Black roof mod questions

[DirectLA]

I have seen a few 202s with the black painted roof, I'm guessing this replicates the panorama roof on newer cars or is there another reason to do this?

Also, on Benzworld someone mentioned using black lettering/sign vinyl on their faded B-pillars, I suggested it could also perhaps be used for this roof mod. I would think it comes big enough since they wrap buses with the stuff, but is the color even enough to use and look good on a large area like this? How durable would it be? I love that it's removable. Anyone willing to try this please post results!

[yusuke280]

yes your right.
it gives a updated look, but again. it won't last, after a while it will look old and boring.

i was going to paint my roof gloss black. but decided to go with vinyl.

cheaper, easier, and can be removed anytime.

[Logic]

be ready to have alot of air bubbles if you don buy a good quality vinyl

[jnolte]

this "mod" dosent work with black cars lol

[jayvee]

Originally posted by yusuke280
yes your right.
it gives a updated look, but again. it won't last, after a while it will look old and boring.

i was going to paint my roof gloss black. but decided to go with vinyl.

cheaper, easier, and can be removed anytime.

could you post a good pic of your roof with the vinyl on? thanks...

[yusuke280]

Originally posted by jayvee
could you post a good pic of your roof with the vinyl on? thanks...

my car is back home in hong kong. im in canada now for studies, however.. got some friends with these vinyl, they all look fantastic.

it's more like.. the person doing it that is important.

[jayvee]

got it. did you use the glossy or flat black type? how did it hold up under the sun?

[Fred Hayward]

Go to this web site ; http\\www.zerotohundred.com 2008\autonews\like flat black, dont paint. It might help with Your Dilemma! :

[DirectLA]

Originally posted by Fred Hayward
Go to this web site ; http\\www.zerotohundred.com 2008\autonews\like flat black, dont paint. It might help with Your Dilemma! :

Could you give us the link again, it seems to be an incomplete URL you posted last time. Thanks.

[jayvee]

Originally posted by DirectLA
Could you give us the link again, it seems to be an incomplete URL you posted last time. Thanks.

here's the link:

http://www.zerotohundred.com/2008/auto-news/like-flat-black-dont-paint-your-car-lay-film-over-it/

i've searched online and found a few shops offering large cut vinyl sheets... black comes in matte (flat black) or glossy...

[svt ricco]

Originally posted by jayvee
here's the link:

http://www.zerotohundred.com/2008/auto-news/like-flat-black-dont-paint-your-car-lay-film-over-it/

i've searched online and found a few shops offering large cut vinyl sheets... black comes in matte (flat black) or glossy... could you please post those sites? i'm wanna try it on my car.

[droppedbenz]

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[jayvee]

Here are a couple of links:

http://www.stickercity.com/48-black-decal-wrap-for-hoods.html

http://twincitydecal.com/shop/article_7001.019/Vinyl-Decal-Sticker-Wrap---8-Sizes---All-Colors.html

Disclaimer: I believe they sell the sheets by foot (width varies). Please check with the stores if they will sell uncut sheets to cover large areas.