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Whats the best way to black out my roof?

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Old 10-15-13, 07:32 PM
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I want it to be gloss black, the way new white mercedes have it. It for sure isn't going to be plasti dip, what options do I have and how much am i looking at in terms of pricing?
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I'd think either paint or vinyl wrap, though I'm not sure what that would cost.
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I would start with a vinyl wrap first as it shouldn't cost much. Then if something happens you can always revert back and then paint it. I have done modes on a car before (my old IS, my Audi and now my GS)...and I always start with the vinyl to be safe before I paint - but that is my $0.02.

I have heard some good things about this company: (never used them though I have heard good things)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rolotech-gra...-wraps-anaheim

If you do wrap the roof, post some pics...
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Plastidip
You can go glossy or not...
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Very ugly ^
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Originally Posted by Infamous3
I want it to be gloss black, the way new white mercedes have it. It for sure isn't going to be plasti dip, what options do I have and how much am i looking at in terms of pricing?
Vinyl the best I can say some have done it I had it done on my 3GS so only got pics of that but many 4GS members have gotten it, looks nice.
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Get a vinyl wrap. Im guessing it gonna cost like $250 - $400?
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I have vinyl. Will run you 200-300 with the fin from a legit place. I see you're in CA...PM me if you want a referral.
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vinyl is your best bet. it will give you what your looking for.
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