Painting Roof

creaminz · 03-30-2009, 02:21 AM

I just couldn't find anyone near to do the Matte Black vinyl roof, so I'm thinking different route. If the price difference is too much I'm thinking about Painting the roof.

So my question is who has done this mod and where did you have it done for around how much? What's the approximate turn around time?

One last question, What do you guys think about painting the roof versus Vinyl roof? Any input would be appreciated.

to_riffic · 03-30-2009, 02:49 AM

hey darren, nice meetin u the other nite

i was talkin to long about this earlier today and he said it can be as much as $600 and vinyl is rather cheap, maybe like $150, but even then wen u put on the vinyl, tryin to get out the bubbles would be a PITA and could cause a lot of scratches on the vinyl and it wouldn't look good at all. hope this convinces u that paintin is the only and best way to do a blk top, but u'll hav to fork out the $$$

s1cke92 · 03-30-2009, 02:56 AM

why paint get carbon 8 cf roof overlay like i am. when i make a trip down to socal! ef paying 600+ for a paint job get cf n its reversible, thats what jo says... haha

creaminz · 03-30-2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

hey darren, nice meetin u the other nite

i was talkin to long about this earlier today and he said it can be as much as $600 and vinyl is rather cheap, maybe like $150, but even then wen u put on the vinyl, tryin to get out the bubbles would be a PITA and could cause a lot of scratches on the vinyl and it wouldn't look good at all. hope this convinces u that paintin is the only and best way to do a blk top, but u'll hav to fork out the $$$

Nice meeting you too! I love your E92!!

Wow price difference is hugh, I have contacted In-Style Graphics on Western Ave & 4th near K-Town today, Harris (guy who work there) told me he is waiting for 3M Vinyl Overlay(Top notch material) to arrive, and told me it'd be around $220 for the roof wrap. I'd rather go vinyl route and use that extra $$ towards the Bastuck since Julius told me they will have Special GB for Bastuck Exhaust pretty soon

creaminz · 03-30-2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by s1cke92

why paint get carbon 8 cf roof overlay like i am. when i make a trip down to socal! ef paying 600+ for a paint job get cf n its reversible, thats what jo says... haha

I'm planning to do Matte Black not CF or Glossy black

Bluesummer · 03-30-2009, 04:09 AM

i know Kevin, LACSTER got his roof painted for way less than $600 PM him

and regarding vinyl roof. I did it w/ 2 piece kit from bluebatmobile for my E92 335. My tint shop installed it with no bubbles and scratch left on it for $60.

s1cke92 · 03-30-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by creaminz

Nice meeting you too! I love your E92!!

Wow price difference is hugh, I have contacted In-Style Graphics on Western Ave & 4th near K-Town today, Harris (guy who work there) told me he is waiting for 3M Vinyl Overlay(Top notch material) to arrive, and told me it'd be around $220 for the roof wrap. I'd rather go vinyl route and use that extra $$ towards the Bastuck since Julius told me they will have Special GB for Bastuck Exhaust pretty soon

haha i told him to do the group buy after someone suggested it..im getting one for sure

to_riffic · 03-30-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by creaminz

Nice meeting you too! I love your E92!!

Wow price difference is hugh, I have contacted In-Style Graphics on Western Ave & 4th near K-Town today, Harris (guy who work there) told me he is waiting for 3M Vinyl Overlay(Top notch material) to arrive, and told me it'd be around $220 for the roof wrap. I'd rather go vinyl route and use that extra $$ towards the Bastuck since Julius told me they will have Special GB for Bastuck Exhaust pretty soon

thanx. yea, i wanna do a full swap for a real cf roof, no overlays ever for me. watevr u do i'm sure u'll be pleased. long may try to do it, try askin him wat he thinks. he'll probably say to paint it like he keeps tellin me each day

but i'm sure vinyl will look good too

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-30-2009, 09:33 PM

Good luck with this man.
Your car will look soo sick!
Def PM Long & Lacster for more info

LACSTER · 03-30-2009, 10:07 PM

DO IT TO IT! I paid $300 to paint my roof @ Perfect Colour in Anaheim. I think Long is looking into this mod as well.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-30-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

DO IT TO IT! I paid $300 to paint my roof @ Perfect Colour in Anaheim. I think Long is looking into this mod as well.

Damn!
Good deal

mwscircle · 03-31-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by creaminz

Nice meeting you too! I love your E92!!

Wow price difference is hugh, I have contacted In-Style Graphics on Western Ave & 4th near K-Town today, Harris (guy who work there) told me he is waiting for 3M Vinyl Overlay(Top notch material) to arrive, and told me it'd be around $220 for the roof wrap. I'd rather go vinyl route and use that extra $$ towards the Bastuck since Julius told me they will have Special GB for Bastuck Exhaust pretty soon

FYI... 3m sucks...

LACSTER · 03-31-2009, 12:59 AM

so shiney nuff said..............

longtran · 03-31-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluesummer

i know Kevin, LACSTER got his roof painted for way less than $600 PM him

and regarding vinyl roof. I did it w/ 2 piece kit from bluebatmobile for my E92 335. My tint shop installed it with no bubbles and scratch left on it for $60.

that is not true. i called them and they wanted way more.

longtran · 03-31-2009, 02:05 AM

i'm for painting btw.

creaminz · 03-31-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

DO IT TO IT! I paid $300 to paint my roof @ Perfect Colour in Anaheim. I think Long is looking into this mod as well.

That's awesome!! How long did they kept your car for? Did they also paint your shark fin? I'm still debating if I should go with Matte Black or Gloss...I'm also going to paint side mirrors...I'm 80% leaning towards the Matte Black though...

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Originally Posted by longtran

i'm for painting btw.

For $300! heck ye!!

EOE90 · 03-31-2009, 02:32 AM

i have a place in LA that did two of my cars friends for 70$

creaminz · 03-31-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by EOE90

i have a place in LA that did two of my cars friends for 70$

Where in LA?? What's the name of shop? $70??? how's the quality?

EOE90 · 03-31-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by creaminz

Where in LA?? What's the name of shop? $70??? how's the quality?

ProMax, top notch!

SES_D · 03-31-2009, 02:38 AM

paint it! 300-400 is a good deal...

creaminz · 03-31-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by EOE90

ProMax, top notch!

Wow $70?? hard to believe...do you have their numbers or address?

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Originally Posted by SES_D

paint it! 300-400 is a good deal...

oh ye, I'm for sure going to paint, I always thought painting roof will cost me $500+

Bluesummer · 03-31-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

DO IT TO IT! I paid $300 to paint my roof @ Perfect Colour in Anaheim. I think Long is looking into this mod as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

that is not true. i called them and they wanted way more.

for paint? Kevin just confirmed it. Im not referring to PROMEX or whatever the shop is called when I talked about vinyl tho.

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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3072 Rep 13,776 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	hey darren, nice meetin u the other nite i was talkin to long about this earlier today and he said it can be as much as $600 and vinyl is rather cheap, maybe like $150, but even then wen u put on the vinyl, tryin to get out the bubbles would be a PITA and could cause a lot of scratches on the vinyl and it wouldn't look good at all. hope this convinces u that paintin is the only and best way to do a blk top, but u'll hav to fork out the $$$ __________________ ~loud noises~
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