Paint roof black or not?

Pyccak · 10-20-2013, 09:08 PM

Had some dents on my AW e90 335i roof so took it to the shop for fixing. Turns out my whole roof will need repainting. So I have an option- paint it black or keep it white. I'm stuck, both look nice! Kind of leaning towards black, but worried about resale value.

What do u guys think??

Private50 · 10-20-2013, 09:25 PM

good luck on hot days!!

3s4u2 · 10-20-2013, 09:29 PM

Might as well make it CF!

Do you have black wheels?

CjonesE92 · 10-20-2013, 09:32 PM

I would have it re painted to match the AW and then wrap it in black or carbon, wrap is always removable if your worried about resale as I would be too, customize it for yourself with wrap its always reversible. Just my .02 cents

Pyccak · 10-20-2013, 09:34 PM

That'a another option, maybe leave it white and just wrap it with gloss CF ??

Pyccak · 10-20-2013, 09:36 PM

I have black rims with chrome lips. Will also be adding CF trunk spoiler

kdbryce · 10-20-2013, 09:36 PM

I'd have it done in black.

It looks so great on alpine white cars. if you're worried about resale value, another option would be haviing it done in white, then wrapping it in black vinyl, but to be honest, if you sell it privately I doubt you'd have any problems with value.

I sort of even doubt if you traded it in that anyone would say anything - but don't take my word for it, obviously.

3s4u2 · 10-20-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CjonesE92

I would have it re painted to match the AW and then wrap it in black or carbon, wrap is always removable if your worried about resale as I would be too, customize it for yourself with wrap its always reversible. Just my .02 cents

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Originally Posted by Pyccak

That'a another option, maybe leave it white and just wrap it with gloss CF ??

Paint to match and wrap with CF, it would be different, but reversible, that's a well paid .02 cents.

Pyccak · 10-20-2013, 09:52 PM

Yeah I guess that would be more logical..

Pyccak · 10-20-2013, 09:59 PM

Will stick with reversable option. But definately want to wrap it after. Saw this great looking CF product on decalfx.com, will probably use that

Eagle1oh7 · 10-20-2013, 10:04 PM

WRAP!!!!

DC_Oldboy · 10-21-2013, 12:56 AM

If you're planning to keep the car for a long time, paint it. Otherwise play it safe and use vinyl.

I think this topic has been discuss a lot recently..

E93FTW · 10-21-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

If you're planning to keep the car for a long time, paint it. Otherwise play it safe and use vinyl.

I think this topic has been discuss a lot recently..

+1

nadans · 10-21-2013, 01:08 AM

I think you should paint it white, then wrap it either cf or gloss black.. Just in case your resale value won't drop if you sell it

Pyccak · 10-27-2013, 07:13 PM

Had them paint it white. Will wrap it in a few weeks. Ill
Post some pics later on.

wdeerfield · 10-27-2013, 07:21 PM

should have gotten it carbon black or sapphire. something with some sparkle!

notnow · 10-28-2013, 07:05 AM

Make sure you don't wrap it with carbon fiber, matte roof looks disgusting on a glossy car.

If you have a sun roof, only option is to wrap it in gloss black so it looks like it is one piece.

But yeah, gloss black roof works with any color.

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Pyccak Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sac, CA iTrader: (1)	Paint roof black or not? Had some dents on my AW e90 335i roof so took it to the shop for fixing. Turns out my whole roof will need repainting. So I have an option- paint it black or keep it white. I'm stuck, both look nice! Kind of leaning towards black, but worried about resale value. What do u guys think??
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CjonesE92 Private First Class 16 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 08 328xi E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328XI Coupe [0.00]	I would have it re painted to match the AW and then wrap it in black or carbon, wrap is always removable if your worried about resale as I would be too, customize it for yourself with wrap its always reversible. Just my .02 cents
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Pyccak Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sac, CA iTrader: (1)	That'a another option, maybe leave it white and just wrap it with gloss CF ??
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kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 362 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	I'd have it done in black. It looks so great on alpine white cars. if you're worried about resale value, another option would be haviing it done in white, then wrapping it in black vinyl, but to be honest, if you sell it privately I doubt you'd have any problems with value. I sort of even doubt if you traded it in that anyone would say anything - but don't take my word for it, obviously. __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
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Pyccak Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sac, CA iTrader: (1)	Yeah I guess that would be more logical..
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Pyccak Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sac, CA iTrader: (1)	Will stick with reversable option. But definately want to wrap it after. Saw this great looking CF product on decalfx.com, will probably use that
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Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	WRAP!!!! __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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nadans Lieutenant 108 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2020 M4CS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	I think you should paint it white, then wrap it either cf or gloss black.. Just in case your resale value won't drop if you sell it
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10-27-2013, 07:13 PM	#15
Pyccak Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sac, CA iTrader: (1)	Had them paint it white. Will wrap it in a few weeks. Ill Post some pics later on.
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2747 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	should have gotten it carbon black or sapphire. something with some sparkle! __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	Make sure you don't wrap it with carbon fiber, matte roof looks disgusting on a glossy car. If you have a sun roof, only option is to wrap it in gloss black so it looks like it is one piece. But yeah, gloss black roof works with any color.
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