Black Vinyl Roof DIY on e92

kavadarci · 09-02-2012, 02:57 PM

has anyone tried to wrap the shark fin? i will be doing mine in cf vinyl so painting is not an option? thank you.

FoShizzle · 09-02-2012, 03:54 PM

Many have tried, few have succeed. Very difficult to make it look rite.

Phil325 · 09-14-2012, 05:20 PM

It came out great, OP! Thanks for the write up

StevenY. · 09-20-2012, 10:27 AM

Nice write up OP!

Does anyone think it would look odd if i vinyl my roof and then plastidip the shark fin black? Id take a stab at wrapping the shark fin first though, perhaps wrap each side separately?

shakko · 09-20-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by StevenY.

Nice write up OP!

Does anyone think it would look odd if i vinyl my roof and then plastidip the shark fin black? Id take a stab at wrapping the shark fin first though, perhaps wrap each side separately?

If you do a matte black vinyl on the roof, then it might match pretty well.

dbjb · 09-20-2012, 05:25 PM

Funny enough I couldn't locate a black shark fin. I didn't bother trying to wrap the fin either. So, I used plastidip. Even though my top is gloss, it's not very noticeable that the fin isn't an exact match. I have yet to see anyone notice or comment on it. So, I say try it. If you think the color is too far off, then peel it away. Just don't tape down the fin until you're sure as it will be stuck to the vinyl.

Tim603 · 11-12-2012, 04:14 PM

This is a great diy, I will be doing this soon and all the success stories give me confidence. I will definitely have to get a helper and bribe him with a few beers (not too many though hehe cant be wrapping a roof drunk lol)

ZNITE · 12-16-2012, 01:46 AM

Great Job !!!...I'm impressed,I wish I have the same gutsy skill as you do

Sukebe · 01-01-2013, 12:57 AM

Nice Job~~~!!! I Like It!

USAF Rick · 01-02-2013, 07:52 PM

Hey great write-up, I'll be doing this pretty soon too. Probably not on my own though haha.

e46m3lol · 01-23-2013, 06:37 PM

Good job on the wrap! For those of you debating if you should do this or not... go for it! It's not as hard is it seems. It does take patience though

Stephen's BMW · 01-23-2013, 11:20 PM

great DIY thank you

Havana · 01-28-2013, 05:42 PM

Doing this to finish mine off soon, I have a solid roof so a bit easier and will be wrapping in satin black.

mrunella · 01-29-2013, 02:59 AM

Did you wrap the shark fin?

>sVo< · 03-04-2013, 03:08 AM

This is the best tutorial about vinyl wrapping. Thanx bro. I just ordered the vinyl and the "tools" from ebay last night. Can't wait to get started

05-13-2013, 12:32 PM

Thanks mate, got the shark fin off with ease! I used fishing line to break the seal.

mythek · 09-12-2013, 05:58 AM

Thanks for a greatly detailed write-up with very helpful photos. I have a couple of questions regarding the shark fin:

After you repainted your shark fin, how did you prepare that area on the roof for the reinstallation?

And with using the double side tape, do you have any leak problem from rain or car wash?

Thank you very much, I just need to get these clarification before I begin wrapping my roof

StevenY. · 09-21-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mythek

Thanks for a greatly detailed write-up with very helpful photos. I have a couple of questions regarding the shark fin:

After you repainted your shark fin, how did you prepare that area on the roof for the reinstallation?

And with using the double side tape, do you have any leak problem from rain or car wash?

Thank you very much, I just need to get these clarification before I begin wrapping my roof

I have the same question about mounting back the shark fin too. Do you just use 3m vhb mounting tape and stick it onto the vinyl? I'm afraid it would come off or something. But from reading some other comments I'm thinking I should just mount the tape directly on the vinyl, it's just a bit of a concern for me. Wouldn't want the shark fin to come off or something.

StartedFromTheBottom · 09-29-2013, 08:42 PM

Man i wish my car was white now.. lol. I don't know how it would look on a silver car

Bigrob126 · 10-03-2013, 01:31 AM

I feel silly asking this, but what is the purpose of this? Is it to make the roof black?, in which case it could be painted, yes? I'm 52 years old, and the vinyl roof I was thinking of, when i clicked on this DIY, is from the 70's!

mythek · 10-04-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigrob126

I feel silly asking this, but what is the purpose of this? Is it to make the roof black?, in which case it could be painted, yes? I'm 52 years old, and the vinyl roof I was thinking of, when i clicked on this DIY, is from the 70's!

look better and roof protection. It is a cheaper and reversible alternative to painting the roof.

TplusR · 10-14-2013, 12:44 PM

Just an FYI to anyone who will attempt this....if you use vinyl with air release channels (like 3m 1080) it is NOT necessary to use water when applying the vinyl. The air channels and the use of a squeegee (felt edge to prevent scratching) will allow for all air to be removed. As long as no firm pressure is applied to the vinyl it can be lifted easily from the paint.

I've wrapped a few roofs and have always done it this way.

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StevenY. ///M 227 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 10' SG e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Nice write up OP! Does anyone think it would look odd if i vinyl my roof and then plastidip the shark fin black? Id take a stab at wrapping the shark fin first though, perhaps wrap each side separately? __________________
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 209 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Funny enough I couldn't locate a black shark fin. I didn't bother trying to wrap the fin either. So, I used plastidip. Even though my top is gloss, it's not very noticeable that the fin isn't an exact match. I have yet to see anyone notice or comment on it. So, I say try it. If you think the color is too far off, then peel it away. Just don't tape down the fin until you're sure as it will be stuck to the vinyl.
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ZNITE Private First Class 29 Rep 155 Posts Drives: E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ATX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E92 335i [8.50]	Great Job !!!...I'm impressed,I wish I have the same gutsy skill as you do
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USAF Rick Private First Class 15 Rep 162 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 08 335i e92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego/Riverside, CA iTrader: (4)	Hey great write-up, I'll be doing this pretty soon too. Probably not on my own though haha.
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e46m3lol 385 Rep 548 Posts Drives: F30 FBO, E70 X5D, W204 C63 FBO Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (2)	Good job on the wrap! For those of you debating if you should do this or not... go for it! It's not as hard is it seems. It does take patience though
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Havana Private First Class 4 Rep 143 Posts Drives: E91 N52 - Individual Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Poolside iTrader: (3)	Doing this to finish mine off soon, I have a solid roof so a bit easier and will be wrapping in satin black.
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mythek Captain 41 Rep 823 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe TIAG Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orange County, CA, USA, NA, EARTH. iTrader: (5)	Thanks for a greatly detailed write-up with very helpful photos. I have a couple of questions regarding the shark fin: After you repainted your shark fin, how did you prepare that area on the roof for the reinstallation? And with using the double side tape, do you have any leak problem from rain or car wash? Thank you very much, I just need to get these clarification before I begin wrapping my roof
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Bigrob126 Enlisted Member 19 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Coupe Auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I feel silly asking this, but what is the purpose of this? Is it to make the roof black?, in which case it could be painted, yes? I'm 52 years old, and the vinyl roof I was thinking of, when i clicked on this DIY, is from the 70's!
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TplusR Private First Class 2 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Msport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Just an FYI to anyone who will attempt this....if you use vinyl with air release channels (like 3m 1080) it is NOT necessary to use water when applying the vinyl. The air channels and the use of a squeegee (felt edge to prevent scratching) will allow for all air to be removed. As long as no firm pressure is applied to the vinyl it can be lifted easily from the paint. I've wrapped a few roofs and have always done it this way.
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