Vinyl Wrap Wheels?

SFPunjabi · 05-11-2011, 03:16 PM

Has anyone vinyl wrapped their wheels? Or know anything about doing it?

Doesn't seem like a bad idea, especially since if anything goes wrong you can just peel it off and get back to square one...

Perhaps a DIY?

My car is leased so looking for reversible mods.

Thanks in advance

Grail05 · 05-11-2011, 03:19 PM

why would you do that.

I dont think its a good idea. nor ive seen anyone do this.

i would say do something else like wrapping the trim with CF or something. ....

better get your flame suit on.

persian54 · 05-11-2011, 03:21 PM

interesting idea.. but i think you're better off buying a different set of rims..

theriz · 05-11-2011, 03:36 PM

ive seen a vinyl wrap on M6 rims before. they looked good, but when i saw the car again about 2 months later it looked like it was starting to peel off. the guy only did it on the the spokes not the whole rim.

On the flip side i would agree with Persian.

Seattle S65B40 · 05-11-2011, 03:37 PM

What would be the point of this mod? to make the wheels easier to clean or to give them a different appearance? Or both?

mexicanmike · 05-11-2011, 04:18 PM

You could also paint the wheels. I have seen this on the stock 19's and it looks good when done right. Vinyl would protect against scratches and chips I suppose.

mrkhanna16 · 05-11-2011, 04:23 PM

vinyl wheels would be sick...change them out every so often...if its cheap i would do it

SFPunjabi · 05-11-2011, 04:25 PM

To change the appearance of the wheels....and I'm avoiding painting them because I'm going to turn the car back in a couple years.

Obviously painting is a better option but wrapping is reversible, cheap, and if it does look terrible you can peel it off..

Well see, I'll probably end up buying new wheels and selling them in a couple years.

Grail05 · 05-11-2011, 05:30 PM

[QUOTE=SFPunjabi;9578313]To change the appearance of the wheels....and I'm avoiding painting them because I'm going to turn the car back in a couple years.QUOTE]

if this is the case... then do it. and post pics. wonder how long it would last

Richbot · 05-11-2011, 05:32 PM

Wow. At least this forum is never lacking for entertainment

GT3 Tim · 05-11-2011, 05:38 PM

Go for it dude! What the hell. If it looks like shit, you can always peel it back off.

However, if it looks like shit when you install it, please immediately remove it!

Post up some pics if you do it....

arter · 05-11-2011, 07:04 PM

Pick a pattern with nice flowers and stiff on it........

Miami M3 · 05-11-2011, 08:06 PM

Go for it. Could be a great idea if it looks right and stays on for a reasonable amount of time.

bunnn · 05-11-2011, 08:09 PM

I vinyl'd the stainless steel rim protector that comes on my BBS, one of the wheel is already starting to peel from day to day road debris. I can't imagine they would hold up too well on more surface area.

///M 4 Life · 05-11-2011, 10:15 PM

i say do it and show us! It sounds interesting

1sikbmr · 05-11-2011, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

Go for it dude! What the hell. If it looks like shit, you can always peel it back off.

However, if it looks like shit when you install it, please immediately remove it!

Post up some pics if you do it....

iDRIFT · 05-12-2011, 01:54 AM

Dude a couple of years? That's a long ass time jus paintem an call it a day

wheeladdicts · 05-12-2011, 07:24 AM

I've seen it done but it will peel because of the heat. This is assuming you actually drive your M

bigjae1976 · 05-12-2011, 10:00 AM

I think heat will be an issue which will ruin an long-term durability.

Might be a good idea to see how something would look and to base a decision on whether or not to paint/powdercoat.

gixxer_kidd · 05-13-2011, 04:07 PM

A friend of mine did this to the lip of his iForged wheels a few years back. Black face with black vinyl wrapped lips. I didn't think I would like it but it actually looked pretty good. And it lasted for a long time. Don't think it peeled until he decided to take it off.

ec_E92 · 05-14-2011, 11:16 AM

Thought about this as well to change up my boring Sport Edition winter rims after seeing this link, however, I'm not sure how well you could patch the inside rim face behind the spoke when you cut and fold down the vinyl around them.

I'm not sure if I'll find the time to try this until the fall but I say go for it! It's a great way to shake things up and still be reversible to stock.

EDIT: Here's another option, plasti-dip. Looks like this is completely reversible as well.

dvpouldar26 · 05-14-2011, 04:29 PM

I wouldnt try too much vinyl as it could peel with the heat. Also vinyl shrinks with heat so you could run into problems there. Another solution to you if you're on the cheap and want something removable is Plastidip. Its a rubberized spray paint which you spray on, but then could be peeled off like a sticker. Its quite durable, and is pretty popular in the VW world. I did it to my hummer and to an a5, and its lasted well for both.

