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Old 09-29-2017 | 08:41 PM
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Vinyl wrapping roof

I’m thinking of wrapping my roof black (white C300).
Anyone done this? Curious as to cost? Would love to see pictures and hear opinions.
Old 09-30-2017 | 05:19 PM
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Not sure what area you are in but search through Don's threads and I am sure you'll find quite a few pics. Or PM him as I am sure he'll be more than happy to respond to any Q's.
Old 10-01-2017 | 09:38 AM
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I paid $180 Canadian for the job. The average price quote was from 220-250 dollars from most places, but I got a minor discount for removing the roof antenna myself to make the job easier. 3M vinyl was used, and I love the look. The finish is pretty much as good as it's going to get for vinyl, I washed, clay bar'd and polished the roof before it was wrapped.
Old 10-02-2017 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Funkwagen
I paid $180 Canadian for the job. The average price quote was from 220-250 dollars from most places, but I got a minor discount for removing the roof antenna myself to make the job easier. 3M vinyl was used, and I love the look. The finish is pretty much as good as it's going to get for vinyl, I washed, clay bar'd and polished the roof before it was wrapped.

Good post.


Also, watch out for cheaper materials. They tend to shrink at the edges after a few weeks under the sun.
Old 10-03-2017 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by M~Factor
Good post.


Also, watch out for cheaper materials. They tend to shrink at the edges after a few weeks under the sun.
And the adhesive will be a B1t<h to take off if/when the day comes when you have to replace the cheapo brand when it is faded.
Old 10-05-2017 | 12:08 AM
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I wrapped the roof of my wife's white c300 with my brother. I bought 3M 1080 gloss black vinyl wrap from ebay for about $60.

The vinyl was super forgiving because it was porous and removing air bubbles just involved rubbing or tapping on the bubble with your finger.

I never wrapped a roof before and I give it a 7/10 on difficulty scale...primarily because of the antenna.

It's been on for 2 years with no issues whatsoever. You can even wax it and it looks like glass.

It's definitely a fun DIY job if you have a clean environment to work in and you have a second set of hands.
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How did you deal with the antenna?

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