Installed gloss black vinyl on the roof and fin

Adam135 · 05-26-2013, 12:51 PM

I've been wanting to do this for a while and finally pulled the trigger. I'm really happy with the way it looks on our cars! My wheels are semi-gloss black powder coat, they are dirty in these pictures.

Harlequin · 05-26-2013, 09:21 PM

Nice.

Walter K · 05-26-2013, 09:47 PM

How did wrapping the fin turn out? I know they can be challenging

Adam135 · 05-26-2013, 10:15 PM

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How did wrapping the fin turn out? I know they can be challenging

They were able to do it in a single piece. So far so good.

BMW135iAW · 05-26-2013, 10:40 PM

Are you in SoCal? I've been looking to have this done but I need a reputable shop to do it.

Adam135 · 05-26-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW135iAW

Are you in SoCal? I've been looking to have this done but I need a reputable shop to do it.

Yep. http://www.rolotech.net/

Walter K · 05-27-2013, 08:37 AM

We're there any seams on your fin?

Adam135 · 05-27-2013, 11:37 AM

Yes. If you want completely seamless you need to get it painted, I think.

Black Flagged · 05-27-2013, 11:40 AM

Nice... Clean

Venom · 05-27-2013, 11:51 AM

Very clean! Love the black roof on AW

Bmwbreed · 05-27-2013, 12:38 PM

Very nice. And in return good sir your black wheels fit your car very well

BMW135iAW · 05-27-2013, 02:13 PM

Any closeup of the seam on the fin?

MaDoNiOn · 05-27-2013, 02:22 PM

awsome man looks legit!

JubyJudy · 05-31-2013, 01:58 PM

Looks great! Did they have warranty on these? Been lookig for a place in socal that does a great job.

JubyJudy · 05-31-2013, 01:59 PM

^ on possible bubbling or some sort

Adam135 · 05-31-2013, 02:09 PM

Yes, I had a bubble in my fin so they rewrapped it. My fin was previously damaged from something so you can see the imperfections through the wrap which bugs me. I'm swapping it out for a Jet Black painted one soon. A primered fin costs around $45.

JubyJudy · 05-31-2013, 02:10 PM

Oh, three month warranty, just called.
I absolutely am in love with your taillights and I want them ):

Adam135 · 05-31-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JubyJudy

Oh, three month warranty, just called.
I absolutely am in love with your taillights and I want them ):

Blacklines. Highly recommend

I also replaced the brake light bulbs with LEDs so they match the LED 3rd brake light.

cheshirecat79 · 05-31-2013, 02:29 PM

Looks great- some tint would really complete the look.

Adam135 · 05-31-2013, 02:34 PM

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Looks great- some tint would really complete the look.

I have Wincos ceramic 40%, difficult to see as the pictures were taken at noon. Not a fan of really dark tint...

cheshirecat79 · 05-31-2013, 03:31 PM

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I have Wincos ceramic 40%, difficult to see as the pictures were taken at noon. Not a fan of really dark tint...

Understood. I think it really compliments the car's lines when the windshield and rear glass isn't broken up by the roof paint, which means that darker tint is usually necessary to compliment the black vinyl. Here's kind of the same thing going on with my 370 (closest car)

Adam135 · 05-31-2013, 03:37 PM

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Understood. I think it really compliments the car's lines when the windshield and rear glass isn't broken up by the roof paint, which means that darker tint is usually necessary to compliment the black vinyl. Here's kind of the same thing going on with my 370 (closest car)

That looks real nice! If I knew I was going to wrap the roof I think I would have gone with something more in the 25-30% range.

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Adam135 Captain 72 Rep 961 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Yes, I had a bubble in my fin so they rewrapped it. My fin was previously damaged from something so you can see the imperfections through the wrap which bugs me. I'm swapping it out for a Jet Black painted one soon. A primered fin costs around $45.
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