Teaser: vinyl transformation in progress

eric@helix · 01-06-2012, 11:00 AM

Slowly but surely, my 1's getting a new suit.

More pics to follow...

eric@helix · 01-07-2012, 04:29 PM

More progress...iPhone pic.

AJfreefaller · 01-07-2012, 10:37 PM

You Sir, are my hero. Great looking wrap job. I particularly like the strategically unwrapped portions of the bumper. If I had a little more money and balls, there would be a matte black wrap in my future.

I tip my hat to your bravery and execution.

eric@helix · 01-09-2012, 09:08 AM

It takes a surprisingly small amount of money and balls: it just takes time and patience. A lot of patience. A whole lot of patience. I still have rear bumper cover, rockers, wing mirrors and a couple of bits here and there to do.

Oh, there is one hidden cost for me, and that's heating the shop. The vinyl isn't happy at our normal 60-65 degree winter temperatures. I have to crank the heat mercilessly to get a good working environment. I had the place hotter than hell on Saturday. It would've been a awkward to have somebody walk in the shop and see me working on a car in my underpants.

Helix Purvysports: we loooove your car.

cloud_171 · 01-10-2012, 10:14 PM

Gorgeous wrap! That is probably as close as my dream color for a car can get.

rathissolid · 01-11-2012, 12:41 AM

looks great !

ken1137 · 01-12-2012, 11:07 AM

Very nice job....you have a lot more patience than I do that is for certain!

eric@helix · 01-18-2012, 04:03 PM

Okay, she's more or less done. Alex snapped some shots:

icabod7 · 01-18-2012, 04:13 PM

That looks fantastic, Eric. Would have me seriously considering something similar if I knew anyone good in the DFW area...

What type of vinyl wrap is that?

Alex@Helix · 01-19-2012, 04:00 PM

The vinyl that we use here is 3m controltac 1080. If you are interested in having us wrap your car, PM me or Eric for more details. Come down to Philly for a weekend and leave with a truly unique car

Gray67 · 01-20-2012, 01:02 AM

Damn shame I moved 3000 miles away. I'd love to have my car wrapped. What does that run?

eric@helix · 01-20-2012, 08:49 AM

We have an intro special: $2500 ($2700 for bigger cars) all in.

TheStig · 01-23-2012, 10:50 PM

If i get you're Turbo Upgrade you wrap it for free correct? lol

eric@helix · 01-24-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheStig

If i get you're Turbo Upgrade you wrap it for free correct? lol

Yes, but there's a $2500 'Shop Supplies' charge...

01-06-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Teaser: vinyl transformation in progress Slowly but surely, my 1's getting a new suit. More pics to follow...
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01-07-2012, 04:29 PM	#2
eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	More progress...iPhone pic.
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01-07-2012, 10:37 PM	#3
AJfreefaller New Guy 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	You Sir, are my hero. Great looking wrap job. I particularly like the strategically unwrapped portions of the bumper. If I had a little more money and balls, there would be a matte black wrap in my future. I tip my hat to your bravery and execution. __________________ 2009 BSM 135i/Black Boston Leather/M Sport package/Premium Package/Comfort Assist/ Stage 2 Dinan suspension/ Camber plates/ Dinan exhaust / Anthricite VMR V710's / Michelin PSS2's / P3 Vent guage ver.2 / Many other goodies I dont officially have
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01-09-2012, 09:08 AM	#4
eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	It takes a surprisingly small amount of money and balls: it just takes time and patience. A lot of patience. A whole lot of patience. I still have rear bumper cover, rockers, wing mirrors and a couple of bits here and there to do. Oh, there is one hidden cost for me, and that's heating the shop. The vinyl isn't happy at our normal 60-65 degree winter temperatures. I have to crank the heat mercilessly to get a good working environment. I had the place hotter than hell on Saturday. It would've been a awkward to have somebody walk in the shop and see me working on a car in my underpants. Helix Purvysports: we loooove your car.
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01-10-2012, 10:14 PM	#5
cloud_171 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2010 135i AW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous wrap! That is probably as close as my dream color for a car can get.
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01-11-2012, 12:41 AM	#6
rathissolid Private First Class 9 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 08 135i 6speed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nj iTrader: (0)	looks great !
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01-12-2012, 11:07 AM	#7
ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Very nice job....you have a lot more patience than I do that is for certain! __________________ BMWCCA member
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01-18-2012, 04:03 PM	#8
eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Okay, she's more or less done. Alex snapped some shots:
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01-18-2012, 04:13 PM	#9
icabod7 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	That looks fantastic, Eric. Would have me seriously considering something similar if I knew anyone good in the DFW area... What type of vinyl wrap is that? __________________ cdv delete \| clutch stop \| bmw performance ssk \| meisterschaft gt \| berk mids \| dinan cai \| helix fmic \| m3 subframe bushings, swaybar, front and back suspension bits \| dinan stage 1 suspension \| dinan cf strut brace \|gc camber plates \| dinan oil cooler \| apex ec-7s w/PSSs \| cobb stage 1 + fmic
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01-19-2012, 04:00 PM	#10
Alex@Helix Colonel 150 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	The vinyl that we use here is 3m controltac 1080. If you are interested in having us wrap your car, PM me or Eric for more details. Come down to Philly for a weekend and leave with a truly unique car
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01-20-2012, 01:02 AM	#11
Gray67 Noob to the Bimmers but loving the ride 0 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Vert Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Damn shame I moved 3000 miles away. I'd love to have my car wrapped. What does that run? __________________ 2009 128i Convertible, Jet Black, M-Sport, Active AutoWerke tune, LUX Angel Eyes
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01-20-2012, 08:49 AM	#12
eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	We have an intro special: $2500 ($2700 for bigger cars) all in.
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01-23-2012, 10:50 PM	#13
TheStig Captain 52 Rep 794 Posts Drives: Alot of everything. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Potomac MD iTrader: (4)	If i get you're Turbo Upgrade you wrap it for free correct? lol __________________ Gone But Not forgotten: -07 Shelby GT500 W/ Full Bolt on E85 -08 335i 6MT W/ Full Bolt On E85/Meth -08 M3 DCT W/ Full Exhaust / Tune -13 B8 Audi S4 APR Stage 2+
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