Wrapping a 1er, one panel at a time.,.

ianfp · 03-21-2015, 06:32 PM

Thanks for posting - very interesting and a quality job too!

clbmw · 03-21-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sahajesh

Not keen on the colour, but I'd love to watch someone applying the vinyl wrap, looks fascinating.

I have trouble putting a screen protector on my phone so it's not a job I would want to do!

+1

IDK why BMW doesn't offer a paint protector film as a factory option, I expect they'd sell loads

Mark's M · 03-21-2015, 07:10 PM

I love it! That is such an art to be able to do that. And the colour...reminds me of the old Taiga Green from long ago but moderned up in matte. Not as bright as the current Java but just like this car - if it was out in the sun of course. Thanks Dackel...once again, brilliant pics!!

Teutonic · 03-21-2015, 07:31 PM

poor car, the blue was actualy nice. The green is a big NO.

Needbmwpartzz · 03-21-2015, 08:34 PM

Blue was way better.....still don't understand this wrapping phenomena......if you want another colour just get another car lol

psuibmw · 03-21-2015, 08:37 PM

So you do not have to have paperwork to change your car color with the motor vehicle? I just do not understand how wrapping is treated? Is it the same like changing the color?

KevinM · 03-21-2015, 08:48 PM

Wow, such attention to detail. You really have to have patience for such a project. Thanks for posting.

ChrisMT79 · 03-21-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DOUT

Someone please enlighten me... how is this at all special?

Of course wrapping a car is done one panel at a time. This color is hideous

I wanted to bite my tongue, but couldn't. Have you ever wrapped anything? Or done any mods yourself for the sake of doing it?
Sometimes you have to take a step back (and off the high horse) and appreciate the effort/work put in, and save your negativity for the gym.
I've wrapped a few things, and I can admit if they weren't such small parts, I would have posted them as well. People gather inspiration from more than just what the masses consider "eye catching." It is not my color of choice, but I am color blind, would you mind enlightening me as to why I shouldn't appreciate the work?

24601 · 03-22-2015, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AusF20

It is individual, but what I don't understand why he bought the Estoril Blue at extra cost and then wrapped it.

+1

HercPehl · 03-22-2015, 02:49 AM

Good effort i would agreed why changed the whole and not partial eg side mirrors caps or roof! Job wise seen it before however what would be the downside to the color under with all that glue on it! is it easy to remove or would it leave a mark

ts61gogo · 03-22-2015, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMT79

(..) It is not my color of choice, but I am color blind (..)

Sorry for concentrating on the non-car bit, but how do you perceive different kinds of reds/greens?
Say you see a Ferrari red Ferrari, is it the same like an Alpina Green BMW then?

I'd really like to see a graphic showing different Pantones that are perceived as the same by colour blind people

Falafel Combo · 03-22-2015, 07:41 AM

It's very impressive how they can get the wrap to look so natural. And this shop in particualr went o great lengths and paid great attention to details.

I think I would have liked the color more if it were a bright metallicy color. But "I get it". It's a cool color. And I also realize this may be very popular in Europe. Looks nice!!

Falafel Combo · 03-22-2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 24601

It is individual, but what I don't understand why he bought the Estoril Blue at extra cost and then wrapped it.

+1

Because people get bored?

You realize the wrap does not damage the underlying paint, right? It can go back to Estoril Blue tomorrow.

Which is easier? Slapping a wrap on it and enjoying it for a few months, and try a different color each year ... or selling the whole car?

wsybert · 03-22-2015, 08:25 AM

I've wrapped some small parts, and have an appreciation of the time and patience it takes. Great job and very well done! Not my choice of color, but it's not my car.

crawfordbay · 03-22-2015, 08:48 AM

Wow, that's a lot of work. Very well done. Great job!

Weiman · 03-22-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Which is easier? Slapping a wrap on it and enjoying it for a few months, and try a different color each year ... or selling the whole car?

With the amount of work involved, I'm not sure "slapping" is the right word

harkes · 03-22-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Blue was way better.....still don't understand this wrapping phenomena......if you want another colour just get another car lol

"just buy another car"...you are not serious about this I know. The reason I did it is because there as SO many white cars here and I like to spice things up + to protect the original paint...

A different kind of blue

Needbmwpartzz · 03-22-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by harkes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Blue was way better.....still don't understand this wrapping phenomena......if you want another colour just get another car lol

"just buy another car"...you are not serious about this I know. The reason I did it is because there as SO many white cars here and I like to spice things up + to protect the original paint...

A different kind of blue

I like that colour!
I guess it's a really expensive way to protect the paint,and as a side benefit you get the colour change,how much does it cost one to wrap then unwrap?

harkes · 03-22-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

I like that colour!
I guess it's a really expensive way to protect the paint,and as a side benefit you get the colour change,how much does it cost one to wrap then unwrap?

The dust/particles in the air here in China is crazy, so you need to wash your car 2 times/week, even when its not raining, if you want to keep it nice - I think thats taking its toll on the paint.

Naaaaaaa...thats just a bad excuse - I like to be different

(I paid 8000RMB to have mine wrapped with 3M 1080 Sky blue)

ScoopsLR · 03-22-2015, 10:36 AM

Great job. Keep it up

pokerface · 03-22-2015, 10:45 AM

"handwash only" LOL

mkPOTO · 03-22-2015, 11:01 AM

Your friend is very talented, I wish I had the patients to do that

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