3m black brushed metal wrap
04-23-2014, 08:42 AM
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Looks cool! I saw you're other thread with the other color, looks like you wrapped your mirrors also. Do you have any pointers how to do the mirrors and how many pieces you used?? Trying to wrap my mirrors but two tries and no luck so far! Thanks
04-24-2014, 05:16 PM
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Looks great!! I started doing my Lambo Diablo in the Aluminum brushed and it looked really nice. But once I got to the rear quater panels it just couldnt be done with out seems.
I ripped it all off and did a plati-dip job on it... I have a bunch of Aluminum brushed left over and was going to use it on my BMW 850i but after seeing yours in the black..... Im doing the black brushed now!
I ripped it all off and did a plati-dip job on it... I have a bunch of Aluminum brushed left over and was going to use it on my BMW 850i but after seeing yours in the black..... Im doing the black brushed now!
06-03-2014, 07:57 PM
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Sorry for the delayed response folks, I honestly forgot I posted these until I got a pm asking questions about it. If there are anymore I will try to answer in a more timely fashion 
No wrap this round, but first wrap I did the mirror to see if I liked it. I did mine with one seam pretty well hidden, but it honestly stretched the material too thin and if I had to do it again I would put a seam running horizontal around the very sharp part of the curve with knife less tape. It can still look very clean if you just take your time.
25 hrs this round total and yes, half of that was the bumpers. I got a roll that was 5ft x 35ft. You can get away with a little less if your using a solid color with no directional pattern to it. I had to waste some to get the sides all one direction.
Don't be afraid to try this yourself guys....you'd be surprised how well they break it down for you on YouTube. Follow the reputable companys how to's as you will be most likely lead down a poor path if you follow half of what most amateurs videos show. My best advice is clay wax, degreaser, sunny warm day above 75 degrees, make sure to keep dust/debris off the sticky side, minimal use of a heat gun will leave a better finish, and patience......it's only one panel at a time
Don't be afraid to try this yourself guys....you'd be surprised how well they break it down for you on YouTube. Follow the reputable companys how to's as you will be most likely lead down a poor path if you follow half of what most amateurs videos show. My best advice is clay wax, degreaser, sunny warm day above 75 degrees, make sure to keep dust/debris off the sticky side, minimal use of a heat gun will leave a better finish, and patience......it's only one panel at a time
10-03-2014, 12:33 PM
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3m black brushed metal wrap Wonderful job bro ... Very very vey nice work. Its different for sure. Overall how much would you say that you spent on materials ... not including time?
10-19-2014, 05:10 PM
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10-19-2014, 05:30 PM
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I've seen a couple of correctly done brushed wrap jobs now.
As someone who does paint, I say don't make a judgement call till you see one in person. The picture posted does no justice for the look. I thought the stuff was a brushed painting technique at 1st glance. I can't stand the cross hatch texture most traditional picture wraps have.
Of course like any different look, you mostly either like it or you don't.
As someone who does paint, I say don't make a judgement call till you see one in person. The picture posted does no justice for the look. I thought the stuff was a brushed painting technique at 1st glance. I can't stand the cross hatch texture most traditional picture wraps have.
Of course like any different look, you mostly either like it or you don't.
