IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Roof Wrap

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-23-10, 02:22 PM
  #1  
g_abac
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
g_abac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bangkok
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Roof Wrap

My car is White color (077) with Sun roof. So, just planning to wrap roof with black color 3M.

Please share your opinion which choice is better between " Gloss Black " and " Carbon Fiber 3M "?
Old 12-23-10, 03:33 PM
  #2  
Rash
hmm
iTrader: (1)
 
Rash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: dxb
Posts: 12,126
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Gloss black.
Old 12-27-10, 06:23 PM
  #3  
bbsu
Driver School Candidate
 
bbsu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ontario
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Gloss black!
It goes with the reflective glass on the sunroof!

Heres my car!

Old 12-27-10, 06:25 PM
  #4  
Snubbles
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
Snubbles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i would go with gloss black
Old 12-27-10, 06:25 PM
  #5  
ecr527
Lexus Champion
 
ecr527's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South FLA
Posts: 1,762
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I second that. Go with gloss black.
Old 12-27-10, 07:47 PM
  #6  
Sffd103
Fire Slayer
iTrader: (16)
 
Sffd103's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NorCal
Posts: 10,548
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Third that Glossy black. Unless you plan to wrap other parts of your exterior.
Old 12-27-10, 08:24 PM
  #7  
bnizzle87
Lexus Fanatic
 
bnizzle87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 5,595
Received 60 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

the CF wrap would look great if there are other parts that are CF as well, like the door pillars, trunk, hood, body kit, etc. but the gloss black looks best otherwise.
Old 12-28-10, 02:23 AM
  #8  
brociouz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
brociouz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NorCal
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Glossy black. The fake CF on your roof just looks tacky IMO.
Old 12-28-10, 04:03 AM
  #9  
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
IXI187IXI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philly
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

do glossy. do not do that horrible fake cf wrap.
Old 12-28-10, 07:47 AM
  #10  
juice14
Lexus Champion
 
juice14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Ga
Posts: 2,297
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Ive seen the Cf in person and it looks awfull IMO. do Gloss black
Old 12-28-10, 07:59 AM
  #11  
montgb
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
montgb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

CF wrap is a fad that you will regret after a couple months. Go with the gloss black.
Old 12-28-10, 08:03 AM
  #12  
jbounnoi
Lead Lap
iTrader: (7)
 
jbounnoi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Ontario
Posts: 439
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

..just a question who ever had it done, did you guys get your moulding(?) wrapped as well?
Old 12-28-10, 09:08 AM
  #13  
kentaro
Intermediate
iTrader: (5)
 
kentaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA OC
Posts: 490
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jbounnoi
..just a question who ever had it done, did you guys get your moulding(?) wrapped as well?
if you're talking about the outer edge/trim of the roof, then yes.
Old 12-28-10, 10:37 AM
  #14  
brociouz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
brociouz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NorCal
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jbounnoi
..just a question who ever had it done, did you guys get your moulding(?) wrapped as well?
Yup, I believe it's called a roof or rain gutter. It needs to be wrapped otherwise it won't flow.
Old 12-28-10, 10:41 AM
  #15  
IXI187IXI
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
IXI187IXI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philly
Posts: 8,386
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jbounnoi
..just a question who ever had it done, did you guys get your moulding(?) wrapped as well?
i had mine done along with the window trim. if you have dark tint and your doing a black roof, your chrome window trim will stick out like a sore thumb


Quick Reply: Roof Wrap



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:23 AM.