Car Vinyl Wrap
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I'm been thinking of wrapping my car in satin/matte black, or maybe a different color. What do you guys think of the durability of them? How much does a car wrap usually cost, like $2k?
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IMHO - I think Matte/Satin finishes look best on exotics and race cars. I saw a late model Nissan Maxima with a satin finish, and it looked like primer.. I'm afraid that's what an e60 would look like in a Matte finish....
It might help if you have a really nice/expensive set of wheels(360 forged, DPE, HRE, etc) to finish off the look. Just my 2 cents.
But then again, what do I know! I'm still rollin on Asanti's! (getto fabulous!
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It might help if you have a really nice/expensive set of wheels(360 forged, DPE, HRE, etc) to finish off the look. Just my 2 cents.
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But then again, what do I know! I'm still rollin on Asanti's! (getto fabulous!
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I would spend the money elsewhere and yea it would probably run you around that ballpark. Those satin looks are a PITA to keep like that. It's like suede except you can't just rub it and make it look fine when something scuffs it.
I saw a matte black vette (not sure if it was painted or vinyl wrapped) but it looked horrid. It looked like it was just sanded and primered and waiting for a paintjob. Vinyled roof on the other hand =
I saw a matte black vette (not sure if it was painted or vinyl wrapped) but it looked horrid. It looked like it was just sanded and primered and waiting for a paintjob. Vinyled roof on the other hand =
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i'm usually not big on wraps, but this car is sick.
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Check out this satin silver E92 M3. Just stumbled on it while killing time at work.. its soo pretty!! haha but seriously this is a sick color if done correctly.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=350771
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=350771
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you need to have a fairly heavily modded car for it to look right and most of the time the mods need to reflect a mean theme the car is going for
Petrol wheels and no drop doesnt really carry that I think
Petrol wheels and no drop doesnt really carry that I think
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Id get the wheels and drop it before you do that. Get the black 166's in the classifieds, drop it, then go matte black. it would look just like that m5.
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If you can find a matte wrap for your 5 series for $2K, jump on it. Just hope they use quality materials!
We can do it... but matte wraps are typically quite a bit more work then a regular printed/designed wrap. I have turned away quite a few.
We can do it... but matte wraps are typically quite a bit more work then a regular printed/designed wrap. I have turned away quite a few.