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SFPunjabi DJ Singh 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Vinyl Wrap Wheels? Has anyone vinyl wrapped their wheels? Or know anything about doing it? Doesn't seem like a bad idea, especially since if anything goes wrong you can just peel it off and get back to square one... Perhaps a DIY? My car is leased so looking for reversible mods. Thanks in advance
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	why would you do that. I dont think its a good idea. nor ive seen anyone do this. i would say do something else like wrapping the trim with CF or something. .... better get your flame suit on. __________________
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	interesting idea.. but i think you're better off buying a different set of rims.. __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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theriz Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,583 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 F80 M3 [0.00] 2011 335i M-Sport [4.00] 2015 M3 [0.00] 2009 X5 [10.00]	ive seen a vinyl wrap on M6 rims before. they looked good, but when i saw the car again about 2 months later it looked like it was starting to peel off. the guy only did it on the the spokes not the whole rim. On the flip side i would agree with Persian.
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Seattle S65B40 Major 213 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	What would be the point of this mod? to make the wheels easier to clean or to give them a different appearance? Or both? __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)
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mexicanmike Captain 18 Rep 636 Posts Drives: 09 E93 Jerez Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Morgan Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	You could also paint the wheels. I have seen this on the stock 19's and it looks good when done right. Vinyl would protect against scratches and chips I suppose.
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mrkhanna16 Captain 74 Rep 974 Posts Drives: E92 M3 SSII/Fox Red ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	vinyl wheels would be sick...change them out every so often...if its cheap i would do it __________________ E92 M3 SSII/Fox Red, DCT, ZCP past rides-IS350, E92 335i
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SFPunjabi DJ Singh 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	To change the appearance of the wheels....and I'm avoiding painting them because I'm going to turn the car back in a couple years. Obviously painting is a better option but wrapping is reversible, cheap, and if it does look terrible you can peel it off.. Well see, I'll probably end up buying new wheels and selling them in a couple years.
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	[QUOTE=SFPunjabi;9578313]To change the appearance of the wheels....and I'm avoiding painting them because I'm going to turn the car back in a couple years.QUOTE] if this is the case... then do it. and post pics. wonder how long it would last __________________
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GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Go for it dude! What the hell. If it looks like shit, you can always peel it back off. However, if it looks like shit when you install it, please immediately remove it! Post up some pics if you do it.... __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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Miami M3 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Go for it. Could be a great idea if it looks right and stays on for a reasonable amount of time. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 DCT - Dinan Exhaust - OSS Angel Eyes Blackout - BMW Performance Splitters & Spoiler - Black Grilles - V1 Hardwire
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	I vinyl'd the stainless steel rim protector that comes on my BBS, one of the wheel is already starting to peel from day to day road debris. I can't imagine they would hold up too well on more surface area. __________________ Cheers Ben
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///M 4 Life Captain 32 Rep 858 Posts Drives: 2014 ///M6 CP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	i say do it and show us! It sounds interesting
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iDRIFT First Lieutenant 10 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N.America iTrader: (0)	Dude a couple of years? That's a long ass time jus paintem an call it a day
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wheeladdicts Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,173 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	I've seen it done but it will peel because of the heat. This is assuming you actually drive your M
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gixxer_kidd Major 83 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 m3 [10.00]	A friend of mine did this to the lip of his iForged wheels a few years back. Black face with black vinyl wrapped lips. I didn't think I would like it but it actually looked pretty good. And it lasted for a long time. Don't think it peeled until he decided to take it off.
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ec_E92 Enginerd 118 Rep 542 Posts Drives: E92M3,E36M3,957GTS,E39M5S2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cbus, oh iTrader: (1)	Thought about this as well to change up my boring Sport Edition winter rims after seeing this link, however, I'm not sure how well you could patch the inside rim face behind the spoke when you cut and fold down the vinyl around them. I'm not sure if I'll find the time to try this until the fall but I say go for it! It's a great way to shake things up and still be reversible to stock. EDIT: Here's another option, plasti-dip. Looks like this is completely reversible as well. __________________ 2008 E92 AW 6MT /// 120k orig rod bearings Last edited by ec_E92; 05-14-2011 at 11:27 AM.. Reason: added link
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dvpouldar26 Major 64 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 328i, Porsche 987.1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (4)	I wouldnt try too much vinyl as it could peel with the heat. Also vinyl shrinks with heat so you could run into problems there. Another solution to you if you're on the cheap and want something removable is Plastidip. Its a rubberized spray paint which you spray on, but then could be peeled off like a sticker. Its quite durable, and is pretty popular in the VW world. I did it to my hummer and to an a5, and its lasted well for both. __________________ E92 328i Jet Black / Gloss Black Grilles / 8000k D1S low beam / 6000k HID fogs / GP Thunder 8500k angels & cornering bulbs / black reflectors / gloss black vinyled window trim / tints / smoked rear turn signals / black roundels / AC Schnitzer roof spoiler / VRS style decklid spoiler / Matte black Stripes / Rear fogs / matte mirrors / 19" LM reps / APR lip
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