E90Post
 


Extreme Powerhouse
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications (exterior/interior) > Should I get my roof painted black?



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-13-2013, 11:44 PM   #1
Lifted07Duramax
Major
142
Rep
1,449
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: springfield, mo

iTrader: (1)

Should I get my roof painted black?

thinking about painting the roof but Im undecided. What do you all think?


__________________
JB4 G5, VRSF catless DPs, FMIC, BMS DCI, Muffler Delete, Alpina B3 Flash, RB Turbos, BB Race Flash
Appreciate 0
      11-13-2013, 11:46 PM   #2
aeilers
Private
12
Rep
94
Posts

Drives: 2007 BMW 335i
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MN

iTrader: (1)

I think it would look great!
Appreciate 0
      11-13-2013, 11:57 PM   #3
DC_Oldboy
Q(*.*)-D Q-(^.~Q)
DC_Oldboy's Avatar
United_States
214
Rep
5,378
Posts

Drives: like an old person.
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bothell, WA

iTrader: (39)

Garage List
2006 BMW 330i  [8.48]
Didn't we discuss this already?
__________________
Appreciate 0
      11-13-2013, 11:58 PM   #4
Lifted07Duramax
Major
142
Rep
1,449
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: springfield, mo

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy View Post
Didn't we discuss this already?
lol very possible man, my memory is horrible. I may have asked this a couple months ago
__________________
JB4 G5, VRSF catless DPs, FMIC, BMS DCI, Muffler Delete, Alpina B3 Flash, RB Turbos, BB Race Flash
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 12:06 AM   #5
DC_Oldboy
Q(*.*)-D Q-(^.~Q)
DC_Oldboy's Avatar
United_States
214
Rep
5,378
Posts

Drives: like an old person.
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bothell, WA

iTrader: (39)

Garage List
2006 BMW 330i  [8.48]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax View Post
lol very possible man, my memory is horrible. I may have asked this a couple months ago
Lol yeah we did. But to answer your question again, yes! Paint or vinyl, just doeeeet! And don't forget to get CF mirror caps as well.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 12:13 AM   #6
AgentAvalos
VIP
AgentAvalos's Avatar
United_States
52
Rep
747
Posts

Drives: AW E92 335is
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Compton CA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2011 BMW 335is  [0.00]
Go for it man! I dropped my car off on monday to get my roof painted and I'm picking it up this weekend
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 12:15 AM   #7
Lifted07Duramax
Major
142
Rep
1,449
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: springfield, mo

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy View Post
Lol yeah we did. But to answer your question again, yes! Paint or vinyl, just doeeeet! And don't forget to get CF mirror caps as well.
Quote:
Originally Posted by AgentAvalos View Post
Go for it man! I dropped my car off on monday to get my roof painted and I'm picking it up this weekend
I think Ill drop it off Tuesday. My bodyshop guy quoted me $150 to do it.
__________________
JB4 G5, VRSF catless DPs, FMIC, BMS DCI, Muffler Delete, Alpina B3 Flash, RB Turbos, BB Race Flash
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 12:16 AM   #8
yarviinn
Captain
yarviinn's Avatar
21
Rep
687
Posts

Drives: E9TT3
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NorCal

iTrader: (1)

Yes, but why not just get it wrapped?
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 12:17 AM   #9
Lifted07Duramax
Major
142
Rep
1,449
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: springfield, mo

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by yarviinn View Post
Yes, but why not just get it wrapped?
Cause it would look better gloss? And not cost I think it was $250 I was quoted
__________________
JB4 G5, VRSF catless DPs, FMIC, BMS DCI, Muffler Delete, Alpina B3 Flash, RB Turbos, BB Race Flash
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 12:19 AM   #10
AgentAvalos
VIP
AgentAvalos's Avatar
United_States
52
Rep
747
Posts

Drives: AW E92 335is
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Compton CA

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2011 BMW 335is  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax View Post
I think Ill drop it off Tuesday. My bodyshop guy quoted me $150 to do it.
thats hella cheap! i got quoted $225.
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 01:15 AM   #11
ny325
Brigadier General
895
Rep
3,141
Posts

