BMW owner wraps entire car different color

[Bru]

This is badass, and likely cheaper than painting a car or trading one in for another color. And it's not quite as permanent as painting either.

BMW owner tapes black car to white
When a BMW 335i owner in Munich became bored with his black coupe, he hired a team to wrap it in white tape. Two days later, he drove home in his refreshed "Alpine White" coupe (with an M3-appearing black roof). No, it's not normal tape. It's a special 3M wrap, and the process is known as "foiling." Apparently, the German military has been using the process (with an olive drab tape) for some time now. Likewise, the process is popular with race teams and taxi companies. Available in countless colors, the tape itself is thick enough to protect the paint from minor chips and nicks, and it can be left adhered to the surface for 3-4 years without damage (!). Adhesion isn't a problem either, as the tape can even withstand an automatic car wash without peeling off.

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[Mook]

really wonder if this hurts the paint even tho they say it doesnt. still kick ass tho

 

[Bru]

One deep scratch/nick and I bet the material would begin to peel.

 

[fretburnr]

I want to get my car wrapped. in smurf blue.

 

[AlmightyBirdman]

Holy shit that's nuts!!!

 

[CrawlinTBSS]

yeah its just a giant vynil like the dragsters and alot of cars use for wraps.

 

[Bru]

I've seen full wraps for advertisements and drag cars, but I think this is the first I've seen as far as wrapping it a different color.

 

[epik_x]

Can it withstand just one car wash before peeling off? Otherwise if its cheap and doesnt peel, I think thats pretty cool.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

amazing

 

[TonzKnock-G]

I wonder how much thats cost? I would like to make my GP Black!

 

[Burtonrider10022]

thats kinky

 

[10sec]

X2 on the cost and reliability of it. Looks pretty labor intensive with all the stretching and cutting, however has to be way easier than sanding and painting the whole car right? I wouldn't see them doing that if it costs more, unless they are just doing it to be different? Thats definitely the coolest thing I've seen in a while, hands down.

 

[firemandan1700]

Thats pretty cool.

But yea i will have to question too, how much does it cost?

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

well to get it completly wrapped in 3m clear cover its about 2gs.

so my guess to do this it was about the same, maybe a tad more for color

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

really wonder if this hurts the paint even tho they say it doesnt. still kick ass tho

wont hurt the paint, only problem is when you take it off the black on thr roof will be a different color then the car because of sun damage and fading

 

[Burtonrider10022]

it better be a garage queen then...

 

[Bru]

Whether or not there will be damage is dependent on the paint's condition. on this car, probably not an issue, but if your paint is cracked, peeling, etc., there is some risk for damage. Or at least according to this one company that does full wraps for advertisements and such.

 

[TonzKnock-G]

Either way I dont see that being any good for chicago weather!

 

[Dasfinc]

Either way I dont see that being any good for chicago weather!

Noticed something kinda odd...

look at the first 2 pics : Florida plates,

Euro plates and cars in the rest of the pics.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

ehh... the plate is just in the window.... memorobilia?

 

[Dasfinc]

ehh... the plate is just in the window.... memorobilia?

I'd guess as much also, just found it interesting that they happened to be in there.

 

[SRT41320]

weird - it like in the movie "the jackal" where bruce willis washes off the white paint on his minivan - hope that dont hapen with this guy

 

[WhiteDevil]

A guy at my work has his ranger wrapped in seclusion 3D. It is virtually unpossible to find his car when we go out hunting and scouting.

 

[IDAFC21]

thats pretty awesome. i just hope its durable enough

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

i want.