should i just wrap it myself?

shuarma · 04-19-2010, 04:56 PM

should i wrap my window trim in black vinyl myself or should i take it to a shop? if i do take it to a shop, how much am i looking at for labor?

dirtmaster666 · 04-19-2010, 07:54 PM

good question i interested in this also

IancoleTX · 04-19-2010, 09:21 PM

I did my window trim and front grill in probably 6 or 7 hours. If you do decide to do it yourself, MAKE SURE you have a heat gun or hair dryer and do not skimp on the hot air. I tried to do my front grill without it at first and it was an exercise in futility. I recommend you try this yourself if you enjoy DIY, are fully endowed with patience, and have an eye for detail. GL!

dirtmaster666 · 04-19-2010, 09:58 PM

called a local shop for me and they did a srt8 jeep last week and it was about 200cad...they did the hatch on the jeep also ...so should be under 200 bux and said they could prob have it dont in a few hrs

shuarma · 04-20-2010, 01:55 PM

come to think of it, i'd rather take it to a shop

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

called a local shop for me and they did a srt8 jeep last week and it was about 200cad...they did the hatch on the jeep also ...so should be under 200 bux and said they could prob have it dont in a few hrs

200 bucks?? that's ridiculous..

dirtmaster666 · 04-20-2010, 06:54 PM

called for another quote from different shop and 150 a side

gizmo335i · 04-21-2010, 01:21 AM

I took mine to a tint shop here and they charged me 200 Euro total...and they did a really good job. I don't know how long it took them but they told me they would be able to do it in a couple hours and they charge 75 Euro an hour. But they didn't speak much English so I just showed up and paid. I'm a pretty patient person but this sounds like WAY too much trouble to me...especially under the rear view and getting it wrapped around the back...

Sp_e90 · 04-21-2010, 02:26 PM

You can plasti dip them alot cheaper an if you don't like it, it peels right off

aftabhadimohd · 04-21-2010, 04:18 PM

thanks for the info

queensE90 · 04-21-2010, 05:09 PM

i did the carbon fiber vinyl in my car its a little bit of hard work but its not that bad! PM me if you interested we can work something out

HGreen335 · 04-21-2010, 07:36 PM

got a quote from a body shop around here that had a guy experienced with vinyl work. He said he would do it for $100 for both sides. 150 a side is way too much.

dirtmaster666 · 04-21-2010, 08:41 PM

got to remember i am in canada and we are stupid pricing here

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dirtmaster666 "J" BONE 24 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	good question i interested in this also
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IancoleTX Dillo boxers 272 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	I did my window trim and front grill in probably 6 or 7 hours. If you do decide to do it yourself, MAKE SURE you have a heat gun or hair dryer and do not skimp on the hot air. I tried to do my front grill without it at first and it was an exercise in futility. I recommend you try this yourself if you enjoy DIY, are fully endowed with patience, and have an eye for detail. GL! __________________ 2019 M5C Matte MBB / Tartufo
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dirtmaster666 "J" BONE 24 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	called a local shop for me and they did a srt8 jeep last week and it was about 200cad...they did the hatch on the jeep also ...so should be under 200 bux and said they could prob have it dont in a few hrs __________________ procede v5 rev3, afe dual cone intake, full catless exhaust with muffler delete, hm style carbon fibre lip, 235/35/19,275/30/19 satin black linea corse818, H&R sport springs, Vishnu charge pipe with forged diverter valves, matte black kidneys, mtec superwhite angel eyes and fogs, bms cdv ER fmic, VRSF coated DP. Vishnu pwm meth kit
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dirtmaster666 "J" BONE 24 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	called for another quote from different shop and 150 a side __________________ procede v5 rev3, afe dual cone intake, full catless exhaust with muffler delete, hm style carbon fibre lip, 235/35/19,275/30/19 satin black linea corse818, H&R sport springs, Vishnu charge pipe with forged diverter valves, matte black kidneys, mtec superwhite angel eyes and fogs, bms cdv ER fmic, VRSF coated DP. Vishnu pwm meth kit
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	I took mine to a tint shop here and they charged me 200 Euro total...and they did a really good job. I don't know how long it took them but they told me they would be able to do it in a couple hours and they charge 75 Euro an hour. But they didn't speak much English so I just showed up and paid. I'm a pretty patient person but this sounds like WAY too much trouble to me...especially under the rear view and getting it wrapped around the back... __________________ In the process of restoring an 07 335i
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Sp_e90 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Paula, CA iTrader: (0)	You can plasti dip them alot cheaper an if you don't like it, it peels right off
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queensE90 Lieutenant 37 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 2006 330i sport package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (1)	i did the carbon fiber vinyl in my car its a little bit of hard work but its not that bad! PM me if you interested we can work something out
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HGreen335 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 284 Posts Drives: N54 335i, S65 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	got a quote from a body shop around here that had a guy experienced with vinyl work. He said he would do it for $100 for both sides. 150 a side is way too much.
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dirtmaster666 "J" BONE 24 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	got to remember i am in canada and we are stupid pricing here __________________ procede v5 rev3, afe dual cone intake, full catless exhaust with muffler delete, hm style carbon fibre lip, 235/35/19,275/30/19 satin black linea corse818, H&R sport springs, Vishnu charge pipe with forged diverter valves, matte black kidneys, mtec superwhite angel eyes and fogs, bms cdv ER fmic, VRSF coated DP. Vishnu pwm meth kit
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