Matte Blue Metallic Wrap

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 02:03 PM

Just felt like sharing my new project. Just purchase a Silver 08 M3 Coupe last week. Decided i wanted to make it unique before i really even begin to use it. I fell in Love with a frozen blue metallic M3 i saw online and decided to take on the DIY project.

So far just a few not so great images with my phone. But you get the idea. I'll be taking pro pics once the car is fully finished. Took approx. 2 full days of work between 4 people (including myself and slight help from the 4th guy) at my friend's custom shop (Golden Customs in Chester NY) to do all of the wrapping/painting of trims (matte black) incl. mufflers.

Next weekend i'm going to be painting my roof flat black as well as the stock wheels (I'd consider after-market but i live in NYC. Too many jacked up roads so im keeping the stock wheels) Im also looking to change the halo bulbs to white and adding front and back CF diffusers to finish it off.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Lagunae92 · 07-31-2012, 02:18 PM

I like the color, but the tails look fake.

GTHAUS · 07-31-2012, 02:18 PM

I think that will look really nice once everything is tied together with the black accents.

Not a huge fan of the extreme black tails tho.

THE TECH · 07-31-2012, 02:19 PM

Looks good.

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagunae92

I like the color, but the tails look fake.

Thank you. I hear you on the lights. Kind of makes the car look like a toy lol but im totally cool with it.... I thought about keeping the tail lights stock, but i was going to matte black my roof and wheels no matter what.... and i don't like half-ass darkened lights cuz they just look like a failed attempt and tinting the lights IMO. So i went flat black.

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GTHAUS

I think that will look really nice once everything is tied together with the black accents.

Not a huge fan of the extreme black tails tho.

Thank you. Looks like you're not the only one fond of the tails lol...

Lagunae92 · 07-31-2012, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohh_5H1T

Thank you. I hear you on the lights. Kind of makes the car look like a toy lol but im totally cool with it.... I thought about keeping the tail lights stock, but i was going to matte black my roof and wheels no matter what.... and i don't like half-ass darkened lights cuz they just look like a failed attempt and tinting the lights IMO. So i went flat black.

Perhaps when everything is done it will all tie in together great!

ki__ · 07-31-2012, 03:47 PM

Not bad

, I just don't like tinted tail lights to begin with, so I am sure you can imagine how I feel about these

03BeastCharmer · 07-31-2012, 03:48 PM

Be careful with extreme tint on taillights. If someone runs into the back of you, they can claim that you have improper taillights, and make life more complicated than it already is. Just from a safety standpoint, I'd remove the tint.

Otherwise, the blue looks good.

smmmurf · 07-31-2012, 04:02 PM

nice wrap

tail lights look terrible imo. get some 2011+ LCI lights

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KEYON

Not bad

, I just don't like tinted tail lights to begin with, so I am sure you can imagine how I feel about these

Lol yeah yeah everyone is kicking me about it

lol

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

Be careful with extreme tint on taillights. If someone runs into the back of you, they can claim that you have improper taillights, and make life more complicated than it already is. Just from a safety standpoint, I'd remove the tint.

Otherwise, the blue looks good.

I may upgrade to the Newer tail lights later on down the line. Nonetheless they're gonna stand out too much once the wheels and roof are matte black But I also own an 01 IS300 i've had for 8 years with black tails and never had any issues. Got like 1 ticket in the past but the cop pulled me over for something else and just gave me a ticket for the lights to give me a break. Thanks though!

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmmurf

nice wrap

tail lights look terrible imo. get some 2011+ LCI lights

See my previous reply on the tails...

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagunae92

Perhaps when everything is done it will all tie in together great!

Indeed! We shall see! i will post updated photos once its all done.

info@trinityautosport · 07-31-2012, 04:59 PM

looking forward to seeing it done =)

MR///M3 · 07-31-2012, 05:01 PM

Tail lights =

Ohh_5H1T · 07-31-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MR///M3

Tail lights =

LMAO!!! With all the flat black the car will have once im done... i dont think stock tails will be an option. They'll stand out like a sore thumb. I'll have to live with the matte black tails.

m3an · 07-31-2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohh_5H1T

LMAO!!! With all the flat black the car will have once im done... i dont think stock tails will be an option. They'll stand out like a sore thumb. I'll have to live with the matte black tails.

this makes no sense as all cars have head and taillamps... My car is all black w/ black wheels and the OEMS lights front and rear look fine. IMO it sticks out the way it is, but the wrap is cool!

