Looking for Exterior Trim wrap in Philly/SJ

JTO24 · 12-18-2011, 04:03 PM

Hey guys,

It seems like most of the sick exterior shops are up in North Jersey/NY. Anyone know of any competent shops in the south jersey/philly area that will wrap the exterior trim? I want to do gloss black; plus, I would like the entire trim wrapped as opposed to that one group buy I read about where the shop didn't quite wrap it fully to avoid peeling or something.

Thanks everyone!

-Jon

E90 87ss · 12-18-2011, 05:01 PM

SJ: Checkers in EHC
Philly: Helix, Alex

JTO24 · 12-18-2011, 11:02 PM

Thanks for the replies guys! I'm not too comfortable taking the trim off myself; heard some people say it's easy but other say it's a nightmare and bends like hell.

And I'll have to check out checkers what kind of shop are they? I asked Alex already he said he doesn't do JUST window trim lol

E90 87ss · 12-19-2011, 12:26 AM

Detailing/customization shop... Give them a call, I thought they wrapped a GTR, but i think 66mvp in neptune nj did it... They would probably know where to get your trim wrapped locally though.

BobS · 12-19-2011, 09:00 AM

Helix Motorsports in Manayunk is your best bet. I've had work done there, Eric and Alex are great guys, you'll be happy.

Juiced1M · 12-19-2011, 09:12 AM

OP AutoCouture is not that far up north but Id hit up Sal hes in my sig

Slops · 12-19-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BobS

Helix Motorsports in Manayunk is your best bet. I've had work done there, Eric and Alex are great guys, you'll be happy.

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JTO24 · 12-19-2011, 10:05 AM

My original plan was helix but when I asked Alex he said they do roofs or the whole car. I think he said it's not cost effective for them to warp only exterior trim pieces. But I'll look into the others that you mentioned. I might have found a local guy to do it so I'll update you guys on how everything goes.

sickem · 12-20-2011, 07:44 AM

Pm fdriller...member on here...u don't have to remove ext trim to wrap...need to drop the mirrors tho

Alex@Helix · 12-20-2011, 03:35 PM

eh theres more room than that on the trim. you can run it in between where the trim and body meet which is a deep pocket. No real risk of scratching paint there.

THanks to everyone for the recommendations. Unfortunately exterior trim is a real pain in the butt to do in one piece and the amount of vinyl thats wasted in the process makes the whole thing not very cost effective. Roofs, Hoods, whole cars is a different story.

sickem · 12-20-2011, 03:41 PM

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Lol and he is going to run razor 0.1 inch away from paint?

just trying to help you buddy. I actually wrapped my exterior trim myself and it came out fine and I didn't scratch my car. no reason to pay anyone to do it. you're welcome, btw.

Brian_VACsales · 12-20-2011, 03:49 PM

I saw Steve's white 335i the other day. It really changed the look of the car - looked awesome!

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

eh theres more room than that on the trim. you can run it in between where the trim and body meet which is a deep pocket. No real risk of scratching paint there.

THanks to everyone for the recommendations. Unfortunately exterior trim is a real pain in the butt to do in one piece and the amount of vinyl thats wasted in the process makes the whole thing not very cost effective. Roofs, Hoods, whole cars is a different story.

JTO24 · 12-20-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sickem

just trying to help you buddy. I actually wrapped my exterior trim myself and it came out fine and I didn't scratch my car. no reason to pay anyone to do it. you're welcome, btw.

Thanks man..fdriller actually pm'd me the other day and I'm probably gonna have him do it.. seems pretty knowledgeable with a fair price. I'll be sure to post pics when it's done.

Alex@Helix · 12-20-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@VAC

I saw Steve's white 335i the other day. It really changed the look of the car - looked awesome!

Thanks mannnnn

It was fun

fdriller9 · 12-20-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Helix

eh theres more room than that on the trim. you can run it in between where the trim and body meet which is a deep pocket. No real risk of scratching paint there.

THanks to everyone for the recommendations. Unfortunately exterior trim is a real pain in the butt to do in one piece and the amount of vinyl thats wasted in the process makes the whole thing not very cost effective. Roofs, Hoods, whole cars is a different story.

Gotta get 12" wide rolls to do it.....less waste.

Btw, I feel horrible that I haven't been on top of that project. I was swamped last semester with work. I'm off now and working on it.

jmkworld · 12-21-2011, 12:16 AM

contact shades of grey in langhorne. i had them do my exterior trim in matte balck a year ago. still holding up well

12-18-2011, 04:03 PM	#1
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5806 Rep 5,581 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (8)	Looking for Exterior Trim wrap in Philly/SJ Hey guys, It seems like most of the sick exterior shops are up in North Jersey/NY. Anyone know of any competent shops in the south jersey/philly area that will wrap the exterior trim? I want to do gloss black; plus, I would like the entire trim wrapped as opposed to that one group buy I read about where the shop didn't quite wrap it fully to avoid peeling or something. Thanks everyone! -Jon __________________ Current: 2025 G80 M3 6MT \| Boston Green \| Tartufo Former: 2022 G80 M3 6MT SG \| KO, 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| AW, 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| JB, 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| TZB \| GB, 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| MW \| FRB
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JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5806 Rep 5,581 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (8)	Thanks for the replies guys! I'm not too comfortable taking the trim off myself; heard some people say it's easy but other say it's a nightmare and bends like hell. And I'll have to check out checkers what kind of shop are they? I asked Alex already he said he doesn't do JUST window trim lol __________________ Current: 2025 G80 M3 6MT \| Boston Green \| Tartufo Former: 2022 G80 M3 6MT SG \| KO, 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| AW, 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| JB, 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| TZB \| GB, 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| MW \| FRB
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E90 87ss Captain 41 Rep 608 Posts Drives: ! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ/Philly iTrader: (1)	Detailing/customization shop... Give them a call, I thought they wrapped a GTR, but i think 66mvp in neptune nj did it... They would probably know where to get your trim wrapped locally though.
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BobS Colonel 98 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Helix Motorsports in Manayunk is your best bet. I've had work done there, Eric and Alex are great guys, you'll be happy. __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5806 Rep 5,581 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (8)	My original plan was helix but when I asked Alex he said they do roofs or the whole car. I think he said it's not cost effective for them to warp only exterior trim pieces. But I'll look into the others that you mentioned. I might have found a local guy to do it so I'll update you guys on how everything goes. __________________ Current: 2025 G80 M3 6MT \| Boston Green \| Tartufo Former: 2022 G80 M3 6MT SG \| KO, 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| AW, 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| JB, 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| TZB \| GB, 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| MW \| FRB
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Alex@Helix Colonel 152 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	eh theres more room than that on the trim. you can run it in between where the trim and body meet which is a deep pocket. No real risk of scratching paint there. THanks to everyone for the recommendations. Unfortunately exterior trim is a real pain in the butt to do in one piece and the amount of vinyl thats wasted in the process makes the whole thing not very cost effective. Roofs, Hoods, whole cars is a different story.
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jmkworld Captain 54 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2013 x3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	contact shades of grey in langhorne. i had them do my exterior trim in matte balck a year ago. still holding up well
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