04-14-2013, 09:35 AM | #1 |
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Black roof on Space Gray
Just got the roof painted as others have done and I love the look. Have some pictures of the process, and then of the results. Didn't have good sunshine for the result pictures but you can get the idea. I like how the black side rails blend in with the black of the windshield, and that gives more contrast to the curve of the body color around the tinted windows. I think the darker roof takes some of the visual mass of the car away, and adds a little distinction to a regular 4 door sedan.
This shop took out the sunroof to get the paint under the rubber effectively, but didn't have to deal with the headliner since the antenna cover just pops off from the outside. Front and rear windscreens stayed in and weren't removed. |
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You paint the roof to create a fake glass roof effect, before you even bother to remove those hideous orange reflectors. Interesting priorities.
I hate fake effects on cars. You'd be better off buying an actual carbon fiber roof, so the difference in appearance is justified by the weight savings. Painting it black is just vain. Next thing men will be wearing make-up.
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04-14-2013, 10:59 AM | #3 |
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Nice effort and job well done.
I think this is personal preference and it does look nice and will make the car looks lower from different angles.
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The shop pictures are from last Thursday, and the finished pictures are from this morning, just before it starting SNOWING again! Not a usual, or pleasant Spring here in Michigan.
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Love the look! I am thinking of doing the same....
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Looks great. Screw others opinions. If you like it, that's all that matters.
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Had mine wrapped 2 times, both times came out looking like crap. With gloss black it showed every imperfection from small bumps to stretch marks. I had my roof painted gloss black (also did the mouldings) and love the contrast.
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you cant even really tell by the pics that its a different color. try to photograph it without all the reflections.
as far as the sunroof goes. id definitely have paid to NOT have it. the most useless feature ever. especially on an ///M car!!! |
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looks beautiful...
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Keep hating, folks. OP: I personally wouldn't get my roof painted, but I think it doesn't look bad on yours. Enjoy your car and drive it in good health. |
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04-14-2013, 10:11 PM | #21 |
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Wow, Used2Be - Looks phenomenal
@Used2be This is really a great "detail". Spacegray was my absolute favorite (wanted it with Silverstone II extended interior) but then simply wasn't patient enough to wait and went with an inventory Singapore Grey with black interior. Now seeing you car with the black grill and the black ind fender details almost makes me regret that. I think the black roof looks super sharp.
Don't mind undifferenetiated commenst about relectors and things. Nate at IND had smartly sold me the reflector replacements too and after putting them in, I actually decided to put the reflectors back in. I now think that adding some "street" detail helps bring out the mod details. And of course I am a sucker for your 19" wheels. I really prefer them over the 20inchers. Can't help it. So again, congrats on a great job! (H) |
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Thanks for the comment. Two reasons I didn't wrap, the local shop couldn't give me assurance that the gloss black wrap would last over the years (I kept my last car 16 years!) and I think the paint gives a slightly better finish than the wrap does. If this car lasts as long as the last, the ding for the trade in shouldn't be a factor.
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