outside of my car is the gloss clear type, not matte. Even the bestest fake CF gloss wrap doesn't look the same Plus it has a texture to it instead of smooth surface. Seems everywhere I park my car the birds have a field day pooping on it - I can only envison cleaning bird shit out of the fake wrap weave with a toothbrush weekly My guy didn't say it would be a problem wrapping the roof trims, but buying a set in gloss black is simply a step above buying a black sharkfin (which I definitely would do vs. wrapping it) since they have to take it off anyway to wrap properly The gloss black looks great on light colored cars (esp. white) haven't decided whether to do my Mineral Gray or not - need to see some as example 1st... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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