My 2011 528i Rebuild Project / DIY Frozen Vinyl wrap

F10FIEND · 03-26-2013, 02:43 AM

Bought my first car last month a 2011 528i with 30k Miles at the auction and decided to fixit up and vinyl wrap it the repairs were done at a bodyshop with all parts being replaced with original bmw parts the vinyl wrap im doing myself ( No previous experience just learning as i go.

Looking to finish it up this week !

Akkord29 · 03-26-2013, 08:28 AM

Looks smooth from the pics. Nice job for a newbie. What color are doing?

F10FIEND · 03-26-2013, 01:38 PM

Thanks, its the Avery Gunmetal Matte Metallic

twelve535i · 03-26-2013, 03:24 PM

Looks like you've got some experience under your belt. Car looks like it going to turn out great. Hope it runs great!

Screamin · 03-26-2013, 07:58 PM

How are you going to do the door handles? Are you using any adhesive primer? Is that laminated too or just the vinyl?

Teemo Panda · 03-26-2013, 09:46 PM

Look good as New

Daddy · 03-27-2013, 09:48 AM

Clean and neat. =)

///M ARMY · 03-27-2013, 10:11 AM

nice start. looking forward to the results

K-A · 03-27-2013, 11:58 AM

Nice. Where do you get wrap like that?

F10FIEND · 03-27-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Screamin

How are you going to do the door handles? Are you using any adhesive primer? Is that laminated too or just the vinyl?

im leaving the door handles black

F10FIEND · 03-27-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by K-A

Nice. Where do you get wrap like that?

Its the Avery Gunmetal Matte Mettalic Vinyl wrap ... for a whole roll it would run you about $570-$600

F10FIEND · 03-28-2013, 12:08 AM

Update 3-27-2013

Pulled an all nighter 14hrs

finished a door,Sideskirt,Rearbumper,Quarter panel
Took off the Rear diffuser to get it painted gloss black

View post on imgur.com

snj1013 · 03-28-2013, 01:28 PM

So why did you change the regular rear bumper to an M Sport style? It didn't look damaged in the original pics.

///M ARMY · 03-28-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by snj1013

So why did you change the regular rear bumper to an M Sport style? It didn't look damaged in the original pics.

y not?

F10FIEND · 03-28-2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snj1013

So why did you change the regular rear bumper to an M Sport style? It didn't look damaged in the original pics.

The picture doesnt show the damage but there was a small hole so i decided to replace it i think the Msport looks better anyways

MWPos · 03-28-2013, 03:28 PM

I'm very interested in the list of parts that you bought to convert from standard to M sport rear bumper. I'm converting mine also. The bumper cover is on the way to me now. Once you've caught up on your sleep, would you please post or PM the list of parts that you had to buy?
Thank you!

snj1013 · 03-28-2013, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWPos

I'm very interested in the list of parts that you bought to convert from standard to M sport rear bumper. I'm converting mine also. The bumper cover is on the way to me now. Once you've caught up on your sleep, would you please post or PM the list of parts that you had to buy?
Thank you!

Getbmwparts . Com has a kit with all parts needed. I converted mine with parts through my local BMW dealer.

MWPos · 03-29-2013, 08:21 AM

Roger. Thanks. My local dealer matches getbmwparts.com prices, so that'll be good for me.

Terpinator · 03-29-2013, 09:02 AM

Just wondering, how long will a vinyl wrap last?

mragarg · 11-12-2015, 11:23 AM

Updates? I'm looking into wrapping my car by myself and would like advice and tips.

M5Beast_NYC · 11-12-2015, 12:21 PM

how was wrapping the front and rear bumper? I was thinking of tackling the wrap myself as well. was there a guide you used?

lsturbointeg · 11-12-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mragarg

Updates? I'm looking into wrapping my car by myself and would like advice and tips.

good question as it's been what 2 years? that was my only concern with Vinyl and how long it last?

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F10FIEND New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW F10 528i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Update 3-27-2013 Pulled an all nighter 14hrs finished a door,Sideskirt,Rearbumper,Quarter panel Took off the Rear diffuser to get it painted gloss black View post on imgur.com
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snj1013 Captain 87 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	So why did you change the regular rear bumper to an M Sport style? It didn't look damaged in the original pics.
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MWPos Lieutenant 81 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Penasquitos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535i [0.00]	I'm very interested in the list of parts that you bought to convert from standard to M sport rear bumper. I'm converting mine also. The bumper cover is on the way to me now. Once you've caught up on your sleep, would you please post or PM the list of parts that you had to buy? Thank you!
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MWPos Lieutenant 81 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rancho Penasquitos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535i [0.00]	Roger. Thanks. My local dealer matches getbmwparts.com prices, so that'll be good for me.
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