Wrapped my roof
05-08-2016, 03:09 AM
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Congrats on the DIY. If you're happy with it that's what matters! Personally I'm not a fan of wrapped/ blacked out roofs.
05-08-2016, 11:36 AM
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Actually, if your thinking about going with a black roof now that you've seen it, I'd argue not to have it painted unless your going with matte black.
Gloss black, as we all know, swirls and marrs, like crazy. I can't even image the number of times you'd have to paint correct a gloss block roof in a year to keep it defect free.
In my opinion, the best route would be to have someone professionally wrap it with a vinyl of your choice. They;ll remove all of the bubbles and deliver a job that looks just as OEM as a painted roof, but at the fraction of the cost and with the ability to pull it off should you scratch, swirl, or marr the vinyl.
Gloss black, as we all know, swirls and marrs, like crazy. I can't even image the number of times you'd have to paint correct a gloss block roof in a year to keep it defect free.
In my opinion, the best route would be to have someone professionally wrap it with a vinyl of your choice. They;ll remove all of the bubbles and deliver a job that looks just as OEM as a painted roof, but at the fraction of the cost and with the ability to pull it off should you scratch, swirl, or marr the vinyl.
05-08-2016, 11:47 AM
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Actually, if your thinking about going with a black roof now that you've seen it, I'd argue not to have it painted unless your going with matte black.
Gloss black, as we all know, swirls and marrs, like crazy. I can't even image the number of times you'd have to paint correct a gloss block roof in a year to keep it defect free.
In my opinion, the best route would be to have someone professionally wrap it with a vinyl of your choice. They;ll remove all of the bubbles and deliver a job that looks just as OEM as a painted roof, but at the fraction of the cost and with the ability to pull it off should you scratch, swirl, or marr the vinyl.
Gloss black, as we all know, swirls and marrs, like crazy. I can't even image the number of times you'd have to paint correct a gloss block roof in a year to keep it defect free.
In my opinion, the best route would be to have someone professionally wrap it with a vinyl of your choice. They;ll remove all of the bubbles and deliver a job that looks just as OEM as a painted roof, but at the fraction of the cost and with the ability to pull it off should you scratch, swirl, or marr the vinyl.
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05-08-2016, 12:33 PM
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Actually not too bad. It has that rubber seal you can tuck it under. The hardest part was around the back edge of the sunroof. The edge wraps down inside below the glass. I had to leave an extra 1/4" so I could fold it down on the back side to make the white not show.
05-08-2016, 04:06 PM
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had mine done professionally and i couldnt be happier. i tried diy on my old 211 and it was ok but i didnt have the antenna on the roof then. how did you tackle yours? great job btw!
05-08-2016, 04:17 PM
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Cut a circle and heated up the wrap and pressed it down until it was tight against the roof the started making small cuts until I could press under the rubber.
05-09-2016, 12:46 PM
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Yeah. After today I am thinking of trying matt/flat black to see if that looks better. I think this high gloss will scratch too easy.
