BMW owner tapes black car to white
08-06-2008, 02:28 PM
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BMW owner tapes black car to white
BMW owner tapes black car to white
When a BMW 335i owner in Munich became bored with his black coupe, he hired a team to wrap it in white tape. Two days later, he drove home in his refreshed "Alpine White" coupe (with an M3-appearing black roof). No, it's not normal tape. It's a special 3M wrap, and the process is known as "foiling." Apparently, the German military has been using the process (with an olive drab tape) for some time now. Likewise, the process is popular with race teams and taxi companies. Available in countless colors, the tape itself is thick enough to protect the paint from minor chips and nicks, and it can be left adhered to the surface for 3-4 years without damage (!). Adhesion isn't a problem either, as the tape can even withstand an automatic car wash without peeling off. Thanks for the tip Frank.
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When a BMW 335i owner in Munich became bored with his black coupe, he hired a team to wrap it in white tape. Two days later, he drove home in his refreshed "Alpine White" coupe (with an M3-appearing black roof). No, it's not normal tape. It's a special 3M wrap, and the process is known as "foiling." Apparently, the German military has been using the process (with an olive drab tape) for some time now. Likewise, the process is popular with race teams and taxi companies. Available in countless colors, the tape itself is thick enough to protect the paint from minor chips and nicks, and it can be left adhered to the surface for 3-4 years without damage (!). Adhesion isn't a problem either, as the tape can even withstand an automatic car wash without peeling off. Thanks for the tip Frank.
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08-06-2008, 02:36 PM
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Wow... so it's a 3M M3. 
I wonder how much it costs to "foil" your car, versus painting it.
I wonder how much it costs to "foil" your car, versus painting it.
08-06-2008, 03:14 PM
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Nice... like that black roof and valence!
oh and I thought the M3 roof was CF? or is it CF painted black?
oh and I thought the M3 roof was CF? or is it CF painted black?
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08-06-2008, 03:16 PM
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The owner's attitude probably sucks.
08-06-2008, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Trackruner228
This is like that movie Taxi.
08-06-2008, 03:36 PM
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Aside from the black roof contrast, i think it looks pretty good. If it's relatively inexpensive, easy to put on and take off, I'd be all over it. Maybe today i'm feeling Alpine white, but 6 months from now I want to go Montego Blue. I don't know, does the option of being able to change color without buying a new car or getting a paint job only appealing to me?
08-06-2008, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
Thats no M3 noobies
Anyways is the roof of an M3 black CF or actual CF weave?
08-06-2008, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Anyways is the roof of an M3 black CF or actual CF weave?
08-06-2008, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Sclass88
08-06-2008, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
They're the same. CF *IS* CF weaving. Whenever you see CF and it doesn't have that weaving pattern, it's because they made the colors uniform. The criss-cross weaving results from using 2 different colors.
I meant CF painted to look gloss black, no weave pattern.... OR does it actually look like CF, as in, it has the CF weave pattern, etc.
nevermind.
08-06-2008, 04:25 PM
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^ wrong
08-06-2008, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
I call BS on your calling BS on my BS call.
08-06-2008, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
I call BS on your calling BS on my BS call.
08-06-2008, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
curses! foiled again!
I wonder how long this process takes. It'd be great to use on a getaway vehicle. Peel the stuff off, swap plates, bam! presto chango.
08-06-2008, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
what is the cost
no really, i dunno. there is a car wrap place near my house in los angeles, they always have a wrapped ferrari sitting out front for advertising.
08-06-2008, 05:37 PM
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^^ At least.
The big dawgs, that only wrap cars for a business would charge about 2500 to 3000 for a job like that. Not to mention having your car for a couple of days.
This is what I do at work. That particular vinyl has a cross weave pattern (3m) and would be visible on the car....of course the pics dont show that, but i promise it looks nothing like a pristine paint job up close. Not near as glossy, and waxing will do no good.
The big dawgs, that only wrap cars for a business would charge about 2500 to 3000 for a job like that. Not to mention having your car for a couple of days.
This is what I do at work. That particular vinyl has a cross weave pattern (3m) and would be visible on the car....of course the pics dont show that, but i promise it looks nothing like a pristine paint job up close. Not near as glossy, and waxing will do no good.
08-06-2008, 05:40 PM
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08-06-2008, 05:47 PM
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'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
^^ Not a chance.
Im looking at a Fellers catalog at work right now. 164' of 3M Controltac costs $785.99. You'll use most, if not all pieceing it together to make the car look perfect.
So......................
If you have a hook up at a shop I suppose you could inch by at around $1000. If you personally wanted it done, and went to a shop...we charge $125/hour and were cheap. I would estimate at least 8 solid hours. Not to sound like a know it all, but its what I have been doing for...at least 5 years. I price them daily.
If there is any sort of design, or print (vinyl only comes in white) add at least another $500-$1000.
$785 - Vinyl
$750 (avg) - Design
$1000 - 8 hrs, minimum.
(Plus overlam if theres a print or color other than white - add another $500 - $1000)
Cheaply and roughly, if you do it perfect the first time, which you never do.
$2535.
Im looking at a Fellers catalog at work right now. 164' of 3M Controltac costs $785.99. You'll use most, if not all pieceing it together to make the car look perfect.
So......................
If you have a hook up at a shop I suppose you could inch by at around $1000. If you personally wanted it done, and went to a shop...we charge $125/hour and were cheap. I would estimate at least 8 solid hours. Not to sound like a know it all, but its what I have been doing for...at least 5 years. I price them daily.
If there is any sort of design, or print (vinyl only comes in white) add at least another $500-$1000.
$785 - Vinyl
$750 (avg) - Design
$1000 - 8 hrs, minimum.
(Plus overlam if theres a print or color other than white - add another $500 - $1000)
Cheaply and roughly, if you do it perfect the first time, which you never do.
$2535.
Last edited by MarbleGT; 08-06-2008 at 05:52 PM.
08-06-2008, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wasupdog
eleventy billion dollars.
no really, i dunno. there is a car wrap place near my house in los angeles, they always have a wrapped ferrari sitting out front for advertising.
no really, i dunno. there is a car wrap place near my house in los angeles, they always have a wrapped ferrari sitting out front for advertising.
08-06-2008, 05:59 PM
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I have no idea. I just felt like posting it here when I found it in other thread.
08-06-2008, 06:01 PM
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My question is, 'How closely to a real clear coat paint can it really look?'
Some enthusiast like myself who seem to wash my car weekly, almost daily, can really tell when they've done a good job, or after a really good clay, polish and wax. This can't possibly have the shine and luster of a clear coat paint, yea?
Some enthusiast like myself who seem to wash my car weekly, almost daily
, can really tell when they've done a good job, or after a really good clay, polish and wax. This can't possibly have the shine and luster of a clear coat paint, yea?
08-06-2008, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by elessar
Wow... so it's a 3M M3. I wonder how much it costs to "foil" your car, versus painting it.
I wonder how much it costs to "foil" your car, versus painting it.about $1,000 to wrap a car