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Old 03-05-13, 07:34 AM
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Hey clublexus, I'm planning on wrapping my roof but ima wondering how much those of you that wrapped your roof paid for the job and how it came out. I'm getting quoted around 350$ for my
Roof and wondering if that's a good price. Thanks for any feed
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I'm just curious -- why are you going to vinyl wrap the roof? What kind/color of car?
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did it myself on my last 250.
$180 for a 60 x 65 3M Carbon Fiber vinyl + 2 and a half hours of my time



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looks great!! your car looks awesome with the body kit and wheels. Nice work, keep it up. what wheels are you running?
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Originally Posted by cindytoo
I'm just curious -- why are you going to vinyl wrap the roof? What kind/color of car?
I want to wrap the roof for aesthetic purposes, I have a is350 on crystal white, and I feel a black roof would contrast nicely with the car
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
did it myself on my last 250.
$180 for a 60 x 65 3M Carbon Fiber vinyl + 2 and a half hours of my time



Thanks alot! Your car really inspires me, and I'm sorry to hear about your loss, it must be difficult to lose something you put so much time and effort in to.
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ouuuuuuuuuuuuu NOW I see! Beautiful! It really adds a spark to the car and looks like you did a great job too! Thanks for sending the pictures!
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Originally Posted by jbone29
looks great!! your car looks awesome with the body kit and wheels. Nice work, keep it up. what wheels are you running?
thanks man, Rohana RC10
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I want to wrap the roof for aesthetic purposes, I have a is350 on crystal white, and I feel a black roof would contrast nicely with the car
good choice man the good thing about vinyl is it'll save your paint and you can remove it if you want to later on

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ouuuuuuuuuuuuu NOW I see! Beautiful! It really adds a spark to the car and looks like you did a great job too! Thanks for sending the pictures!
thank u

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Thanks alot! Your car really inspires me, and I'm sorry to hear about your loss, it must be difficult to lose something you put so much time and effort in to.
thanks OP its not a big deal at first yea kinda sucked but I'm already beginning my new build so things will be bigger and better at this point
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I had my roof done for 180$, gloss black. I guess it might be cheaper here in CA
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Yep not many places here that does mods but do u know what kind of vinyl they used? Vinyl shop here quoted me 350
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What kind of vinyl would be ideal? Or of good quality?
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I recommend 3M, I've heard good things about aerotect as well. I've also used some ebay ones but only for my interior. The difference in quality is noticed when you apply it. 3M from my experience is easier to work with and definitely sticks. Off brands was harder to set, bubbled and eventually came up and I had to redo it
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Thanks for the tip! Ill be sure whoever does my roof uses 3m vinyl.
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I ordered 3M and few hour DIY
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Originally Posted by andrewand1
I had my roof done for 180$, gloss black. I guess it might be cheaper here in CA
Where'd you get it done for 180. Send me a private message please!!

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