BLACK ROOF
05-09-2008, 11:29 PM
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ok so my last post was to see if i should paint my roof black or if i should vinyl it
i decided to go ahead and paint it black because the vinyl will look cheap...
my next dilemma is whether to paint the antenna black or to leave it white
any suggesstions??
thannks
-muzzy
i decided to go ahead and paint it black because the vinyl will look cheap...
my next dilemma is whether to paint the antenna black or to leave it white
any suggesstions??
thannks
-muzzy
05-10-2008, 12:32 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525i (not LCI) - Alpine white, M sport package, Comfort seats, Logic 7, Bluetooth, Xenon adaptive headlights, PDC, sunroof, A/C with extended features, etc.
White will look awkward IMO....i'd go for black.
but as he said, photoshop first...
but as he said, photoshop first...
05-10-2008, 12:33 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525i (not LCI) - Alpine white, M sport package, Comfort seats, Logic 7, Bluetooth, Xenon adaptive headlights, PDC, sunroof, A/C with extended features, etc.
and just a suggestion....u might even want to consider a CF overlay...i'd go for that..
05-10-2008, 03:41 AM
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My Ride: 535d M-Sport '06 Plate - Carbon Black - Black Leather - Pro Sat Nav - Logic 7 - HUD - Bluetooth - Privacy Glass - 172M 19" Alloys - Heated Seats - PDC - Adaptive Headlights - Extended Voice Control - Paintshield Extended - M5 Boot Finisher - Bright White LED Internal Lighting - Dension Gateway 500 Ipod/USB/Aux Integration
As long as you can get hold of a real CF overlay (Do they make this?).........That fake checkerboard stuff looks just awful IMHO.
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05-10-2008, 08:37 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I'd say go with the roof color unless you really want it to stick out in a big way. If it's white on black, it may look like a siren sitting up there. 2 centavos.
05-10-2008, 08:41 AM
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My Ride: Jet Black 530i with some mods
Originally Posted by trojan.525i' post='577674' date='May 10 2008, 01:32 AM
White will look awkward IMO....i'd go for black.
but as he said, photoshop first...
but as he said, photoshop first...
05-10-2008, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Black... Too much contrast and not enough uniformity will look awkward.
05-10-2008, 08:46 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 530i Mtech
Dont use vinyl it will enevtually peel overtime. Spend the extra few bucks and get it painted. As for the antenna paint it black dont keep it white it will look retarted. Heres a pic of my roof.