black vinyl roof overlay?

chrisN · 04-15-2011, 08:33 AM

hey all, so ive been browsing around the forums and recently decided that a glossy black vinyl roof overlay is something id really like to look into. I thought it would be a good start to get any local based information i could from us over here in the aussie section. i have a pretty little AW 125i

first and foremost...where would be a good place to purchase some? Any recommendations? I think id prefer to see/buy the vinyl locally and not over the net, although any help is appreciated. thanks aussies!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 04-17-2011, 07:55 PM

You can get in touch with Mike from Carbon Demon
http://www.carbondemon.com.au/

Or you can have your roof painted black by a panel beater.

130iguy · 04-17-2011, 08:22 PM

i would look into getting the roof resprayed

Taymaishu · 04-17-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 130iguy

i would look into getting the roof resprayed

Eek - I would prefer the vinyl. Reversible without the cost!

130iguy · 04-17-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Eek - I would prefer the vinyl. Reversible without the cost!

its my experience (with old cars anyway) that once the vinyl gets a bit of UV damage etc it looks horrid

RaihaX · 04-17-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 130iguy

its my experience (with old cars anyway) that once the vinyl gets a bit of UV damage etc it looks horrid

to my understanding it should last 3-4 years at least?

OJR555 · 04-18-2011, 04:03 AM

Anyone know anyone like this in Brisbane? I have an AW135i and id love to get my roof done like this. Also an indication of cost?

Jr

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

You can get in touch with Mike from Carbon Demon
http://www.carbondemon.com.au/

Or you can have your roof painted black by a panel beater.

130iguy · 04-18-2011, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

to my understanding it should last 3-4 years at least?

yeh i guess, i'm the sort of person that will do something once, the right way so it doesnt have to be changed in 3-4 years..

each to their own i suppose

sbce90 · 04-18-2011, 04:59 AM

Hey mate, lemme know if you find a decent place. See if we can get a discount if we do two together. I'm thinking roof gloss black. Or going all out and full car wrap depending on costs. (I'm in Syd too)

Wizzzz · 04-18-2011, 06:24 AM

I'd also like to get this done on my AW 135i. Anyone know of a place in Melbourne?

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 04-18-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

Hey mate, lemme know if you find a decent place. See if we can get a discount if we do two together. I'm thinking roof gloss black. Or going all out and full car wrap depending on costs. (I'm in Syd too)

Seriously thinking about a black roof?

I got the roof on my old car painted jet black for $200.

Vinyl is good incase you change your mind later on... should be 200-300 mark.

sbce90 · 04-18-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Seriously thinking about a black roof?

I got the roof on my old car painted jet black for $200.

Vinyl is good incase you change your mind later on... should be 200-300 mark.

ahh roof seems easy then. Any idea on full car wrap job?

130iguy · 04-18-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

ahh roof seems easy then. Any idea on full car wrap job?

would be way more expensive, pretty labour intensive to get it done right

sbce90 · 04-18-2011, 08:20 AM

I just took a stab and guessed $2kish? It's tempting to call up a place and find out, but I don't want to be speechless on the phone as they tell me its like 6k or something. Wrap would be cheaper than full body respray though I assume?

RaihaX · 04-18-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

I just took a stab and guessed $2kish? It's tempting to call up a place and find out, but I don't want to be speechless on the phone as they tell me its like 6k or something. Wrap would be cheaper than full body respray though I assume?

I went to a place in Perth today. Quoted me $350 (not including the shark fin) for roof didn't ask how much is a full wrap though

130iguy · 04-18-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

I just took a stab and guessed $2kish? It's tempting to call up a place and find out, but I don't want to be speechless on the phone as they tell me its like 6k or something. Wrap would be cheaper than full body respray though I assume?

i suppose that would depend on who you know, if you've got mates who are PnP guys then no a full respray would be cheaper

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 04-18-2011, 06:12 PM

And by 'full respray' do you mean spraying the exterior of the car only OR the engine bay, door jambs etc... If you've got a silver car and want a new lick of silver, probs 3k for a walk in price. If you want to change it to candy apple red or something, including door jambs, engine bay etc it'll be a lot more, guessing 6-8k+

Full car wraps go for about 2k?

chrisN · 04-23-2011, 12:48 AM

hey thanks for the opinions and responses. shall keep everybody posted, especially SBC for that double discount. i really want to try a temporary vinyl roof, maybe paint later if i feel confident with the look.
But right now i am waiting until the 27th to have my car looked into by a bodyshop for an event that i don't ever want to talk about again *sigh*

until then 1addicts...

Harlequin · 04-23-2011, 03:38 AM

Guys, count me in for a triple discount if you end up finding a place in Brisbane. Seriously considering doing the black vinyl roof...

- Harlequin

sbce90 · 04-23-2011, 05:01 AM

I'm up for a gloss black roof to start with. Full wrap seems a bit optimistic. I think Taymaishu is also interested in a roof job.

chrisN · 05-09-2011, 12:47 PM

still waiting for my car to come back from the shop, but i popped an email to carbondemon asking for a quote and how long of a job itll be, and if there would be a discount for a multi job. ill post again when i get a reply.

Taymaishu · 05-09-2011, 05:16 PM

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chrisN Lieutenant 30 Rep 585 Posts Drives: bmw 125i coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 125i [8.66]	black vinyl roof overlay? hey all, so ive been browsing around the forums and recently decided that a glossy black vinyl roof overlay is something id really like to look into. I thought it would be a good start to get any local based information i could from us over here in the aussie section. i have a pretty little AW 125i first and foremost...where would be a good place to purchase some? Any recommendations? I think id prefer to see/buy the vinyl locally and not over the net, although any help is appreciated. thanks aussies!
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Wizzzz Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 232 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'd also like to get this done on my AW 135i. Anyone know of a place in Melbourne?
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	I just took a stab and guessed $2kish? It's tempting to call up a place and find out, but I don't want to be speechless on the phone as they tell me its like 6k or something. Wrap would be cheaper than full body respray though I assume?
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	And by 'full respray' do you mean spraying the exterior of the car only OR the engine bay, door jambs etc... If you've got a silver car and want a new lick of silver, probs 3k for a walk in price. If you want to change it to candy apple red or something, including door jambs, engine bay etc it'll be a lot more, guessing 6-8k+ Full car wraps go for about 2k?
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chrisN Lieutenant 30 Rep 585 Posts Drives: bmw 125i coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 125i [8.66]	hey thanks for the opinions and responses. shall keep everybody posted, especially SBC for that double discount. i really want to try a temporary vinyl roof, maybe paint later if i feel confident with the look. But right now i am waiting until the 27th to have my car looked into by a bodyshop for an event that i don't ever want to talk about again sigh until then 1addicts...
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	I'm up for a gloss black roof to start with. Full wrap seems a bit optimistic. I think Taymaishu is also interested in a roof job.
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chrisN Lieutenant 30 Rep 585 Posts Drives: bmw 125i coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 125i [8.66]	still waiting for my car to come back from the shop, but i popped an email to carbondemon asking for a quote and how long of a job itll be, and if there would be a discount for a multi job. ill post again when i get a reply.
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