# Budget BMW "Paint" Job **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [September 24, 2008, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132 "2008-09-24T19:04:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/1 "2008-09-24T19:04:45Z")
Step one- Buy tape Step two- ![http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=147821&d=1208694160](http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=147821&d=1208694160) Step three- ![http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=147889&stc=1&d=1208710311](http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=147889&stc=1&d=1208710311) [http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135662](http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135662) :wow ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/2 "2008-09-24T19:10:17Z")
not budget. More expensive than paint at most shops that even have the talent to do it. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/3 "2008-09-24T19:11:38Z")
> [@SRS BZNS](#): > > not budget. More expensive than paint at most shops that even have the talent to do it. Ok, go find a place that will do the same paint job for $1500 besides Maaco ---
**Author:** ![dubnix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dubnix/32/6392_2.png) [@dubnix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubnix)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/4 "2008-09-24T19:16:23Z")
SWEET. I guess it’s good protection for the paint from road rash ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/5 "2008-09-24T19:25:37Z")
> [@LKSwhy?](#): > > Ok, go find a place that will do the same paint job for $1500 besides Maaco THat is 3m vinyl. I used to be a graphic designer. the outdoor vinyl they use from 3m comes with a 3 year rating. Up here by one year it is discolored and the clear coat on is oxidizes and breaks down so $1500 a year versus $3000 for 5-10 years? hmmmm? ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/6 "2008-09-24T19:34:59Z")
> [@SRS BZNS](#): > > THat is 3m vinyl. I used to be a graphic designer. the outdoor vinyl they use from 3m comes with a 3 year rating. Up here by one year it is discolored and the clear coat on is oxidizes and breaks down so $1500 a year versus $3000 for 5-10 years? > > hmmmm? Did you read the thread? It is $1500 for 3 to 5 years. It’s probably photoshopped anyway ---
**Author:** ![dubnix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dubnix/32/6392_2.png) [@dubnix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubnix)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/7 "2008-09-24T19:37:45Z")
I would leave a little extra around the wheel well , for that tucked tire look :lol ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/8 "2008-09-24T19:38:56Z")
Note to self: Look into pearlescent vinyl for fenders. ---
**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/9 "2008-09-24T20:03:19Z")
lol, oh no the full color swap wrap, it costs about 800 bucks in material alone and about a days worth of work. Theres a new material thats made for vehicle wrap thats permiable, so its really easy to apply if you like to put stickers on, pretty much just squeegee it on evenly starting from a center point. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/10 "2008-09-24T20:06:09Z")
I just thought it was cool because you usually see business vehicles with the wraps… it’s a cool alternative to a full paint job if you like to change your mind. :lol ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/11 "2008-09-24T20:50:52Z")
That’s actually pretty sick. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/12 "2008-09-24T23:31:08Z")
id do it. ---
**Author:** ![Jammer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jammer/32/6349_2.png) [@Jammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jammer)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/13 "2008-09-24T23:56:21Z")
thats cool! I admire vinyl installers yo. ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/14 "2008-09-24T23:56:34Z")
ya exactly its cool if you like to change your mind but it costs too much its a ghetto paint job, but not a budget one ---
**Author:** ![skiboard06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@skiboard06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skiboard06)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/15 "2008-09-25T05:04:40Z")
That’s awesome, Definitely the way I want to go with the race car’s outside look. Anyone know a shop around here that is capable? ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/16 "2008-09-25T05:13:03Z")
When I worked at Infamous Graphics we did vinyl wraps and it was expensive as hell. I know they are still doing it but i’m not exactly sure who their installer is. Adam, the owner of 21 Graphics does it as well and he’s VERY GOOD. Anyone who is seriously considering something like that should give him a call. ---
**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/17 "2008-09-25T05:16:01Z")
+1 on adam, best wrap installer i know ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/18 "2008-09-25T05:34:24Z")
> [@LKSwhy?](#): > > Did you read the thread? It is $1500 for 3 to 5 years. It’s probably photoshopped anyway Did you read my post at all? I said they rate it at 3 years but it never lasts that long up here. The business I worked for used it and it would last a year max. Benny they pretty much only do base colors cause as soon as you add flakes or metallics it makes the “skin” of the vinyl thicker and less bendy. That why the cars done with that glitter vinyl always look like shit cause they use actual metal in the vinyl to get the reflective surfaces and that makes it very hard to mold to a complicated surface. The back of that wrap on the BMW looks like a honey comb. It is also very thing vinyl so its super easy to wrap around things ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/19 "2008-09-25T06:54:23Z")
lamin-x the whole car 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132/20 "2008-09-25T09:38:45Z")
this is no where near new, a lot of the flat black exotics you see are done in this fashion, as well as the flat black gt-r. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/budget-bmw-paint-job/239132.md?page=2)