carbon roof wrap ?

Si-M240i · 10-22-2014, 07:25 AM

I am thinking of getting a carbon Fibre wrap on my roof. I was thinking it will make the sunroof less obvious on titanium paint and also go well with all the Carbon Fibre bits I have already on the car. My Apex EC-7 wheels match the carbon well so it should also go with those....any thoughts ?

I really don't like the way the sunroof looks like a big black hole in the silver roof

Dare I ask what you all think ?

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Havana · 10-22-2014, 07:34 AM

Will look good if its applied very well so the weave all lines up, as its prone to distortion due to the nature of vinyl. I think you will get fed up of cleaning it, especially if its not gloss. Just my opinion

Si-M240i · 10-22-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Havana

Will look good if its applied very well so the weave all lines up, as its prone to distortion due to the nature of vinyl. I think you will get fed up of cleaning it, especially if its not gloss. Just my opinion

As all my CF is gloss. I will be going for a gloss finish to match

shadow191 · 10-22-2014, 08:10 AM

Keep in mind there is no true gloss finish vinyl. It all has a texture so the best you will get is a "semi-gloss". It won't have the depth of real CF with a resin coat. I have my roof wrapped in Hexis CF vinyl which is identical to the 3M 1080 and I like it, but it's not a match to real CF. Not a big deal really, but just thought I would throw that out there. The roof won't really have an issue with distortion in the pattern because it requires very minimal heat/stretching and there are no corners to wrap around.

Maybe if you use 4D vinyl, it would be glossier. The pattern isn't quite as real, but from further than a couple of feet, you can't really tell.

330xtrai · 10-22-2014, 11:19 AM

I would get a gloss black roof.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-22-2014, 01:45 PM

Go for it, it will look really good

Si-M240i · 10-23-2014, 02:07 AM

cheers Guys, I am off to look at the different wraps on Sat AM. I will ask about the 4D version too as I have a roof spoiler the 2 surfaces will be right next to each other, so any difference may show too much......maybe a gloss black roof may be a better alternative if the match isn't good enough for me after all

chandleerr · 10-23-2014, 10:44 AM

go gloss black. if the cf doesnt match the other pieces i don t think it will look that great.. just my 2 cents

ethanjoon · 10-23-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow191

Keep in mind there is no true gloss finish vinyl. It all has a texture so the best you will get is a "semi-gloss". It won't have the depth of real CF with a resin coat. I have my roof wrapped in Hexis CF vinyl which is identical to the 3M 1080 and I like it, but it's not a match to real CF. Not a big deal really, but just thought I would throw that out there. The roof won't really have an issue with distortion in the pattern because it requires very minimal heat/stretching and there are no corners to wrap around.

Maybe if you use 4D vinyl, it would be glossier. The pattern isn't quite as real, but from further than a couple of feet, you can't really tell.

Exactly my thoughts

Si-M240i · 10-27-2014, 02:45 AM

well I looked at the carbon options and none of them will work for me. as I have a carbon fibre roof spoiler it will sit right next to it and the difference between the two is worlds apart. I am now considering black but not sure if I should go with Gloss to match the shadow-line trim of go Matt or satin to match the grilles and rear diffuser outside face

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Havana Private First Class 4 Rep 143 Posts Drives: E91 N52 - Individual Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Poolside iTrader: (3)	Will look good if its applied very well so the weave all lines up, as its prone to distortion due to the nature of vinyl. I think you will get fed up of cleaning it, especially if its not gloss. Just my opinion
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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 181 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	Keep in mind there is no true gloss finish vinyl. It all has a texture so the best you will get is a "semi-gloss". It won't have the depth of real CF with a resin coat. I have my roof wrapped in Hexis CF vinyl which is identical to the 3M 1080 and I like it, but it's not a match to real CF. Not a big deal really, but just thought I would throw that out there. The roof won't really have an issue with distortion in the pattern because it requires very minimal heat/stretching and there are no corners to wrap around. Maybe if you use 4D vinyl, it would be glossier. The pattern isn't quite as real, but from further than a couple of feet, you can't really tell.
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Si-M240i Major 137 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: M240i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	cheers Guys, I am off to look at the different wraps on Sat AM. I will ask about the 4D version too as I have a roof spoiler the 2 surfaces will be right next to each other, so any difference may show too much......maybe a gloss black roof may be a better alternative if the match isn't good enough for me after all __________________ M240i LCI (Mineral Grey):- M2 Door Mirrors, M2 Black Kidney Grills, Lower grille inserts, MP Exhaust, Dinan Carbon Fibre CAI, hot climate intake elbow
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chandleerr Captain 109 Rep 748 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta,GA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Bmw 335i [0.00]	go gloss black. if the cf doesnt match the other pieces i don t think it will look that great.. just my 2 cents
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Si-M240i Major 137 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: M240i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	well I looked at the carbon options and none of them will work for me. as I have a carbon fibre roof spoiler it will sit right next to it and the difference between the two is worlds apart. I am now considering black but not sure if I should go with Gloss to match the shadow-line trim of go Matt or satin to match the grilles and rear diffuser outside face __________________ M240i LCI (Mineral Grey):- M2 Door Mirrors, M2 Black Kidney Grills, Lower grille inserts, MP Exhaust, Dinan Carbon Fibre CAI, hot climate intake elbow
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