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Old 03-28-15, 10:42 AM
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I have never wrapped a roof before can i do it myself? Its gonna be my first time and i really want to try it lol
What results should i get?
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http://youtu.be/WQWIHu2MzdA

How do i remove the antenna?
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Wassup! I've done a full roof top Vinyl with a good friend. A helping hand is always better than 1, but if your a more solo type then it shouldnt be a problem. Youtube have a lot of solo person doing the roof top. The thing is I hate how you gotta roll off the paper thinner out, but ask for a helping hand is easier.

Q: " How do i remove the antenna? "

A : pull down with full force ! from the REAR section of your DOME light's so your pulling down on the dome at the Rear Window sides. It will scare you and you will think it will break. When I did it, I was hesitant, and stopped half way. The clips was very stubborn, But I gotta get the job done so i said Screw it ! and pull it down, pop's right out.
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I was going to do a Tutorial on how to roof wrap your ISx50 but I just like to read and respond to post more HA!
So here is my Baby Lexus ! All I know is you save a lot of money.

First off here is the pics of removing the Dome Light

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Here is when you look behind inside the dome light to remove the wiring clips & Box then unbolt the antenna

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Then Remove your Roof Liners strips, it just pops off.

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Test Fit and lay the Vinyl ontop

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Also *** Open up your Sunroof to cut and wrap inside the sunroof sections. *** while your pre installing your vinyl


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My Results


P.S : get 3M Wrap Vinyl 1080 because they have Air Released or Bubble that you can press away.

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Originally Posted by Keo
I was going to do a Tutorial on how to roof wrap your ISx50 but I just like to read and respond to post more HA!
So here is my Baby Lexus ! All I know is you save a lot of money.

First off here is the pics of removing the Dome Light

_______________________________________________________________
Here is when you look behind inside the dome light to remove the wiring clips & Box then unbolt the antenna

_______________________________________________________________
Then Remove your Roof Liners strips, it just pops off.

_________________________________________________________________
Test Fit and lay the Vinyl ontop

_________________________________________________________________
Also *** Open up your Sunroof to cut and wrap inside the sunroof sections. *** while your pre installing your vinyl


________________________________________________________________
My Results


P.S : get 3M Wrap Vinyl 1080 because they have Air Released or Bubble that you can press away.
Question!! How do you remove the green clip??
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If I remember correctly. There a clip u need to reach for in the back and slides out. After you've unhook the wires.
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What size should we buy?
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The exact Vinyl I got Ebay seller - Metrowrap
Get sizes 60'x72'.

I did the mistake and thought I would need 60"x60" and yes I've tape measure before purchase. But with the curves I was slightly went off top window edge. You want a full cutoff edges for a better fit. Mine was very tedious since it JUST barley goes past the windshield and rear.
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Update: i failed miserably and just tore that **** apart im afraid to try again. Its kinda expensive.

On the other hand. I wrapped my visor and took me about an hour! Lol


Still need to wrap my roof!
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
Update: i failed miserably and just tore that **** apart im afraid to try again. Its kinda expensive.

On the other hand. I wrapped my visor and took me about an hour! Lol


Still need to wrap my roof!
If you live in SoCal I would help you out! I admit first time is pretty challenging. You gotta have some sorta experience. I think it's very similar to window tinting. You must be very frustrated to tore the whole pieces haha
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