[98005xi]

...yeah that kinda sounded sick. (hope you all got a laugh out of that)

Mark came over (even after last night's midnight completion of that M5 wrap) this morning to wrap my diffuser and cover my reflectors. Figured to take a few shots while he was in action. My little girl was very interested in his work (as you will see).

Thanks for the great job Mark.

-alex

[lpphreakx06]

I like that.....alot!

[1fresh8]

In gettin an mtech rear next week gives me an idea glad I went with the lci diffuser!

[atown88]

Dat ass! It amazes me how smooth that wrap looks around all the edges and contours. Outstanding!

[ar_mike]

Amazing work!! x2 on how smooth the wrap looks around edges, holes, anything!

[merchomini]

thats a damn good wrap job, i wanna do my whole car but im worried i wont be able to do the job that well. any pointers on getting everything looking smooth? how long did the diffuser take you?


looks really good man

[WU99WU]

Damn, those are some nice pics! Really shows how u get from start to finish. Just gotta use the heat gun n a lil stretch to flatten everything outa bit n use your thumb in a half circle motion to "roll" the corners smooth. Also how u hold the vinyl while heating n "rolling" is very important. As fror edges, u heat up n press the edges down with a squeegie to the shape, then trim away the excess, heat up the edge again to release some stress n squeegie down again. Also u must use some 3m primer 94 on the edges for better adhesion on edges that are not folded over.

This diffuser is a lil more complex than the regular ones, u cannot just lay the vinyl flat n try to "press it all down into the curve, I have seen this method used n I don't feel too confident in the longevity of it not lifting. I'd say this is a 7 level of difficulty from the various diffusers ive done.

[N0OS3]

I like the start to finish pics! How much did it cost you total?

[nomis_nehc]

Oh so nice!

[98005xi]

Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

I like that.....alot!

Thx Tuan... I love it too. It'll look better after I get everything washed.

Originally Posted by 1fresh8

In gettin an mtech rear next week gives me an idea glad I went with the lci diffuser!

Keep me updated - would love to see what you come up with. Your entire front end is super sexy. I'll be checking for new pics!

Originally Posted by atown88

Dat ass! It amazes me how smooth that wrap looks around all the edges and contours. Outstanding!

Originally Posted by ar_mike

Amazing work!! x2 on how smooth the wrap looks around edges, holes, anything!

Mark makes it looks so easy. We're talking while he's working and he's super calm. That's the reason why I picked up the camera and started snapping away.

Originally Posted by merchomini

thats a damn good wrap job, i wanna do my whole car but im worried i wont be able to do the job that well. any pointers on getting everything looking smooth? how long did the diffuser take you?

looks really good man

Thanks for the compliment.

Mark had it done in 1.5 hours, including remounting it onto the bumper. He also had to wrap up a little strip that is actually part of the rear bumper, but looks like it's part of the diffuser. When you're looking at the rear end, it's that deep indentation between where the diffuser and bumper meets in the middle. He was careful to line up the CF so that it looks like one entire piece.

Definitely ask Mark (WU99WU) how long it would take to wrap a car. He's very experienced, not just starting out, so you'll have to estimate your time accordingly. Good luck!

Originally Posted by WU99WU

Damn, those are some nice pics! Really shows how u get from start to finish. Just gotta use the heat gun n a lil stretch to flatten everything outa bit n use your thumb in a half circle motion to "roll" the corners smooth. Also how u hold the vinyl while heating n "rolling" is very important. As fror edges, u heat up n press the edges down with a squeegie to the shape, then trim away the excess, heat up the edge again to release some stress n squeegie down again. Also u must use some 3m primer 94 on the edges for better adhesion on edges that are not folded over.

This diffuser is a lil more complex than the regular ones, u cannot just lay the vinyl flat n try to "press it all down into the curve, I have seen this method used n I don't feel too confident in the longevity of it not lifting. I'd say this is a 7 level of difficulty from the various diffusers ive done.

it was fun watching you while you work. hope the working conditions were better than last time. last year was freaking hot and you didn't even turn the AC on like i told you to. =]

well said bro. i'll have to meet up for some pho sometime. btw, the weekend guy @ carnutz wound up not being there like Ryan told me. i'll have to wait til monday to pick up that spare bolt. =[

[E92 TiAg]

That's some quality work!

[98005xi]

Originally Posted by lync9763

I like the start to finish pics! How much did it cost you total?

i'm glad i started taking pics when i did. i was actually kicking myself for not starting sooner. i was too busy catching up and talking about his m5 wrap job this week.

PM Mark (WU99WU) and he'll hook you up. very reasonable considering his attention to detail.

Originally Posted by nomis_nehc

Oh so nice!

thank you very much. i'm very pleased - just wanted to be a little different.

Originally Posted by E92 TiAg

That's some quality work!

yes indeedy! Give Mark a buzz - he does great work.

congrats on FIRST post too? =]

[E90MCF]

Mark Wu has been my idol since I start vinyl

[E92 TiAg]

Originally Posted by 98005xi

yes indeedy! Give Mark a buzz - he does great work.

congrats on FIRST post too? =]

Thanks! I am a newbie.

[atown88]

Originally Posted by E92 TiAg

Thanks! I am a newbie.

Damn 98005xi, your diffuser was so nice you popped E92 TiAg's post cherry. That says a lot. LOL

[N0OS3]

Originally Posted by atown88

Damn 98005xi, your diffuser was so nice you popped E92 TiAg's post cherry. That says a lot. LOL

[98005xi]

it looks much better now, but still needs a wash.

[Chicks-Love-Bimmers]

Wow that looks sick, Mark is the man .

[gsmurf]

98005xi, very nice car bro.
And Mark is the man!!

[98005xi]

Originally Posted by E90MCF

Mark Wu has been my idol since I start vinyl

he was one of the first guys that i remember doing it when i first bought my e90. i hopped on the cf wrap of the interior pretty quick. been very happy since and seen many shops begin to offer wrapping services (but definitely not as good quality as mark).

Originally Posted by E92 TiAg

Thanks! I am a newbie.

welcome aboard. lotsa fun here and so much to learn as well.

Originally Posted by atown88

Damn 98005xi, your diffuser was so nice you popped E92 TiAg's post cherry. That says a lot. LOL

too funny bro!

Originally Posted by Chicks-Love-Bimmers

Wow that looks sick, Mark is the man .

Mark did a great job. any new and recent pics of your ride?

Originally Posted by gsmurf

98005xi, very nice car bro.
And Mark is the man!!

thanks for the compliment - it's rather stocky actually, compared to everyone else on here. going to the meet next weekend?

[Chicks-Love-Bimmers]

No recent pictures as of late, but I'll see if a buddy of mine with a DSLR can help take some nice shots

[rentonrider]