Guys with BLACK GLOSS WRAPPED roofs chime in please!

mstmng · 07-31-2015, 05:21 AM

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I am currently rewrapping my car and i decided to go with gloss black roof.

As i have decided to go with ORACAL for body colour, i ordered ORACAL's black gloss material for the roof as well.

I have rewrapped the roof and i am so disappointed with the outcome.

I don't know if it is my OCD or high expectations after having transparent satin on the car

but this gloss black scratches worse than black paint, it has ripples all over the place after pealing it off and reapplying numerous times to get small bubbles out, however maybe i would be able to live with that, but actual black looks dull. It is like black t-shirt that has been washed many times, it is still black, but if you compare it to brand new black t-shirt it does not look that black anymore.

I would like to know what material (make/colour code) have you guys used for your black gloss roofs and if you experience anything similar?

i tried taking pictures, but it looks good on pictures, so cannot catch anything i have described above on pic.

thanks

Mr_M5Guy · 07-31-2015, 06:48 AM

Hmm, I love my black roof.... I will ask my installer. Have you done the front bumper yet..... My installer said it was a pain.

DrKevM5 · 07-31-2015, 07:00 AM

My guy used 3M Scotchprint 1080. Been on for 2.5 years with probably 100 machine washes and 9 track events. Still glossy, no peeling. Very happy with the material.

mstmng · 07-31-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_M5Guy

Hmm, I love my black roof.... I will ask my installer. Have you done the front bumper yet..... My installer said it was a pain.

i did whole car 2 years ago

problem with this gloss wrap it scratches very easily

mstmng · 07-31-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

My guy used 3M Scotchprint 1080. Been on for 2.5 years with probably 100 machine washes and 9 track events. Still glossy, no peeling. Very happy with the material.

does it look like shiny black? like a real paint?

and do you know which colour code is it?

3M has numerous..

http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-108...ap-s/19976.htm

gloss black
gloss black metallic
gloss ember black

DrKevM5 · 07-31-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mstmng

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

My guy used 3M Scotchprint 1080. Been on for 2.5 years with probably 100 machine washes and 9 track events. Still glossy, no peeling. Very happy with the material.

does it look like shiny black? like a real paint?

and do you know which colour code is it?

3M has numerous..

http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-108...ap-s/19976.htm

gloss black
gloss black metallic
gloss ember black

Gloss Black. Not seeing many noticeable scratches. People think it's painted if done properly.

Poleposition · 07-31-2015, 08:37 AM

My roof is wrapped gloss black as well and it definitely scratches easily. I dont know if its avoidable but I just dont care enough to do anything about it.

mstmng · 07-31-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Gloss Black. Not seeing many noticeable scratches. People think it's painted if done properly.

will order it now then
i wonder whats the difference between gloss black and gloss black metallic

have you ever polished it?

DrKevM5 · 07-31-2015, 09:09 AM

In my eyes, polishing had no effect on gloss. Pretty durable material. There are a few different wrap materials out there with varying quality. Choose wisely.

mstmng · 07-31-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

In my eyes, polishing had no effect on gloss. Pretty durable material. There are a few different wrap materials out there with varying quality. Choose wisely.

appreciate your help!

Vic55 · 07-31-2015, 10:55 AM

mine was done back in 2012 but no issues; standard 3m gloss:

mstmng · 07-31-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

mine was done back in 2012 but no issues; standard 3m gloss

thanks Vic
just ordered it

boots · 07-31-2015, 03:19 PM

I think your driving so fast that all the bugs your hitting is leaving their mark!

mstmng · 07-31-2015, 04:40 PM

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I think your driving so fast that all the bugs your hitting is leaving their mark!

What are you talking about stranger?

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boots · 08-01-2015, 01:39 AM

You said the gloss blk scratches easily hence fast driving and killing bugs along the way causes it to scratch. I know you don't have gloss blk yet though. Lol

mstmng · 08-01-2015, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by boots

You said the gloss blk scratches easily hence fast driving and killing bugs along the way causes it to scratch. I know you don't have gloss blk yet though. Lol

U didnt get my sarcasm B

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mstmng Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,837 Posts Drives: M5 F10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Guys with BLACK GLOSS WRAPPED roofs chime in please! Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I am currently rewrapping my car and i decided to go with gloss black roof. As i have decided to go with ORACAL for body colour, i ordered ORACAL's black gloss material for the roof as well. I have rewrapped the roof and i am so disappointed with the outcome. I don't know if it is my OCD or high expectations after having transparent satin on the car but this gloss black scratches worse than black paint, it has ripples all over the place after pealing it off and reapplying numerous times to get small bubbles out, however maybe i would be able to live with that, but actual black looks dull. It is like black t-shirt that has been washed many times, it is still black, but if you compare it to brand new black t-shirt it does not look that black anymore. I would like to know what material (make/colour code) have you guys used for your black gloss roofs and if you experience anything similar? i tried taking pictures, but it looks good on pictures, so cannot catch anything i have described above on pic. thanks
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Poleposition ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 514 Rep 1,437 Posts Drives: very well Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	My roof is wrapped gloss black as well and it definitely scratches easily. I dont know if its avoidable but I just dont care enough to do anything about it. __________________ 2022 Individual M5 Comp Venetian Violet 2021 X6M Comp 2024 i4 M50 on order IG @purpleM5Comp_NY
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DrKevM5 Colonel 2274 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	In my eyes, polishing had no effect on gloss. Pretty durable material. There are a few different wrap materials out there with varying quality. Choose wisely. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	I think your driving so fast that all the bugs your hitting is leaving their mark!
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boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	You said the gloss blk scratches easily hence fast driving and killing bugs along the way causes it to scratch. I know you don't have gloss blk yet though. Lol
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