Exterior mods AW 135i

RabbidSasquatch · 12-20-2011, 07:28 PM

I painted the front grill and the side mirror covers with plasti dip.
3M Black gloss carbon fiber on both the roof and spoiler.
I also got some carbon fiber emblems, next I'm thinking about getting the smoked amber gone for the headlights and tinting the white piece on the reverse tail lights,what do you guys think so far?
Sorry for the night time pics ill take some tomorrow morning

DAC17 · 12-20-2011, 08:11 PM

Nice. How long did it take to do the roof?

RabbidSasquatch · 12-20-2011, 08:37 PM

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Nice. How long did it take to do the roof?

About 8 hrs because I did it gloss black at first and I hated it so the installer put carbon fiber and had to remove all the adhesive and start over, so I would say 4 hrs - 5 hrs for the cf roof. Also carbon fiber looks way better than gloss black if your deciding between the two.

DAC17 · 12-20-2011, 08:39 PM

CF looks way better. One final question. In round numbers, how much was the sheet CF?

RabbidSasquatch · 12-20-2011, 08:49 PM

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CF looks way better. One final question. In round numbers, how much was the sheet CF?

about $130
heres where I bought it from:http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-Scotchpri...#ht_5750wt_956

DAC17 · 12-21-2011, 07:50 AM

Great; thanks much.

datbimmerdoe · 12-22-2011, 03:35 AM

sweeet, diy mods ftw!

AnooooOH · 12-22-2011, 10:09 AM

nice!!
where did you get the cf emblems?

RabbidSasquatch · 12-22-2011, 10:39 AM

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nice!!
where did you get the cf emblems?

from ebay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-CARBON-F...3&cmd=ViewItem

but the rear emblem I would suggest to use stickers on the OEM emblem rather than the cf emblem since its not concave and you would need double sided adhesive tape to stick it on, and wrap the little studs on the emblem to increase their width to fit in the trunk hole where it was originally held.

fujiaddicts · 12-22-2011, 05:29 PM

is it difficult to do it by oneself?

RabbidSasquatch · 12-23-2011, 09:58 AM

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is it difficult to do it by oneself?

Ya I would say you would need the help of one more person to do the roof, but I got it done at a shop incase it turned out bad they could redo it.

RabbidSasquatch · 12-23-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

sweeet, diy mods ftw!

Thanks!

KingOfJericho · 12-23-2011, 10:39 AM

Never really understood this fake CF craze. I mean, isn't it similar to putting an ///M badge on the back? Won't you feel a bit silly when people come up saying "cool carbon fiber roof!" and you have to reply "nah, it's just vinyl..."

NewYearsBoy · 12-24-2011, 12:55 PM

Looks great..

Cleanest135i · 12-26-2011, 11:16 AM

looking good.

egg135 · 12-26-2011, 02:04 PM

Looks really good!
Thinking about the same "theme" of carbon fiber and black touches to my white 135, I just have to do it all without voiding my warranty (unfortunately, that may have to involve overpaying for some BMW accessories). The only thing I would add to what you did is a window tint and maybe smoked out tail lights. Any suggestions on how to do this without voiding my warranty would be appreciated!

egg135 · 12-26-2011, 02:04 PM

Looks really good!
Thinking about the same "theme" of carbon fiber and black touches to my white 135, I just have to do it all without voiding my warranty (unfortunately, that may have to involve overpaying for some BMW accessories). The only thing I would add to what you did is a window tint and maybe smoked out tail lights. Any suggestions on how to do this without voiding my warranty would be appreciated!

egg135 · 12-26-2011, 02:04 PM

Looks really good!
Thinking about the same "theme" of carbon fiber and black touches to my white 135, I just have to do it all without voiding my warranty (unfortunately, that may have to involve overpaying for some BMW accessories). The only thing I would add to what you did is a window tint and maybe smoked out tail lights. Any suggestions on how to do this without voiding my warranty would be appreciated!

egg135 · 12-26-2011, 02:04 PM

Looks really good!
Thinking about the same "theme" of carbon fiber and black touches to my white 135, I just have to do it all without voiding my warranty (unfortunately, that may have to involve overpaying for some BMW accessories). The only thing I would add to what you did is a window tint and maybe smoked out tail lights. Any suggestions on how to do this without voiding my warranty would be appreciated!

RabbidSasquatch · 12-26-2011, 02:50 PM

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Looks really good!
Thinking about the same "theme" of carbon fiber and black touches to my white 135, I just have to do it all without voiding my warranty (unfortunately, that may have to involve overpaying for some BMW accessories). The only thing I would add to what you did is a window tint and maybe smoked out tail lights. Any suggestions on how to do this without voiding my warranty would be appreciated!

I just called my service advisor and he said: nothing done to the exterior of my car would void my warranty. He even told me to go ahead and put on an exhaust and DCI if I wanted, their main concern voiding the warranty would be if you had an aftermarket chip, which I have installed and then I just uninstall it before service with no problems.Plus they can't void your whole warranty for some exterior mods.

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RabbidSasquatch Private 10 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver Colorado iTrader: (0)	Exterior mods AW 135i I painted the front grill and the side mirror covers with plasti dip. 3M Black gloss carbon fiber on both the roof and spoiler. I also got some carbon fiber emblems, next I'm thinking about getting the smoked amber gone for the headlights and tinting the white piece on the reverse tail lights,what do you guys think so far? Sorry for the night time pics ill take some tomorrow morning Attached Images Last edited by RabbidSasquatch; 12-25-2011 at 10:49 AM.. Reason: more pics in the light are gonna be uploaded later on today
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DAC17 Long live BMW M's! 171 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2023 CT5-V Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	CF looks way better. One final question. In round numbers, how much was the sheet CF? __________________ 2023 Cadillac CT5-V 2022 Mazda MX-5 (manual) 2022 Chevy Bolt (being a little environmental)
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AnooooOH Major 169 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germoney iTrader: (0)	nice!! where did you get the cf emblems? __________________ MANHART MH2 400 Partout FS: MANHART MHtronik Tuning Box http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...5#post18819345
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12-23-2011, 10:39 AM	#13
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Never really understood this fake CF craze. I mean, isn't it similar to putting an ///M badge on the back? Won't you feel a bit silly when people come up saying "cool carbon fiber roof!" and you have to reply "nah, it's just vinyl..." __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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egg135 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: like a Lebanese Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Looks really good! Thinking about the same "theme" of carbon fiber and black touches to my white 135, I just have to do it all without voiding my warranty (unfortunately, that may have to involve overpaying for some BMW accessories). The only thing I would add to what you did is a window tint and maybe smoked out tail lights. Any suggestions on how to do this without voiding my warranty would be appreciated! __________________ 2011 Alpine White 135i coupe M-sport, DCT, Premium
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