Black Vinyl Roof DIY on e92

dbjb · 06-04-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lionheart90k

its the 3M double sided tape i think

Yes, it is the grey 3m tape. Picked it up from Autozone. There may be thinner version available. Keep in mind the area where the tape is placed is slightly recessed. So, just don't get too thin tape.

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Originally Posted by PUMPD

I used a thin bead of clear silicone adhesive. Works well.

Not a bad idea. I would first place painters tape around the edge for easy cleanup.

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Originally Posted by Sp_e90

you make it look so easy, mine was a total disaster hahah

Looks can be deceiving.

showstoppa · 06-10-2010, 07:01 PM

sick write up...

shockin330i · 09-01-2010, 09:35 PM

How much did this run you?

dbjb · 09-01-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shockin330i

How much did this run you?

I think $50-60 IIRC.

amgeater · 10-09-2010, 09:47 PM

Bro I did this today and let me tell you this DIY takes LOTS and LOTS of PATIENCE, I start it around 3 finish 9PM but I am a perfectionist at everything so it may take less time, I personally will like to thank you because I got this done with your steps and IT LOOKS great!!!!

Difficulty 1-10 = 9 but worth it

A+++++ on the DIY

dbjb · 10-10-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by amgeater

Bro I did this today and let me tell you this DIY takes LOTS and LOTS of PATIENCE, I start it around 3 finish 9PM but I am a perfectionist at everything so it may take less time, I personally will like to thank you because I got this done with your steps and IT LOOKS great!!!!

Difficulty 1-10 = 9 but worth it

A+++++ on the DIY

Very glad it worked out well for you. Post some pics.

335icell · 10-12-2010, 12:21 AM

damn, i rather have you do it for me bro

Que · 10-12-2010, 10:06 AM

Very well done and great writeup!!! Thank you for sharing.

dbjb · 10-13-2010, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the compliments. I still really like the look and.... I have no intentions doing this on any car other than my own.

FoShizzle · 12-10-2010, 01:30 PM

Bump for the best vinyl roof DIY around.

305bimmer · 12-14-2010, 12:22 AM

hey where did u get the vinyl and was it 3m? or good quality?

klove83 · 01-02-2011, 11:17 PM

Nice DIY I will be using this

Code37M3 · 01-31-2011, 06:29 PM

hey guys, I'm a newb on here. I really want to do this asap but just one question. Does this mean the antenna is just stuck back up there but isnt connected and or working?

brecht · 06-20-2011, 04:49 PM

Wow I just tried this. Within 60 seconds I managed to rip a hole in the vinyl when trying to push an air bubble to the side. Also I noticed the squeegee scratches the vinyl and its very noticeable.

I think I'm going to just pay some place to wrap it or just have it painted. I got a quote for $700

dbjb · 06-20-2011, 11:28 PM

^^^ yeah, you need to be careful with not applying to much heat. Also, use plenty of water on top. If you miss taking either precaution, you can tear the vinyl and waste the whole sheet.

Look for a group buy or something. $700 is absolutely ridiculous.

Good luck!

kiwi29 · 07-20-2011, 12:21 AM

$700 is freaken ridiculous ! there are vinyl shops that'll do it for you for around 70-100 depending if they're real pros or not. My quote was around 60 with the full job and remount of the shark fin and what not. I hope 700 was for painting your roof professionally... not with cans

hiter202 · 07-26-2011, 07:37 AM

in NY they told me to wrap my roof it will cost me 260....i dont want to pay that much

anyone know of any cheaper places...70-100 sounds good to me lol

JuicyJay · 07-27-2011, 12:30 PM

can this be done to a e93

fdriller9 · 07-27-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elitefusion

in NY they told me to wrap my roof it will cost me 260....i dont want to pay that much

anyone know of any cheaper places...70-100 sounds good to me lol

It's about $60 for just the material.....you can probably get someone to wrap the roof for $100 LABOR + the cost of the materials....

And $60 is for a roll of 3M gloss black. If you want 3M Di-noc, double it.

fdriller9 · 07-27-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JuicyJay

can this be done to a e93

Yes. You can vinyl wrap anything as long as there aren't too many complex curves.

hiter202 · 07-27-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by *********

It's about $60 for just the material.....you can probably get someone to wrap the roof for $100 LABOR + the cost of the materials....

And $60 is for a roll of 3M gloss black. If you want 3M Di-noc, double it.

any places around NY? for $160?

hiter202 · 07-28-2011, 11:26 AM

anyone?

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10-13-2010, 11:38 AM	#31
dbjb I sweat pheromones 208 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Thanks for the compliments. I still really like the look and.... I have no intentions doing this on any car other than my own.
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305bimmer Private First Class 24 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 335i F30 Msport(sold)~X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SOFLA iTrader: (0)	hey where did u get the vinyl and was it 3m? or good quality?
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klove83 Captain 68 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Red E90, Red E36 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 1968 Dodge Charger R/T [10.00]	Nice DIY I will be using this __________________
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01-31-2011, 06:29 PM	#35
Code37M3 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (0)	hey guys, I'm a newb on here. I really want to do this asap but just one question. Does this mean the antenna is just stuck back up there but isnt connected and or working?
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06-20-2011, 04:49 PM	#36
brecht Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: AW 2011 335iS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	Wow I just tried this. Within 60 seconds I managed to rip a hole in the vinyl when trying to push an air bubble to the side. Also I noticed the squeegee scratches the vinyl and its very noticeable. I think I'm going to just pay some place to wrap it or just have it painted. I got a quote for $700
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 208 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	^^^ yeah, you need to be careful with not applying to much heat. Also, use plenty of water on top. If you miss taking either precaution, you can tear the vinyl and waste the whole sheet. Look for a group buy or something. $700 is absolutely ridiculous. Good luck!
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kiwi29 Team iTouge 125 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 09 M-Tech 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (9)	$700 is freaken ridiculous ! there are vinyl shops that'll do it for you for around 70-100 depending if they're real pros or not. My quote was around 60 with the full job and remount of the shark fin and what not. I hope 700 was for painting your roof professionally... not with cans
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07-26-2011, 07:37 AM	#39
hiter202 Captain 35 Rep 733 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (6)	in NY they told me to wrap my roof it will cost me 260....i dont want to pay that much anyone know of any cheaper places...70-100 sounds good to me lol
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JuicyJay Private 6 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 08' Alpine White 335iCabriolet Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [0.00]	can this be done to a e93
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