Thoughts on roof wrap on Alpine White

JN1 · 11-13-2013, 01:37 PM

Just do this...

http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=16461

BAM!

LACSTER · 11-13-2013, 01:58 PM

I'm suprised it's not done yet Noah. Would look perfect with those performance grills.

Sedan_Clan · 11-13-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

Just do this...

http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=16461

BAM!

Yep, do that!!!!!!!!

Presario · 11-13-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

Just do this...

http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=16461

BAM!

Wow, that's sweet! Love it!

sparc · 11-13-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

Just do this...

http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=16461

BAM!

But that is still a stick/glue on product that goes on top of your existing roof, isn't it?

"Carbon Fiber Roof (with Sunroof and GPS Antenna) **Note** For all Carbon Fiber Products are applied with glue **Note** Size and weight subject to change! "

vip · 11-13-2013, 07:19 PM

A bit hard to tell on the roof, but I also did my rear lower bumper and trunklid spoiler in gloss black vinyl as well.

JN1 · 11-13-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sparc

But that is still a stick/glue on product that goes on top of your existing roof, isn't it?

"Carbon Fiber Roof (with Sunroof and GPS Antenna) **Note** For all Carbon Fiber Products are applied with glue **Note** Size and weight subject to change! "

Yeah, its still an 'overlay'. But least it's real CF.

Presario · 11-13-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vip

A bit hard to tell on the roof, but I also did my rear lower bumper and trunklid spoiler in gloss black vinyl as well.

Looks very nice! Did you just vinyl the shark fin or did you paint it? Do you have some close up pics of it? I heard it was pretty tough to wrap cleanly.

vip · 11-14-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Presario

Looks very nice! Did you just vinyl the shark fin or did you paint it? Do you have some close up pics of it? I heard it was pretty tough to wrap cleanly.

Thanks man!! Whole thing is vinyl and they had to take out the shark fin to vinyl over it.

ucberic · 11-20-2013, 03:29 AM

Wow that looks really good to me. Anybody know a good shop in Cali (NorCal or SoCal) that they recommend for this?

EuroWhips · 01-19-2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by toccata917

Quote:

Originally Posted by JNLBC

interesting. do you have close-up pics? the metallic or even a matte would look different for sure.

I'll try to take a pix, its a bit hard to get it to come out right in photos. basically its like gloss black but with metallic bits. I've seen matte wrapped roofs, personally I dont like them because I think they come off looking cheap/unfinished/dirty (unless your whole car is matte)

here's a shot, you can see it looks glossy from a distance. i'll try to take a close up shot.

Attachment 939872

Your background shot looks like you're from Singapore, kind me asking where you got your roof wrapped and around how long you payed for this ?

artyroja23 · 01-19-2016, 03:36 AM

Definitely do it! I dont regret it for a second.

Black roof makes the car looks lower and wider as it creates a negative space

Check out my post for example

iki4life · 01-19-2016, 08:24 AM

it does look good on white cars, but it looks better on coupes or gran coupes than a sedan...i was gona do it on my alpine white f30 but decided against it because it looks cheesy, and it looks like you're trying too hard to make it something its not (panoramic).

lmfaoN00b · 02-04-2016, 02:51 PM

Is this what BMW encourages now? Putting stickers on the car if they can't afford the real? DUDE... if you can't do it, don't pretend you can. Wrap gifts, not cars.

Level3 · 02-04-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lmfaoN00b

Is this what BMW encourages now? Putting stickers on the car if they can't afford the real? DUDE... if you can't do it, don't pretend you can. Wrap gifts, not cars.

Nice new account... did you make it just to post your stupid comment?

Baldmonkey22 · 02-05-2016, 10:42 AM

If you are in SoCal hit this guy up, his name is Chris and he does great work, he can come to you aswell. He does wraps and clear bras, I've had him do my last three cars and have zero complaints.

http://www.eklektikautofilms.com

BXL4 · 02-06-2016, 03:41 PM

I did mine in satin black and I really like it a year later. I also find it useful to ID my car in a big parking lot. Give it a try.

IM2C · 02-09-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lmfaoN00b

Is this what BMW encourages now? Putting stickers on the car if they can't afford the real? DUDE... if you can't do it, don't pretend you can. Wrap gifts, not cars.

Great first post! Way to go.

OrangeCrush · 02-13-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lmfaoN00b

Is this what BMW encourages now? Putting stickers on the car if they can't afford the real? DUDE... if you can't do it, don't pretend you can. Wrap gifts, not cars.

Yep, you're definitely an idiot. Just sayin'...

Blueskybmw · 08-30-2020, 10:17 AM

Chuffed with mine

wdeerfield · 08-30-2020, 02:55 PM

Looks great! I've thought about getting it wrapped in a metallic black that is similar to carbon black. This would also provide protection for the paint with my thule fairing as well so it's dual purpose.

fortythirtyfive · 09-15-2020, 11:22 AM

The only downside to a gloss black wrap is the damage it'll eventually take - I rewrap mine every 12-16 months because of staining and swirls (no matter how safe your wash procedure is it'll still happen).

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