DIY shadowline vinyl?

TigerDejan · 03-08-2009, 07:08 AM

hey guys .... saw the other that someone that changed to shadowline with some kind of vinyl , but cant find the thread ... plz can someone help ...

was thinking of maybe doing the shadowline myself ...

ToadHollow · 03-08-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerDejan

hey guys .... saw the other that someone that changed to shadowline with some kind of vinyl , but cant find the thread ... plz can someone help ...

was thinking of maybe doing the shadowline myself ...

Searched through 17 pages .......... and forgot I had this saved.

Hope it helps .......

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=black+vinyl

JayReplay · 03-08-2009, 03:20 PM

If only there was some quality gloss black trim. The real shadowline!

TigerDejan · 03-09-2009, 11:24 AM

oh thanks TOAD

ToadHollow · 03-09-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerDejan

oh thanks TOAD

Anytime bro!

quiksilver1029 · 03-09-2009, 12:14 PM

i was looking into getting some shadowline trim but yea bmws is way to expensive. i think im gonna try a vinyl shop and see how much they charge for this.
has anyone done this?

ToadHollow · 03-09-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksilver1029

i was looking into getting some shadowline trim but yea bmws is way to expensive. i think im gonna try a vinyl shop and see how much they charge for this.
has anyone done this?

Lots of members have (including myself). General idea of cost seems to be the $150 range with vinyl/labor. Depends on who you can find ........ TOTALLY changes the look of the car

quiksilver1029 · 03-09-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Lots of members have (including myself). General idea of cost seems to be the $150 range with vinyl/labor. Depends on who you can find ........ TOTALLY changes the look of the car

alright man, cool. ill go as soon as i get out of school today and go to a vinyl shop. and i know this is off topic, but how do you think gunmetal wheels would look on my sparkling graphite car with the shadowline trim im gonna get?

ToadHollow · 03-09-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksilver1029

alright man, cool. ill go as soon as i get out of school today and go to a vinyl shop. and i know this is off topic, but how do you think gunmetal wheels would look on my sparkling graphite car with the shadowline trim im gonna get?

Gunmetal or anthracite finish would look SICK! Any particular style/brand? A brushed aluminum finsih would look hot too ......

ragingclue · 03-09-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Lots of members have (including myself). General idea of cost seems to be the $150 range with vinyl/labor. Depends on who you can find ........ TOTALLY changes the look of the car

I absolutely have to do this. I'm normally not one for purely cosmetic mods, but this f'in chrome all over the place is driving me crazy.

quiksilver1029 · 03-09-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Gunmetal or anthracite finish would look SICK! Any particular style/brand? A brushed aluminum finsih would look hot too ......

i was thinking of getting gunmetal or silver vmr 710s. but now that im gonna have shadowline, i think im gonna have to go with gunmetals. I love the M6 reps that you have too.

ToadHollow · 03-09-2009, 12:40 PM

Just in case anyone is wondering ........

I had initially purchased my "shadowline" vinyl trim online with the thought of doing the install myself. As others have stated within the forum; it takes lots of patience. This is the reason I paid someone else.

Anyway, the product I purchased as authentic was not and was nearly impossible to install for the pro doing the work. I went with "his" vinyl which is nearly identical and have been happy since. Just a FYI for anyone purchasing/doing this in the future.

ToadHollow · 03-09-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksilver1029

i was thinking of getting gunmetal or silver vmr 710s. but now that im gonna have shadowline, i think im gonna have to go with gunmetals. I love the M6 reps that you have too.

I had a feeling you were going to VMR 710's .......... psychic

Gunmetal is gonna look tight!

Thanks! The M6 reps will be coming off within the next few months as I'm growing tired of them .......... gunmetal DPE s7, s15 or RO7 VARIANT S in graphite will be the replacements.

jeffvb9 · 03-09-2009, 01:41 PM

PICS!!!!

ToadHollow · 03-09-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

I absolutely have to do this. I'm normally not one for purely cosmetic mods, but this f'in chrome all over the place is driving me crazy.

HUGE difference ....... worth the cost.

ToadHollow · 03-09-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffvb9

PICS!!!!

Another member's here ...... thanks to whomever owns this car!

Mine .......... iPhone quality

lpphreakx06 · 03-09-2009, 04:10 PM

I pulled the trim off and painted it myself.

quiksilver1029 · 03-23-2009, 02:47 PM

hey OP, have you had any luck getting your shadowline vinyl?

i bought mine off bmwshadowline.com and installed it myself...was kind of a bitch at first but got the hang of it pretty quickly. it looks great and cost me a fraction of having someone do it.

its been raining a lot in south florida but i got some luck and was able to get a picture:

JoosyJoos · 03-23-2009, 04:58 PM

I think ill try that Bmwshadowtrim.com. do they provide any instructions or how do you go about doing this exactly? Any tips etc?

quiksilver1029 · 03-23-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JoosyJoos

I think ill try that Bmwshadowtrim.com. do they provide any instructions or how do you go about doing this exactly? Any tips etc?

it doesnt come with instructions but its just kinda common sense. They give you enough vinyl with one roll to make plenty of mistakes and i even have extra vinyl left.

I just divided it into several segments, trying to get the longest continuous piece possible. Patience and attention to detail are the two requirements for this mod. If youre having problems when you start to install, just pm me and ill walk you through it.

ToadHollow · 03-23-2009, 05:10 PM

I tried that Shadowline vinyl (a single roll, right?) and it didn't want to adhere very well for me.

For whoever it interested ... it might be best to purchase a couple of sheets and then trim the vinyl while it's in place on the trim. I have seen both matte and gloss vinyl available this way. Much easier than trying to manipulate a single piece around the rear curved trim piece .......

just my .02

quiksilver1029 · 03-23-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

I tried that Shadowline vinyl (a single roll, right?) and it didn't want to adhere very well for me.

For whoever it interested ... it might be best to purchase a couple of sheets and then trim the vinyl while it's in place on the trim. I have seen both matte and gloss vinyl available this way. Much easier than trying to manipulate a single piece around the rear curved trim piece .......

just my .02

youre probably right, i just worked with what i had, but so far so good. I havent had any issues

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quiksilver1029 Lieutenant 58 Rep 535 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Mineral White M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boca Raton iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i F22 [9.00]	hey OP, have you had any luck getting your shadowline vinyl? i bought mine off bmwshadowline.com and installed it myself...was kind of a bitch at first but got the hang of it pretty quickly. it looks great and cost me a fraction of having someone do it. its been raining a lot in south florida but i got some luck and was able to get a picture: Attached Images __________________ 2015 F22 Mineral White Metallic M-Sport 228i 2007 E92 Sparkling Graphite Metallic 328i
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