My DIY vinyl wrap

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  • trinidee247
    Noobie
    • Sep 2009
    • 10

    #16
    How did the sunroof turn out?

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    • mcdougal
      Wrencher
      • Nov 2014
      • 251

      #17
      Originally posted by trinidee247
      How did the sunroof turn out?

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      It's in one of the pictures above. It looks ok but I found that it's basically impossible to take the seal off and on so I just ran the vinyl to the edge of the trim and cut it. Would look cleaner if I was able to wrap down around the edges and then pull the seal over but oh well.


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      • Ether-D
        R3VLimited
        • Sep 2011
        • 2838

        #18
        Originally posted by Andy.B
        Awesome work! I like the color, and the seams look like they blend in well.

        The more wrap success stories I see, the more I think I am going to try this next time I need bodywork done.
        Right?!

        That really does look good McD. Especially when compared to what a first time DIY paint job could look like (and cost).
        Originally posted by Andy.B
        Whenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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        • willworkfore30s
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Aug 2011
          • 1090

          #19
          Looking good. All the photos from when I wrapped mine are in this album. I'm certainly not a pro but to do an e30 with no seams would waste a ton of vinyl. I made mine in similar places to yours it looks like. If you make the overlap small, the seems pretty much disappear.

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          • CENTURION
            Grease Monkey
            • May 2015
            • 372

            #20
            Looks Great to me!
            where can you find good quality vinyl online?

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            • mcdougal
              Wrencher
              • Nov 2014
              • 251

              #21
              Originally posted by CENTURION
              Looks Great to me!

              where can you find good quality vinyl online?

              I ordered vvivid vinyl because it was about half the cost of 3m. It remains to be seen if it's good quality or not.


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              • CENTURION
                Grease Monkey
                • May 2015
                • 372

                #22
                Originally posted by mcdougal
                I ordered vvivid vinyl because it was about half the cost of 3m. It remains to be seen if it's good quality or not.


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                I hope they have something close to bronzit. I'll check it out, thanks

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                • 968Reckless
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • May 2013
                  • 1095

                  #23
                  I would just go 3m...you get what you pay for and I've used other brands. 3m is the best and easiest to install hands down.


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                  • 968Reckless
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • May 2013
                    • 1095

                    #24
                    Originally posted by mcdougal
                    It's in one of the pictures above. It looks ok but I found that it's basically impossible to take the seal off and on so I just ran the vinyl to the edge of the trim and cut it. Would look cleaner if I was able to wrap down around the edges and then pull the seal over but oh well.


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                    I had no problem removing my sunroof. Any time you just cut the edge it will eventually become a problem and peel back...


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                    /// MTech Belts ///


                    S52 BUILD

                    M3 VERT BUILD

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                    • DeM3n
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Mar 2005
                      • 1260

                      #25
                      Looks good man. I've wrapped interiors before and it can be a tedious job so I can appreciate the work you've put into this.

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                      • mcdougal
                        Wrencher
                        • Nov 2014
                        • 251

                        #26







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                        • mcdougal
                          Wrencher
                          • Nov 2014
                          • 251

                          #27
                          All done other than the front trim piece


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                          • Reichart12
                            R3VLimited
                            • Aug 2012
                            • 2147

                            #28
                            Looks good. When you finish how many hours do you think you would have in the wrap job?

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                            • mcdougal
                              Wrencher
                              • Nov 2014
                              • 251

                              #29
                              Originally posted by Reichart12
                              Looks good. When you finish how many hours do you think you would have in the wrap job?

                              Probably around 25. If I were to do it again it would take 15 or so.


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                              • djjerme
                                R3V Elite
                                • Sep 2010
                                • 5082

                                #30
                                Looks good.

                                Vinyl wrapping is one of those things you shouldn't rush. So I don't recommend it to a newbie who can't devote some serious blocks of time to just relax and get in to it. IF you can afford the time, the reward is good results like the OP!
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