Roof wrap thoughts?

nynhex · 05-09-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

I have a MB and did the black vinyl top. I did it locally twice. The first time we covered the antenna and the results weren't great. So I had it done again but left the antenna blue. Im happy with it I payed $150 installed with 2 year warranty. I like it and also like the fact that I can simply peeled it off whenever I get tired or it gets too much wear. Which it will cause my car sees it all 8-10 hrs of sun, snow, rain, hail, wind, dust, tree sap. Its been through alot and will see more. I thought of painting but I told myself $150 first paint and if I dont like it or want to change back it will be another 150. So I went with the sticker.

Nissan 370Z Forum - OKC Z's Album: OKC Monterey Blue Z - Picture

Nissan 370Z Forum - OKC Z's Album: OKC Monterey Blue Z - Picture

Looks really nice, thanks for the pictures! I like the idea of wrapping things as it's not as permanent. My local paint guy does a lot of show cars and uses House of Kolor so every job I've had turned out well. Considering wrapping or painting the roof and hood, then blacking out the black window with 5% tint.

I need to get photoshop rocking to see how it might look.

Btw, never thought about painting the rear valance. Anyone have pictures on a MB?

kenchan · 05-09-2011, 11:32 AM

yah, plus dont forget black aftermarket paint swirls very easily so use vinyl as much as possible especially on a dd. it can also work as paint protection.

OKC Z · 05-10-2011, 05:54 AM

I painted the rear diffuser on mine. I really like how it turned out. I did paint that cause I knew I wouldnt regret it.

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kenchan · 05-10-2011, 04:21 PM

yah, i would personally consider re-doing mine using bat's glossy black but matte should look good as well.

only thing with matte is if you use wax/polymer sealants to prolong the vinyl's durability it turns glossy.

hahaha

TKomodo · 01-09-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i would personally consider re-doing mine using bat's glossy black but matte should look good as well.

only thing with matte is if you use wax/polymer sealants to prolong the vinyl's durability it turns glossy.

hahaha

I use Mequire's Ultimate Quick Wax on my matte wrap. Doesn't look shiny. Stay away from carnuba wax
Go to wraptiva.com

Bluebatmobile · 05-12-2011, 10:44 AM

Black and Blue is a Killer combo! I offer superglossy, Satin, and Hexis CF finishes

. Email me to order.

B@t

Jquad · 05-13-2011, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebatmobile

Black and Blue is a Killer combo! I offer superglossy, Satin, and Hexis CF finishes

. Email me to order.

B@t

can u pm me the price for roof overlay superglossy black

shipped to 14606.thnx

kenchan · 05-12-2011, 11:20 AM

oh, now it's superglossy?

super slippery. lol

Bluebatmobile · 05-13-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh, now it's superglossy?

super slippery. lol

Hell Ya! Glossier than the old glossy vinyl I used to use. It's thicker as well

. Email me for price.

B@t

redline727 · 01-07-2013, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebatmobile

Hell Ya! Glossier than the old glossy vinyl I used to use. It's thicker as well

. Email me for price.

B@t

Does anybody ever have the fangs wrapped instead of painting them? I was toying around with the idea of doing the roof as well but haven't seen anyone do it that didn't have their fangs painted also. Could I get away with just the roof? I know a guy that installs clear bras and I would just have him do it but seems like a lot of work to do the fangs and one would might a lot to do them

MyKindaGuise · 01-07-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by redline727

Does anybody ever have the fangs wrapped instead of painting them? I was toying around with the idea of doing the roof as well but haven't seen anyone do it that didn't have their fangs painted also. Could I get away with just the roof? I know a guy that installs clear bras and I would just have him do it but seems like a lot of work to do the fangs and one would might a lot to do them

Im doing my fangs soon actually. Im using CF dinoc. I wanted it as a small project to practice before I wrap my whole car in azure blue. Im buying a 2'x4' patch.

3M BLACK DI-NOC CARBON FIBER VINYL CA-421

$50.

TKomodo · 01-09-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redline727

Does anybody ever have the fangs wrapped instead of painting them? I was toying around with the idea of doing the roof as well but haven't seen anyone do it that didn't have their fangs painted also. Could I get away with just the roof? I know a guy that installs clear bras and I would just have him do it but seems like a lot of work to do the fangs and one would might a lot to do them

3M CF vinyl will look better, be easier to apply and cheaper to buy

DEpointfive0 · 01-07-2013, 01:54 AM

Can someone post pics of theirs?

MBlue piano black roof

kenchan · 01-07-2013, 11:33 AM

yah, i think bats sells a overlay kit for the fangs.

tongman did his with dinoc a while back before he sold his car.

kenchan · 01-07-2013, 11:49 AM

for practice or seeing what the material looks like, a 4" x 8" can be had for $8 at carbonfibergear

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, plus dont forget black aftermarket paint swirls very easily so use vinyl as much as possible especially on a dd. it can also work as paint protection.

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OKC Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 205 Drives: '09 370z-$old 9/1/12 Rep Power: 15	I painted the rear diffuser on mine. I really like how it turned out. I did paint that cause I knew I wouldnt regret it. Nissan 370Z Forum - OKC Z's Album: OKC Monterey Blue Z - Picture

05-10-2011, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i would personally consider re-doing mine using bat's glossy black but matte should look good as well. only thing with matte is if you use wax/polymer sealants to prolong the vinyl's durability it turns glossy. hahaha

05-12-2011, 11:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	oh, now it's superglossy? super slippery. lol

01-07-2013, 01:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Can someone post pics of theirs? MBlue piano black roof

01-07-2013, 11:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i think bats sells a overlay kit for the fangs. tongman did his with dinoc a while back before he sold his car.

01-07-2013, 11:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for practice or seeing what the material looks like, a 4" x 8" can be had for $8 at carbonfibergear