Brucewonder · 07-31-2012, 07:44 PM

those taillights look tacky as hell

Space Ghost · 07-31-2012, 07:47 PM

I kinda like the tail lights and, I usually don't like tinted tails. Give it a chance till you get the rest completed. Love the wrap.

GTAutoConcepts · 07-31-2012, 08:49 PM

We just finished doing an is300 this color at our shop last week, if this is the same color we used, these pics do not do the color justice! You used the new 3m color right?

Check out our customer's is300 just before wrapping up

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

osteome · 07-31-2012, 09:36 PM

Love the color! But a 1988 Iroc-Z called, it wants it tinted tail lights back.

07-31-2012, 02:03 PM	#1
Ohh_5H1T Captain 58 Rep 717 Posts Drives: Backwards Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	Matte Blue Metallic Wrap Just felt like sharing my new project. Just purchase a Silver 08 M3 Coupe last week. Decided i wanted to make it unique before i really even begin to use it. I fell in Love with a frozen blue metallic M3 i saw online and decided to take on the DIY project. So far just a few not so great images with my phone. But you get the idea. I'll be taking pro pics once the car is fully finished. Took approx. 2 full days of work between 4 people (including myself and slight help from the 4th guy) at my friend's custom shop (Golden Customs in Chester NY) to do all of the wrapping/painting of trims (matte black) incl. mufflers. Next weekend i'm going to be painting my roof flat black as well as the stock wheels (I'd consider after-market but i live in NYC. Too many jacked up roads so im keeping the stock wheels) Im also looking to change the halo bulbs to white and adding front and back CF diffusers to finish it off. Thoughts? Opinions? Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Ohh_5H1T; 08-06-2012 at 10:48 AM.. Reason: UPDATED IMAGES: BY THE WAY THE LAST PHOTO LOOKS AS IF THERES A LARGE LIGHT SPOT ON THE SIDE OF THE BACK BUMPER... IT JUST LOO
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GTHAUS Major 181 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I think that will look really nice once everything is tied together with the black accents. Not a huge fan of the extreme black tails tho.
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ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	Not bad , I just don't like tinted tail lights to begin with, so I am sure you can imagine how I feel about these
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Be careful with extreme tint on taillights. If someone runs into the back of you, they can claim that you have improper taillights, and make life more complicated than it already is. Just from a safety standpoint, I'd remove the tint. Otherwise, the blue looks good. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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smmmurf Colonel 309 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	nice wrap tail lights look terrible imo. get some 2011+ LCI lights
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info@trinityautosport 281 Rep 7,518 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (0)	looking forward to seeing it done =)
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Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,541 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	those taillights look tacky as hell __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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Space Ghost Captain 11 Rep 619 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA-PA iTrader: (5)	I kinda like the tail lights and, I usually don't like tinted tails. Give it a chance till you get the rest completed. Love the wrap. __________________ 2008 E92 M3, ESS VT-1, AA Full Exhaust, Volk TE-37, PSS10, ST BBK, ARKYM Motorsport Spliter, Vorsteiner Diffuser, BMW Edition Grill/Gill's, BMW Performance Spoiler, AUTOcoture Blacked Out Headlights, LCI Tail lights, Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Center Dash Insert, Ultimate Racing Pedals (Because Race Car), AA SSK, Speed Cloth.
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osteome Major 195 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	Love the color! But a 1988 Iroc-Z called, it wants it tinted tail lights back. __________________ 2022 M4 Competition ConvertibleDravit / Tartufo Full / Carbon Fiber Exterior...loaded 2020 X5:MW/Coffee Extended Merino, M Sport, B&W....loaded 2007 X3: Sapphire Black / Black loaded 6 speed Gone: M3 E93 Silverstone II over Bamboo
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