Guys with black vinyl roof overlays.... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Craig@SupremePower · 02-04-2009, 01:19 PM

i see plenty of pics but no close ups of how these installers are dealing with the strip on either side that the ski rack access panels pop up...any close up shots?? TIA... considering doing this and obviously want it perfect as well as not being a fan of it unless its done from outer edge to outer edge!!

cyphr · 02-04-2009, 03:43 PM

I wrapped the whole thing then made cuts for the ski rack slots. Came out perfect.

phattbam · 02-04-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

I wrapped the whole thing then made cuts for the ski rack slots. Came out perfect.

pics?

Craig@SupremePower · 02-04-2009, 06:36 PM

+1...

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Originally Posted by phattbam

pics?

Queenskid24 · 02-04-2009, 07:44 PM

pics in a few. old pics. but i have some on photobucket

Queenskid24 · 02-04-2009, 07:53 PM

ok here are some pics of mine:

Craig@SupremePower · 02-04-2009, 08:34 PM

looks good.... is it 1 piece because in that 1 pic it looked like it had a seam?? My thing is i would want the 2 outer strips down as well and cut around the ski rack access points...

cyphr · 02-04-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

i see plenty of pics but no close ups of how these installers are dealing with the strip on either side that the ski rack access panels pop up...any close up shots?? TIA... considering doing this and obviously want it perfect as well as not being a fan of it unless its done from outer edge to outer edge!!

I've since changed directions with my mods and removed it. It really wasn't too bad though. Here's the order in which I did the steps:

-start with a large single piece of vinyl enough to cover the entire roof (doesn't need to be exact, but the closer the better).
-spray and apply front of the car---> back
-cutout shark fin area
-apply vinyl around shark fin area

*After applying the whole overlay the adhesive began to back off the rubber moldings along the sides. At that point i made cuts in between the molding and tucked the vinyl underneath. Finally I cut the slots for the rack. Take your time and be patient, I can't stress this enough. You'll probably be re-aligning the piece since its so large, make sure to have extra bottles of soapy water.

Best of luck.

x-noize · 02-04-2009, 09:31 PM

heres mine i have the ski racks covered i think this is what your looking for..

GGreek5 · 02-04-2009, 10:53 PM

Cyphr, any pics?? I'd like to see it on Montego.

Craig@SupremePower · 02-04-2009, 11:23 PM

Yeah thats how i would have it done.... what did they do with your ski rack access panels?? any close ups??

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Originally Posted by x-noize

heres mine i have the ski racks covered i think this is what your looking for..

Craig@SupremePower · 02-04-2009, 11:24 PM

thanx man!!!

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Originally Posted by cyphr

I've since changed directions with my mods and removed it. It really wasn't too bad though. Here's the order in which I did the steps:

-start with a large single piece of vinyl enough to cover the entire roof (doesn't need to be exact, but the closer the better).
-spray and apply front of the car---> back
-cutout shark fin area
-apply vinyl around shark fin area

*After applying the whole overlay the adhesive began to back off the rubber moldings along the sides. At that point i made cuts in between the molding and tucked the vinyl underneath. Finally I cut the slots for the rack. Take your time and be patient, I can't stress this enough. You'll probably be re-aligning the piece since its so large, make sure to have extra bottles of soapy water.

Best of luck.

phattbam · 02-04-2009, 11:25 PM

x-noize with the nice angels too. nice vinyl work guys.

wakeboarder109 · 02-04-2009, 11:28 PM

Anyone have it done on a Space Grey?

cyphr · 02-04-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GGreek5

Cyphr, any pics?? I'd like to see it on Montego.

Sorry bro, no pics. I only had it on for about a week before I scrapped the project.

Craig@SupremePower · 02-05-2009, 10:36 AM

anyone else??

Craig@SupremePower · 02-05-2009, 02:43 PM

what did you guys pay for the black antenna's?? prepainted???

cyphr · 02-05-2009, 05:25 PM

You can wrap the shark fin in vinyl as well. It's a b*tch though to do in one piece

cliverman · 02-05-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

You can wrap the shark fin in vinyl as well. It's a b*tch though to do in one piece

I want to do my roof but the shark fin looks out of place unless it's the same color as the roof.

cyphr · 02-05-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cliverman

I want to do my roof but the shark fin looks out of place unless it's the same color as the roof.

I mean, I did it. It's just much harder than doing vinyl trims/roof since it has many more compound curves. Vinyl is cheap though and after a couple tries, it came out flawless. The other option is to get a shark fin cover but that defeated my purpose of saving money

x-noize · 02-05-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

what did you guys pay for the black antenna's?? prepainted???

my antenna is vinyled as well as far as the ski racks when i order the vinyl i had the guy extened them so i can cover the ski racks

so its 2 pieces one for the whole left side of the roof other for the whole rightside

Autobot · 02-05-2009, 07:54 PM

I have said this before but the weather here in NorCal isn't cooperating, if it is clear Sat, I will get a good detailing of the car done and put up mine here.

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cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,179 iTrader: (12)	I wrapped the whole thing then made cuts for the ski rack slots. Came out perfect.

02-04-2009, 07:44 PM	#5
Queenskid24 Colonel Drives: With 1 Fly Girl shotgun. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,877 iTrader: (9)	pics in a few. old pics. but i have some on photobucket

02-04-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
Queenskid24 Colonel Drives: With 1 Fly Girl shotgun. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,877 iTrader: (9)	ok here are some pics of mine:

02-04-2009, 09:31 PM	#9
x-noize Lieutenant Drives: 08 alpine white 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami,Fl Posts: 534 iTrader: (3)	heres mine i have the ski racks covered i think this is what your looking for..

02-04-2009, 10:53 PM	#10
GGreek5 Olimpiakos Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 1,242 iTrader: (10)	Cyphr, any pics?? I'd like to see it on Montego.

02-04-2009, 11:25 PM	#13
phattbam SF Krew Drives: //M Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SonicMS Posts: 5,565 iTrader: (21)	x-noize with the nice angels too. nice vinyl work guys.

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wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 335xi --> 06 BSM 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 804 Posts: 1,670 iTrader: (3)	Anyone have it done on a Space Grey?

02-05-2009, 05:25 PM	#18
cyphr Major Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,179 iTrader: (12)	You can wrap the shark fin in vinyl as well. It's a b*tch though to do in one piece

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