Wrapping my trim in vinyl

sn0pea · 04-20-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by krnboy817

glossy black. ftw.

im actually working on this at the moment as well. ill post some pics tonight

I can't seem to find,How do you get gloss black without buying a whole new set?

krnboy817 · 04-21-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sn0pea

I can't seem to find,How do you get gloss black without buying a whole new set?

i own a fro yo business and guys who does my store signs/window decal/decor sell me their vinyls in rolls if i need them. so they sold me some gloss black 3M graphic film and wrapping my trims with it.

AlpineSwift · 04-21-2011, 01:56 AM

I'm going a different route and painting my interior trim. Based on what I see though you can't go wrong with either the CF or Brushed Steel.

krnboy817 · 04-21-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

I'm going a different route and painting my interior trim. Based on what I see though you can't go wrong with either the CF or Brushed Steel.

got balls if you are painting them your self. painting is PITA because it never comes out even. on top of that clear coating then sanding to shine is a another story.

bimmerchick718 · 04-21-2011, 03:41 AM

CF all the way

sn0pea · 04-21-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by krnboy817

i own a fro yo business and guys who does my store signs/window decal/decor sell me their vinyls in rolls if i need them. so they sold me some gloss black 3M graphic film and wrapping my trims with it.

Is there anywhere else to buy it online?

krnboy817 · 04-21-2011, 12:25 PM

^ i just googled and i guess you can give these guys a try if you would like.

http://www.bestblanks.com/3msignvinyl.html#1441

their prices are a bit higher than what i am used to but not bad for what these are.

3M 680 Flexible - 7 Year - Reflective Graphic Film i believe thats what i got.

fdriller9 · 04-21-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by krnboy817

got balls if you are painting them your self. painting is PITA because it never comes out even. on top of that clear coating then sanding to shine is a another story.

Painting really isn't that hard.....it just requires patience.

Sand, prime, color, clear.....leave ample drying times in between and applying light coats and you'll have a professional looking piece.

krnboy817 · 04-21-2011, 01:38 PM

^ and almost non reversible when n if needed....

dwells · 04-21-2011, 04:14 PM

More pictures of that gloss black wrap if you get the chance, please. I'm debating doing the same thing over my wood trim in my cream beige interior.

ChasVS · 04-21-2011, 06:44 PM

I had mine covered in CF by carbonunderground awesome job and very reasonable price!

krnboy817 · 04-21-2011, 07:18 PM

just finished my center consol and dash last night i will post some pics when i get home tonight.

and if anyone is trying or thinking about doing this mod... make sure you have ENOUGH time. ENOUGH material.

its harder than it seems... because the material is so flimsy and small mistakes dont hide well either.

AlpineSwift · 04-21-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by krnboy817

got balls if you are painting them your self. painting is PITA because it never comes out even. on top of that clear coating then sanding to shine is a another story.

Finished it today. Looks pretty good but it definitely isn't perfect. I'll most likely be doing the CF Fabric to cover over everything but for now it looks alright. I did the pieces in Sonic Blue (ford color) and it matches pretty well with the Montego Blue.

dwells · 04-25-2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSwift

Finished it today. Looks pretty good but it definitely isn't perfect. I'll most likely be doing the CF Fabric to cover over everything but for now it looks alright. I did the pieces in Sonic Blue (ford color) and it matches pretty well with the Montego Blue.

Pics?

krnboy817 · 04-25-2011, 02:59 PM

so was the painting done with a spray can or actual paint gun?

Never-Enough · 05-04-2011, 11:36 AM

So how much of a PITA is the factory trim to remove so we can wrap them in the vinyl?

paulkim510 · 05-04-2011, 05:18 PM

Group buy for Painting Trim Here

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524219

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krnboy817 Major 45 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: DFW texas iTrader: (3)	^ i just googled and i guess you can give these guys a try if you would like. http://www.bestblanks.com/3msignvinyl.html#1441 their prices are a bit higher than what i am used to but not bad for what these are. 3M 680 Flexible - 7 Year - Reflective Graphic Film i believe thats what i got. __________________ driving is poetry in motion.
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krnboy817 Major 45 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: DFW texas iTrader: (3)	just finished my center consol and dash last night i will post some pics when i get home tonight. and if anyone is trying or thinking about doing this mod... make sure you have ENOUGH time. ENOUGH material. its harder than it seems... because the material is so flimsy and small mistakes dont hide well either. __________________ driving is poetry in motion.
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