Just finished my chrome delete and window tint!

[Kpsnow]

I decided to pick up some vinyl wrapping skills via YouTube and wrap all of my chrome. It took me about 25 hours and approximately $100 in vinyl, but I absolutely love the look. 35% ceramic tint was done locally in northern Virginia. I totally support anyone in their effort to do the vinyl themselves as long as they are willing to learn a few specific techniques and take their time. I have many tips on how to wrap tricky handles and mirrors if anyone is interested! This week, I'll be installing 20mm spacers front and rear.

Enjoy!

 

[r0xx0r]

Wow! Looks great!! You did an amazing job. Can you share how you wrap the folding mirrors and the rear tailique?

Thanks

 

[Kpsnow]

I also wrapped the piano black trim in carbon fiber. This took some pretty serious deconstruction of the interior.

 

[BigD0g]

Giddy up!! I love this can u share some URL's and stuff to start the process?

 

[Chips]

Beyond spectacular looking !

 

[Sprandt23]

Wow, that looks excellent, well done! Would love to see some notes on the process, I have been thinking about wrapping my piano interior in carbon as well, but nervous since I have never done anything like it before. What was your experience level before this project?

 

[Kpsnow]

Wow, that looks excellent, well done! Would love to see some notes on the process, I have been thinking about wrapping my piano interior in carbon as well, but nervous since I have never done anything like it before. What was your experience level before this project?

My experience with vinyl was very limited. I wrapped a pair of bookshelf speakers a few months back, and thats all. As for general handiness and comfort taking the car apart, I've had quite a few project cars in the past and the idea of diving in didn't phase me. Ill make a walk around video tomorrow describing tips I have for wrapping the individual parts. I wish I had documented the process real time, but you know, hindsight.

A few helpful videos in the meantime:

Taking the mirror apart:

Deconstructing interior:

Popping off arm rest:

General wrapping tutorials:

Watch this guy's channel. Hours of it. I cannot stress how important it is to understand the basics of vinyl wrapping before starting.

 

[Kpsnow]

Here are a few pictures I took before the wrap.

 

[gaswalla]

Damn... You are a great photographer

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

omg I just want to eat that red. It looks delicious.

 

[jrmnet]

Looks sick! Can I ask what brand/type vinyl you went with?

 

[Bebop]

Looks sick! Can I ask what brand/type vinyl you went with?

+1

I'm looking to do this as well. Would love to know exactly the products you used for the whole process.

 

[ShibbyRomes]

Awesome. Well done.

 

[ShibbyRomes]

Forgot to ask, what month/year is your build? When did they stop the dash Alcantara?

 

[kev1n]

looks good, great DIY

 

[Kpsnow]

Thanks guys!!

The carbon is from Vivvid and has the best texture and shine I've seen:
ViVVid Carbon

The gloss black is from Avery:
Avery Gloss Black

I also used a gloss black from ViVVid but would not recommend. Its thicker than Avery and the air release texture is more pronounced once the vinyl is stuck down.

 

[Kpsnow]

Forgot to ask, what month/year is your build? When did they stop the dash Alcantara?

This is a April 2016 90D. I don't know when they stopped the alcantara, but I absolutely love mine!

 

[Damien Sandow]

Where did you get your tint done in NoVA? I am currently in the market.

 

[davidc18]

More info and after photos of the interior.

 

[Ketchups]

Man, that looks GREAT!! 25 hours, goodness! How much material did you get?