Drives: Jet Black E90
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Gridlock

iTrader: (0)

No.
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 09:17 AM   #12
import36
Burrito bowl connoisseur
import36's Avatar
United_States
124
Rep
3,501
Posts

Drives: 2015 Nissan GTR Black Edition
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Seven Cities

iTrader: (1)

absolutley....i had mine painted gloss black and it looks boss!
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 11:04 AM   #13
bmw325i
Major General
223
Rep
5,120
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 325i
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: United States

iTrader: (8)

If you have to ask, you should just get it wrapped so you can remove it if you change your mind.
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 11:47 AM   #14
secretsquirrel
Colonel
secretsquirrel's Avatar
130
Rep
2,291
Posts

Drives: f80
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Far North Dallas

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bmw325i View Post
If you have to ask, you should just get it wrapped so you can remove it if you change your mind.
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 01:17 PM   #15
wdeerfield
A family of bimmers
United_States
2747
Rep
7,742
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clifton Park, NY

iTrader: (0)

yup.
__________________
2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i | 699M | ZDA | ZPP | ZPX | Maxton front lip | X3M vents | 15mm Spacers | Diamond G20 style grills
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 02:59 PM   #16
Lifted07Duramax
Major
142
Rep
1,449
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: springfield, mo

iTrader: (1)

Dropping it off tuesday
__________________
JB4 G5, VRSF catless DPs, FMIC, BMS DCI, Muffler Delete, Alpina B3 Flash, RB Turbos, BB Race Flash
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 03:04 PM   #17
bmw325i
Major General
223
Rep
5,120
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 325i
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: United States

iTrader: (8)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lifted07Duramax View Post
Dropping it off tuesday
You should have them paint the mirrors to match.
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 03:41 PM   #18
abhishriv
Major
100
Rep
1,384
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey)
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Why not get it wrapped? Wrap comes in gloss black too... That would be the better route In my opinion. Incase you don't like it, just peel it off.
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 04:45 PM   #19
Lifted07Duramax
Major
142
Rep
1,449
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: springfield, mo

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by abhishriv View Post
Why not get it wrapped? Wrap comes in gloss black too... That would be the better route In my opinion. Incase you don't like it, just peel it off.
Ill like it lol. Paint job cheaper than wrap since I know the guy who owns body shop well
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 11:34 PM   #20
iBoost
Retired e90post Member
iBoost's Avatar
135
Rep
3,038
Posts

Drives: real slow
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Las Vegas

iTrader: (13)

If you would have asked me 1-2 years ago i would have said hell yeah! I actually did it on my crimson e90.

Now that I notice everyone has the blacked out theme going on, I stay away. Then again if everyone is doing it its cause it looks damn good.

Just my 2cents. All up to you though. Also if you want the cheapest option is buy some quality gloss black vinyl on ebay and DIY. its really not that hard & not permanent which would be a big plus.
Appreciate 0
      11-14-2013, 11:55 PM   #21
LEVz_
P PLATER
LEVz_'s Avatar
Australia
7
Rep
190
Posts

Drives: Ex E92 325i Owner
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Sydney, Australia

iTrader: (0)

Did it to my space grey, looks mean !
Appreciate 0
      11-15-2013, 07:28 AM   #22
wdeerfield
A family of bimmers
United_States
2747
Rep
7,742
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clifton Park, NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by iBoost View Post
If you would have asked me 1-2 years ago i would have said hell yeah! I actually did it on my crimson e90.

Now that I notice everyone has the blacked out theme going on, I stay away. Then again if everyone is doing it its cause it looks damn good.

Just my 2cents. All up to you though. Also if you want the cheapest option is buy some quality gloss black vinyl on ebay and DIY. its really not that hard & not permanent which would be a big plus.
everyone on the forums are doing it. but rarely do you see one on a day to day basis.
__________________
2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i | 699M | ZDA | ZPP | ZPX | Maxton front lip | X3M vents | 15mm Spacers | Diamond G20 style grills
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:36 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST