My Satin Black P31
06-07-2010, 06:40 PM
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As far as the roof , it's probably the easiest piece since it is flat.
1. Pull straight up on the roof trim, I started at the bottom by the windshield and hood and work slowly back. No glue just clips.
2. Pull weather strip out from top of windshield.
3. Take out rear dome light ( just pull and pry carefully but hard), unclip electrical connector to remove light. This lets you unscrew the radio antenna to loosen it from the roof. It doesn't fully disconnect (easily) so i just cut a " + " shape in the vinyl and slid the antenna through the hole.
4. Make sure sunroof is closed and that "thing" pops up when the roof is open must be held down by someone or heavy duty tape.
5 Flatten the vinyl away
06-07-2010, 07:51 PM
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Ya it does look more satin than flat. The more common stuff is 3M and most people do flat matte. That's why I chose the Oracal "matte 070 black", it looks more like the brabus bullit.
As for doing another car... not likely lol. My hands were raw, but i liked using them instead of squeegees since I got to feel out the curves.
As for doing another car... not likely lol. My hands were raw, but i liked using them instead of squeegees since I got to feel out the curves.
Absolutely incredible.....good thing you started with a black car too, this way you could avoid doing the all the jams
Awesome...awesome....awesome work!
Looks like you could have yourself a nice little side business...all cash
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06-07-2010, 07:55 PM
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looks really good, but I can't imagine trying to do that to my car 
You should paint the badges, at least the 63 in red like another member did before (I forgot who) but it looked really good.
If you weren't getting looks before, you sure will now
You should paint the badges, at least the 63 in red like another member did before (I forgot who) but it looked really good.
If you weren't getting looks before, you sure will now
06-07-2010, 07:59 PM
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then how about the A pillar and C pillar, those curve parts are the biggest headach.
and just for my information, which part you think is the hardest? the front bumper perhaps
and just for my information, which part you think is the hardest? the front bumper perhaps
06-07-2010, 08:15 PM
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And yes the bumper was the most time consuming and difficult since alot of prep.
If you or anyone wants a diy for how to take apart anything to prep for wrapping let me know.
06-07-2010, 08:34 PM
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06-07-2010, 08:36 PM
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06-08-2010, 12:10 AM
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Yea that was mine you saw at Star Motors, what color is yours?
As far as the roof , it's probably the easiest piece since it is flat.
1. Pull straight up on the roof trim, I started at the bottom by the windshield and hood and work slowly back. No glue just clips.
2. Pull weather strip out from top of windshield.
3. Take out rear dome light ( just pull and pry carefully but hard), unclip electrical connector to remove light. This lets you unscrew the radio antenna to loosen it from the roof. It doesn't fully disconnect (easily) so i just cut a " + " shape in the vinyl and slid the antenna through the hole.
4. Make sure sunroof is closed and that "thing" pops up when the roof is open must be held down by someone or heavy duty tape.
5 Flatten the vinyl away
As far as the roof , it's probably the easiest piece since it is flat.
1. Pull straight up on the roof trim, I started at the bottom by the windshield and hood and work slowly back. No glue just clips.
2. Pull weather strip out from top of windshield.
3. Take out rear dome light ( just pull and pry carefully but hard), unclip electrical connector to remove light. This lets you unscrew the radio antenna to loosen it from the roof. It doesn't fully disconnect (easily) so i just cut a " + " shape in the vinyl and slid the antenna through the hole.
4. Make sure sunroof is closed and that "thing" pops up when the roof is open must be held down by someone or heavy duty tape.
5 Flatten the vinyl away
I'll PM you my phone number... we had a lil meet at my house 2 week-end ago with 2 other C63... you should join next time.
And think about my offer about doing my roof... I could get the material... just need someone experienced to install it (for cash, of course).
06-09-2010, 10:38 AM
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Loooks great! Any ideas how to remove the window trim? I tried wrapping it on the car, and i just cant get it to come out the way i want it.
P.S. Did you forget the skirts? They look glossy in the pics
P.S. Did you forget the skirts? They look glossy in the pics
06-09-2010, 10:18 PM
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to remove the trim underneath the window:
1. take off side mirror- pull off speaker cover, to get to 3 torx screws holding on mirror. Unscrew them. Disconnect the mirror wiring (a seperate easy to take off panel on the inside of door, just pull off and unclip black and white harnesses. ) Once unhooked pull mirror out. CLIP SPEAKER BACK IN BEFORE CLOSING DOOR OR IT COULD GET CRUSHED
2. Once mirror is off you can pull off the front door trim. Just pull straight up firmly and slowly on trim starting at door handle end and finishing at front. Same for rear door... just pull up.
Chrome trim above door is just a very hard pull, but its very fragile and make sure to keep the loose ends away from the car as you pull it off.
06-09-2010, 10:28 PM
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Did you remove the black plastic end clips on each side first before you pulled the chrome trim up and off? And the opposite did you put the chrome trim on first then add the black plastic end clips? I ask because they are really flimsy and can't be purchased separatly without buying the whole trim piece. Thanks
Window trim is fairly easy to take off.
to remove the trim underneath the window:
1. take off side mirror- pull off speaker cover, to get to 3 torx screws holding on mirror. Unscrew them. Disconnect the mirror wiring (a seperate easy to take off panel on the inside of door, just pull off and unclip black and white harnesses. ) Once unhooked pull mirror out. CLIP SPEAKER BACK IN BEFORE CLOSING DOOR OR IT COULD GET CRUSHED
2. Once mirror is off you can pull off the front door trim. Just pull straight up firmly and slowly on trim starting at door handle end and finishing at front. Same for rear door... just pull up.
Chrome trim above door is just a very hard pull, but its very fragile and make sure to keep the loose ends away from the car as you pull it off.
to remove the trim underneath the window:
1. take off side mirror- pull off speaker cover, to get to 3 torx screws holding on mirror. Unscrew them. Disconnect the mirror wiring (a seperate easy to take off panel on the inside of door, just pull off and unclip black and white harnesses. ) Once unhooked pull mirror out. CLIP SPEAKER BACK IN BEFORE CLOSING DOOR OR IT COULD GET CRUSHED
2. Once mirror is off you can pull off the front door trim. Just pull straight up firmly and slowly on trim starting at door handle end and finishing at front. Same for rear door... just pull up.
Chrome trim above door is just a very hard pull, but its very fragile and make sure to keep the loose ends away from the car as you pull it off.
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