Quotes for wrapping roof gloss black?

dphjr · 06-19-2015, 12:06 AM

I have been looking around in the Houston area getting quotes to wrap the roof of my AW 235 gloss black, and most people want $500+ out the door. Is it just me or does this seem high? Anyone done this before?

EBM235 · 06-19-2015, 05:27 PM

In Socal the prices are usually around 250 to 300 for a good quality wrap. not sure about your area, but does seem high

pikcachu · 06-19-2015, 06:35 PM

Everything is bigger in texas.. even prices

dphjr · 06-19-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

Everything is bigger in texas.. even prices

Haha I suppose, I guess I'll keep looking around!

Iceman51sn · 06-20-2015, 11:56 AM

Yea thats way too high!! I got mine done for $200 and a well rated shop.

Db750 · 06-20-2015, 01:37 PM

Are these prices you guys are saying including the cost of the vinyl? I ordered a huge piece of 3m 1080 gloss black a few months ago planning to diy, but now I think I am going to have it done professionally as I want it to be perfect and really don't enjoy vinyl wrapping. The only shop I have contacted so far said it would be under $200 if I supplied the vinyl, but would have to see the car first to give a final price.

JibHonk · 06-20-2015, 02:09 PM

I got mine don for $350 out the door.

dphjr · 06-20-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Db750

Are these prices you guys are saying including the cost of the vinyl? I ordered a huge piece of 3m 1080 gloss black a few months ago planning to diy, but now I think I am going to have it done professionally as I want it to be perfect and really don't enjoy vinyl wrapping. The only shop I have contacted so far said it would be under $200 if I supplied the vinyl, but would have to see the car first to give a final price.

How much vinyl did you buy? And where did you get it from?

Iceman51sn · 06-20-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Db750

Are these prices you guys are saying including the cost of the vinyl? I ordered a huge piece of 3m 1080 gloss black a few months ago planning to diy, but now I think I am going to have it done professionally as I want it to be perfect and really don't enjoy vinyl wrapping. The only shop I have contacted so far said it would be under $200 if I supplied the vinyl, but would have to see the car first to give a final price.

Yea for me that included the vinyl. Oh and I absolutely despise vinyl wrapping as well! lol

Db750 · 06-21-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dphjr

How much vinyl did you buy? And where did you get it from?

I'm sorry I can't remember the exact size of the vinyl I bought, but I measured the roof of the car and bought about 2.5x that. The sheet I bought was approximately 5ftx10ft. It is the 3M 1080 in gloss black and I paid $120.

I purchased it on ebay from seller "autovinylsolutions". Here is a link to his webpage:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/autovinylsol...72.m2749.l2754

He has very good reviews. You can just click on one of his for sale ads and then it will let you choose from many different sizes depending on your needs. I had a positive transaction with him; good price and very quick shipping.

Db750 · 06-21-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman51sn

Yea for me that included the vinyl. Oh and I absolutely despise vinyl wrapping as well! lol

LOL!

Man I completely agree! I actually had a friend over and we were about to do the roof. He went inside to grab a beer, and while he was in there I wrapped one of the rear reflectors just to see what it looked like. In the three minutes it took me to do that reflector I lost all motivation! When he came outside I told him I was done, peeled off the vinyl, and went in and started taking shots! Its just such a damn tedious job, and very stressful as I want it to be perfect.

Iceman51sn · 06-21-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Db750

LOL!

Man I completely agree! I actually had a friend over and we were about to do the roof. He went inside to grab a beer, and while he was in there I wrapped one of the rear reflectors just to see what it looked like. In the three minutes it took me to do that reflector I lost all motivation! When he came outside I told him I was done, peeled off the vinyl, and went in and started taking shots! Its just such a damn tedious job, and very stressful as I want it to be perfect.

LMAO

Yea I agree. That is just not a skill i possess! I had a similar experience with my E92 interior trim and I suffered through it for hours. It looked ok but I'll never be doing that again!

eBlue2 · 06-22-2015, 12:05 AM

Had mine done in 3M 1080 gloss black for $250 Canadian out the door. Incredibly high quality job. They clayed the roof, took off the rails, wrapped everything including the antenna with no bubbles.

quinntheskimo · 06-23-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eBlue2

Had mine done in 3M 1080 gloss black for $250 Canadian out the door. Incredibly high quality job. They clayed the roof, took off the rails, wrapped everything including the antenna with no bubbles.

do you have pics?

EBM235 · 07-14-2015, 09:36 PM

+1 on the pics of the EB with the wrap

M2TROLL · 07-26-2015, 06:53 PM

Another +1 on the roof wrapped EB!

EBM235 · 11-30-2016, 01:35 AM

Had mine painted, but same look

barfastic · 11-30-2016, 08:14 AM

Heyo, i know this is pretty irrelevant, but i got mine wrapped with Orafol Gloss Black that is used for marine applications (its a bit thicker but more durable) for 150euros in Greece.

200$ doesnt seem too far off...

just my 2 cents

Drpoomanchu · 11-30-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EBM235

Had mine painted, but same look

How much did this cost you to have your roof painted..?

42395_skyline · 11-30-2016, 04:34 PM

I was quoted $350 for mine.

Viffermike · 11-30-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

Everything is bigger in texas.. even prices

Not quite ... Buy a house down here.

"State income tax? We don't need no stinkin' state income tax!"

But seriously ... I vote for painting unless you want the rails and antenna wrapped as well. The only way that look works well is if the rails and shark fin are done as well as the roof panel.

EBM235 · 12-01-2016, 08:43 PM

The cost for the roof painted was $300usd

06-19-2015, 12:06 AM	#1
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06-20-2015, 11:56 AM	#5
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Db750 Captain 278 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2014 991S & 2013 M3 CP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (1)	Are these prices you guys are saying including the cost of the vinyl? I ordered a huge piece of 3m 1080 gloss black a few months ago planning to diy, but now I think I am going to have it done professionally as I want it to be perfect and really don't enjoy vinyl wrapping. The only shop I have contacted so far said it would be under $200 if I supplied the vinyl, but would have to see the car first to give a final price.
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JibHonk Private First Class 69 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 15 m235i Join Date: May 2015 Location: NEPA iTrader: (0)	I got mine don for $350 out the door.
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06-22-2015, 12:05 AM	#13
eBlue2 Private 11 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2014 estoril blue M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Had mine done in 3M 1080 gloss black for $250 Canadian out the door. Incredibly high quality job. They clayed the roof, took off the rails, wrapped everything including the antenna with no bubbles. __________________ 2014 EBII M235i 6MT \| MP Kidneys \| MP Front Splitter \| MP Side Splitters \| MP Rear Diffuser \| MP Carbon Spoiler \| MP Pedal Set \| 30% Pinnacle F1 \| iND Painted Relfectors \| OEM Style 225m \| H&R Sport \| More to come...
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EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 310 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	+1 on the pics of the EB with the wrap
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M2TROLL WRX Betrayer 68 Rep 141 Posts Drives: M235ix Estoril Blue Coral Red Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	Another +1 on the roof wrapped EB!
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barfastic Private First Class 37 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 228i M Sport Pack Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 228i M Sport [0.00]	Heyo, i know this is pretty irrelevant, but i got mine wrapped with Orafol Gloss Black that is used for marine applications (its a bit thicker but more durable) for 150euros in Greece. 200$ doesnt seem too far off... just my 2 cents
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12-01-2016, 08:43 PM	#22
EBM235 First Lieutenant 89 Rep 310 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	The cost for the roof painted was $300usd
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