Matte Black E36 Coupe

[zipdoa]

What are everyones thoughts about matte black paint jobs? Specifically on an E36 coupe?

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/velocity/vb3/matteblack/cbm3/vb3cbm32.jpg

Can anyone photoshop it?

Looking to get it painted like this:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/haereticum/SatinBlacks15.jpg

[vengie]

I personally LOVE matte black paint jobs, however they are hard to get done well, and quite costly I believe?

[S13_Ryan]

i think to achieve that flat black paintjob on your car you shall sell it and buy that nissan.

[buh_buh]

its not an e36 but its a close e36/8

http://www.azbmw.org/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10019/32.jpg


Or just try to imagine this but smaller

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/Boarderx192/jossakin.jpg


Or this but older

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/M3_Jaydee/IMG_9277.jpg

[topher91]

^^^^^ :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[zipdoa]

Done. Will have pics of my car in 4 weeks.

[buh_buh]

ok got it

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2709288652_769fb056c7.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2708473021_75be1a8129.jpg

[zipdoa]

I'm not sure if I should get a matte black grill or not... I don't know about the chrome...

Maybe it would match my contours?

[1-Bar]

Originally posted by buh_buh
ok got it

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2709288652_769fb056c7.jpg

looks like its covered in dust....like when you park outside and its windy by dirt.

[Ukyo8]

Getting a scratch on a flat black car would suck! nothing to buff out!

not practical for a dd, looks gorgeous on show cars though

[Neil4Speed]

Dear god that 7-Series was stunning! So badass.

[Numi]

Originally posted by Ukyo8
Getting a scratch on a flat black car would suck! nothing to buff out!

not practical for a dd, looks gorgeous on show cars though

tremclad lmao

[e36bmw///]

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[e36bmw///]

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[Pacman]

From what I understand, some of those cars are not painted, but are "wrapped" in a 3M vinyl cover.

Once you get sick of the matte color, you can remove and have the original color back.

[GT4rally]

I'm not a fan, it looks like black primer... kinda like a ghetto civic driving around with a primered body kit.

[T-Dubbs]

i love the look!:thumbsup:

[Hakkola]

I've been planning on doing this for years but haven't had cash. I might get it wrapped if I can find a place to do it.
Needs metallic flake though.

Not bmw but..

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/480321176_8d7249e819_b.jpg

:drool:

There's a difference between matte black and regular flat black, I think some of you guys posted flat black cars, not matte which has a bit of shine to it so it doesn't look like primer.

[Konj]

^ All I can say is WOW.:love:

[IntegraG2]

http://www.stickercity.com/51-x-linear-foot-matte-black-wrap-vinyl-sheet.html <------ Order it up already yoooooooooo

[projekz]

Here's my buddy's 135i wrapped in vinyl.:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/projkez/135047.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/projkez/DSC024302.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/projkez/DSC02448.jpg

[Pacman]

My buddy is going to be partnering with a guy to start wrapping cars as a side business.

He will be "wrapping" his F430 and E63 in the next week or so to see how it works out.

[Kloubek]

I still can't get over how good wrapping a car in plastic can look!

[zipdoa]

I can't decide between euro, crystal clear or smoked fog lights...

[funkedelic2]

i think it would be annoying to have a flat black car that was painted. Imagine all the finger prints you would see on it if anyone were to ever touch it. I had a truck that was in black primer and it was impossible to keep looking good. Black paint is hard enough to put up with.

If you are really serious about getting it done, get it wrapped. This way if you eventually get sick of it you can just get it taken off and i think you will lose value on your car if its painted. Very few people will like it.

[IntegraG2]

Originally posted by projekz
Here's my buddy's 135i wrapped in vinyl.:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/projkez/135047.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/projkez/DSC024302.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/projkez/DSC02448.jpg

that looks sick Seb. Where did you buddy get this done?

[eglove]

how much does the wrapping cost?

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by eglove
how much does the wrapping cost?

probably quite expensive think of it as 3M'ing ur entire car.. id guess 1000-1500
:dunno:

[theken]

so fucking gangsta

[flipstah]

Originally posted by ~Porsche~


probably quite expensive think of it as 3M'ing ur entire car.. id guess 1000-1500
:dunno:

That's still cheaper than a paintjob. :thumbsup:

That vinyl wrap is sweet! SLR... :drool:

[projekz]

My buddy did it himself with an experienced vinyl guy (old guy in the pic). It turned really good...I'd say it 95% perfect. I'm waiting for him to get back to me on the product he used.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by flipstah


That's still cheaper than a paintjob. :thumbsup:


Plus it will save your paint/clearcoat somewhat for resale in the future, quite tempting.

[Impreza]

Originally posted by ~Porsche~


probably quite expensive think of it as 3M'ing ur entire car.. id guess 1000-1500
:dunno:

That is pretty reasonable IMO. Is it actually that price range? Does anyone have any recommended local shops I can goto for a quote?

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
Dear god that 7-Series was stunning! So badass.

:werd: especially the wheels:love:

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by Pacman
My buddy is going to be partnering with a guy to start wrapping cars as a side business.

He will be &quot;wrapping&quot; his F430 and E63 in the next week or so to see how it works out.

Bobby? Let him know he can use my X to try out on too if he wants:D

[zipdoa]

As an update to anyone who cares, I decided to go with "Carbon Black" on my e36... might do a matte black vinyl wrap in the future, but decided not to paint the whole car that color b/c maintaining it would be a bitch.

But on the plus side, my entire car has been prepped and sanded down to the metal, and i'm also getting the trunk and door jams done :)

Will post pics soon!

[bundi]

according to a guy I spoke with that is getting into it, it costs a hell of a lot more than $1500 to do a car.


It's close to the cost of a paintjob.

[lauphman]

Anyone know of a shop in town I could call for a qoute on wrapping entire car?