TSXKid2010

I know a lot of you guys did it yourselves or had a buddy do it for you or something, but if I was looking at getting my roof vinyl'd, how much would it run me? I have the vinyl already, looking for the cost of labor only. Someone in my area quoted me $250, is this correct? If so, i have a roll of vinyl for sale! Lol!

Professor

He made a funny.

ssjoeboe9

DIY brodahh

TSXKid2010

joeblow, i would if there was no sunroof...lol. I spent a bill on this giant sticker, i would hate to see myself ruin it

BaoZZeR

This looks like a pretty good DIY and doesn't look difficult at all.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381362

ceb

You mean like this?


That was also available as an aftermarket solution as seen here

TSXKid2010

Weren't those also available on the Camry, Ceb?

Slade037

I plan on doing it myself. It's probably just going to take a bit of time and patience. Euronoob did his in like 2-3 hours he said?

acarlos33

it is a tad bit tedious. a couple a years ago i had an E46 i was like 17 when i tried doing it with no knowledge. i messed it all up. it was a waste of 50 bucks. i recommend taking it to someone who knows. if you were in miami i would of hooked up. after some trial and error through out the years with my other cars, i think it comes out a lot better lol. in regards to your initial question... no more than $150.00
i recommend taking it to a place that does mobile car wraps. they know what they are doing and they won't charge an arm and a leg for it.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-photograph-gallery-144/greatness-making-acarlos33-build-thread-862456/

potmilkz

if you can do this..



you can vinyl your roof..

TSXKid2010

^Shit! I'm all set then!

ssjoeboe9

Hey kid, you probably shouldn't do it yourself. You will ruin it.

TSXKid2010

^ Wasn't planning on it

opboarding

I vote do it yourself. If you mess up then just use that $100 that you would have spent for the install to get another roll. Just don't mess up a second time...

I have a much better appreciation for my car since I've done everything myself (except the window tinting because getting that perfect is impossible).

TSXKid2010

I'm pretty sure i can do the roof, it's just the roof spoiler and the fin antennae too, i don't think i could do all that!

darksoul1286

u spent a bill? there is a place near where i live in CA that does it for 130 installed with the vinyl

TSXKid2010

I got some good shit.

darksoul1286

just pasti dip your roof too lol you already did it for your grill

ssjoeboe9

I agree with this as well, I do everything myself too. Except springs, they scare me.

PyroDave

it can be done. guy on the other did it, looked good. cheaper and easier to fix

TSXKid2010

No, i didn't plastidip my grille. I think the PWP TSX looks the best with the chrome grille. Although I will tell you right now my grille is pretty baddass right now. Wait until I get a camera and all of you azine motherfcukers will see! muahahahaha. /evillaugh.

All joking aside, i already bought the vinyl and i really want a gloss not a matte look

TSXKid2010

Okay epic question time guys, I just took the vinyl out of the tube for the first time tonight and there's like...some creases in it!! Will this effect the install or will it just squeegee out? Should I contact the seller?

ed_423

when you apply heat it should straighten out.

ttk5

ED's right, lines and creases can be treated with heat. You can just do the install and leave it a few days and usually the heat from the sun will be enough. Vinyl can scratch easily though so be careful cause scratches on black vinyl are very noticeable. I paid about $200 for my black roof including materials.

PyroDave

plasti

thailander

iTrader: (1)

the install should really be 100 max. Gloss roof would be better matte. How often would u get scratches on the roof of your car?

TSXKid2010

My roof as actually the most pristine part of my car, LOL

Anyway, i've decided to probably tackle this one on my own. If I can't find anyone hahhaa

ed_423

you go girl!

potmilkz

sorry to say but that blue tsx with plasti dip roof and those wheels look ugly..

TSXKid2010

Thank god i'm not alone in this

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

Nam, send me your address again!!
lol, i lost it.

PyroDave

i don't like it much either, not my style, but i dont think its ugly. i was just showing another option beside vinyl, i think its done well

potmilkz

plasti dip is never an option.. you dont plasti dip your 30k car.. you plasti dip civics and corolla's but not your luxury car.

plus thats probably the worse color black out roof... right next to a black.

TSXKid2010

Agreed...
But guys, I looked at the vinyl i got today in light and i swear the 3M 1080 Black Gloss Metallic has got to be seen to be believed

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^wanna return the favor and send the stuff you dont use!?

ed_423

ooooo what's gong on here gaiz

TSXKid2010

You want scraps? haha I'll send whatever I can but the sheet is about as much as i'll need for my roof...

TSXKid2010

btw, you get it justin? haha

ssjoeboe9

Yo whats wrong with plastidip?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

oh, then nevermind.

P.S. Ed, I know you want in.