mikeb9182

New to the forum, just got a 2014 IS350 AWD F-sport. White with red interior. Love the car (after I got over the shock of some creature comforts missing, i.e, memory seats, remote start etc).

I'm thinking about getting the roof done in a high gloss vinyl wrap. I've heard that it shows a ton of scratches and imperfections really bad though. Now I'm having second thoughts. Does anyone have some reviews/feedback after having it done? Thanks

Kybball#1

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I have mine done and it looks perfect, my buddy did it and he used the highest grade vinyl, maybe thats why. Anywho, mine is holding up..

mikeb9182

Good to hear. Pics?

corradoMR2

I have the glossy vinyl black roof, almost 1 year and barely any visible scratches/swirls. I'd say it holds up no worse than Obsidian paint - in fact it looks better.

mikeb9182

Sounds like it's pretty solid if you use a high quality vinyl.

Any recommendations for an installer in the NY/NJ area? A place I called doesn't do the shark fin antenna so I need someone that can so that also.

DoomBuggy

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What brand?

jennypenny

Can you guys share the product ID for the "high quality vinyl"

in my country, they have so many Oracal and 3m lines. i really have no idea which will hold up against the outdoor heat, UV and rain.

Thanks!

corradoMR2

Mine is wrapped with Avery Supreme Black SW900-190

magne

If you have high quality vinyl wrap, and it gets full of swirls (scratches) it is actually possible to polish it, just like regular paint.

jeff5755

Mine does scratch up easier than paint, but it buffs out.

Sorry, I thought I had a better picture, but I guess not. . .

corradoMR2

Some better res pics I took today after a coat of wax. Note reflectivity.

OrionLex

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how come your car doesn't have a sunroof??

corradoMR2

^^^ It's optional in Canada included with the top Premium FSport package.

mikeb9182

I'm going to vigg design in freehold, nj to get the roof done on Monday. Will post pics. Thanks for the replies.

corradoMR2

Great! What kind of wrap and brand?