roof Vinyl

kidkotic2001 · 01-24-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummmm... i should work on that tonight.

no op, that was a joke.

I will send you a pic of my car kenchan.

kidkotic2001 · 01-24-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think bats can get you either the matte or glossy black cut to a general size. you will need to trim it and tuck it into the seams.

ive done dinoc, it's not hard to do if you know wat you're doing. for standard vinyl it will be more like a clearbra/tint wet install.

no idea on durability. i would assume 4-5yrs with wax/sealant on the surface.

usually when you peel back after 4-5 yrs, the whole roof comes off.

Holy toledos I guess I will have a convertible after 4 to 5 years.

Firebase99 · 01-24-2014, 06:56 PM

This is fecking gold.

cooltoy · 01-24-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ10PG

Of course you can always photoshop black roof on the op's car kenchan

Hey, wait, I thought that was my job.

cooltoy · 01-24-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

DIY how to install exhaust:

go to shop, wait, pay. before/after shot.

Thanks for that DIY. Now I know what to do when I get my FI in a few weeks.
You are the greatest. Even greater then Gretzky.

kenchan · 01-24-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Thanks for that DIY. Now I know what to do when I get my FI in a few weeks.
You are the greatest. Even greater then Gretzky.

Who??

cooltoy · 01-24-2014, 08:54 PM

You. It's your DIY.

Catchin-Z's · 01-24-2014, 09:11 PM

Hey Cooltoy,

A couple weeks back you did a photoshop for me:

I just got my car back last week and had the roof wrapped with 3M Gloss Black.

It is simply stunning (unfortunately my crappy cell phone which I took the picture with is not)

Although it is quite simple to do and 3M Gloss black wrap can easily be bought on e-bay and various other direct sources, I had mine professionally done at a Lynx Custom here in Colorado.

This is the same shop that did my tint and love their work.

I'll take some better pictures tomorrow with a good camera and post up if interested.

One word of caution perhaps is that you must have an absolute lint free and paint blemish free roof.

Any wax should be removed for better adhesion and if you have any imperfection in your clear coat a Bar rubover might be a good idea before laying over any Gloss wrap.

You will absolutely see any nick, hair, dust particle etc.

I definitely like how mine turned out.

Here is a general roof wrap: Audi A4 Black Roof Decal Wrap Installation - YouTube

Hoping this assists!

cooltoy · 01-24-2014, 09:27 PM

forza370z · 01-25-2014, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

while you guys are visualizing how the twinturbo trick would work, im visualizing your facial expressions.

huh?

oh...

... wat??!

.. huh??

if you read carefully, my diy has a lot of good info in there.

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Bluebatmobile · 01-28-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh, bluebatmobile is a vendor. doublecheck the spelling.

Blue Batmobile 370Z Overlays now available!

I offer a supergloss, satin/matte, and 3m1080 carbone fibre finish

. Simply email me if interested.

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MyKindaGuise · 01-28-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kidkotic2001

Hello Guys/Gals,

I been wanting to black out my Z's Roof with the black vinyl. I have some questions that I hope you guys can answer.

Where did you get the Black vinyl, did it come precut or did you have to cut it?

If you did the instal was it easy or was it hard. I could not find a DIY for this on the site.

I live in El Paso, Texas Very hot summers and somewhat cold winters How long will this actually last. Will it fade and if you have the vinyl wrap on your Z has it faded or does it still look new? I do garage my car but not at work it sits outside in the sun all day long.

One last thing if I decide to take it off in the future will it peel/strip off the clear coat, or paint.

Metrorestyling.com best site I have found and pricing is awesome. It was not precut but it is very easy to eyeball and then clean up.
2 or 3/10 on difficulty. Was my first time and took maybe an hour to do everything.
Ive had mine for 6 months with no signs of wear.
No it will not damage paint.

S3bastiian · 02-11-2014, 12:19 AM

the cf wrap is clean too

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Bluebatmobile · 02-13-2014, 01:38 AM

Sweet

!

B@t™

Wonka2581 · 02-13-2014, 03:37 AM

Hey guys before I wrap my roof, should I clay and wax the roof first?? Or clay and seal or just wax... Thanks!

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01-24-2014, 09:11 PM	#23 (permalink)
Catchin-Z's Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Parker, Colorado, USA Posts: 75 Drives: 2013 370Z Magma Red Rep Power: 12	Hey Cooltoy, A couple weeks back you did a photoshop for me: I just got my car back last week and had the roof wrapped with 3M Gloss Black. It is simply stunning (unfortunately my crappy cell phone which I took the picture with is not) Although it is quite simple to do and 3M Gloss black wrap can easily be bought on e-bay and various other direct sources, I had mine professionally done at a Lynx Custom here in Colorado. This is the same shop that did my tint and love their work. I'll take some better pictures tomorrow with a good camera and post up if interested. One word of caution perhaps is that you must have an absolute lint free and paint blemish free roof. Any wax should be removed for better adhesion and if you have any imperfection in your clear coat a Bar rubover might be a good idea before laying over any Gloss wrap. You will absolutely see any nick, hair, dust particle etc. I definitely like how mine turned out. Here is a general roof wrap: Audi A4 Black Roof Decal Wrap Installation - YouTube Hoping this assists! gurneyeagle and chpt11 like this. __________________ 20mm Z1 Spacers-Stillen Gen 3 CAI-3M Window tint, Crystaline tint front glass-JL subs-RF Amp-Kenwood Deck-Black roof wrap, rear diffuser, mirrors & front lip

02-11-2014, 12:19 AM	#28 (permalink)
S3bastiian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 267 Drives: 2010 370z RED Rep Power: 28	the cf wrap is clean too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Bluebatmobile likes this.

02-13-2014, 01:38 AM	#29 (permalink)
Bluebatmobile The370Z.com Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 934 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Rep Power: 18	Sweet ! B@t™ __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com custom vinyl overlays: WWW.BLUEBATOVERLAYS.COM facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluebatoverlays/ @bluebatoverlays on IG

02-13-2014, 03:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Hey guys before I wrap my roof, should I clay and wax the roof first?? Or clay and seal or just wax... Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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