Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic BMW Owner tapes over car Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Holden Commodore[/m] at 11:29 am on Aug. 6, 2008[quote][b]BMW owner tapes black car to white[/b] 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. [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g1.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g2.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g3.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g4.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g5.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g6.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g7.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/g8.jpg[/img] [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Holden Commodore Posted at 11:29 am on Aug. 6, 2008 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.

Replies emo sux69 Posted at 4:56 am on Aug. 8, 2008 Ricer. nah but its good though, something i need for my car. Edge123 Posted at 7:34 am on Aug. 7, 2008 That is sweet. I should get that done for my Peugeot. Is it cheaper than a respray? Charolastra Posted at 11:39 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from Holden Commodore at 10:30 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from charolastra at 11:54 am on Aug. 6, 2008 still doesn't keep it from being ugly Like you would know anything about aesthetics. Looks like you don't have good taste judging by the IB. good one, no really. good one. Holden Commodore Posted at 11:29 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from mindydu0ng at 9:51 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from Holden Commodore at 7:31 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from espresso8097 at 1:47 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Looks decent, how much does stuff like that cost? More than you can afford pal... Ferrari. .. Smoke him a girl who understands.. ho...ly...shit. mindydu0ng Posted at 9:51 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from Holden Commodore at 7:31 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from espresso8097 at 1:47 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Looks decent, how much does stuff like that cost? More than you can afford pal... Ferrari. .. Smoke him Holden Commodore Posted at 7:31 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from espresso8097 at 1:47 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Looks decent, how much does stuff like that cost? More than you can afford pal... Ferrari. Holden Commodore Posted at 7:31 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from tempoluvver69 at 12:25 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 It looks good. Isn't that the same as getting graphics put on your car, just a plain color?   I know graphics cost a good 5k+ Yup , from what I know. Holden Commodore Posted at 7:30 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from charolastra at 11:54 am on Aug. 6, 2008 still doesn't keep it from being ugly Like you would know anything about aesthetics. Looks like you don't have good taste judging by the IB. hivemind Posted at 1:54 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 looks like a good juob to, the car looks great. espresso8097 Posted at 1:47 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Looks decent, how much does stuff like that cost? hinshawwrx Posted at 1:46 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 I wouldn't have enough patience to install "vinyl" that large. tempoluvver69 Posted at 12:25 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 It looks good. Isn't that the same as getting graphics put on your car, just a plain color? I know graphics cost a good 5k+ ss454 Posted at 12:18 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from charolastra at 2:54 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from Holden Commodore at 2:34 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from charolastra at 11:32 am on Aug. 6, 2008 why'd he leave the roof black though? that kills it. good job otherwwise guess that's why they do it from the factory..   still doesn't keep it from being ugly the whole car is ugly Charolastra Posted at 11:54 am on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from Holden Commodore at 2:34 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 Quote: from charolastra at 11:32 am on Aug. 6, 2008 why'd he leave the roof black though? that kills it. good job otherwwise guess that's why they do it from the factory.. still doesn't keep it from being ugly whrocky5092 Posted at 11:45 am on Aug. 6, 2008 omg pls get that guy to do my moms car Most recent 15 of 30 previous replies displayed.