DIY Roof Wrap

[king monkey]

Hi guys,

Thinking of getting my roof wrapped in gloss black. I know there are a few videos around of people doing it themselves but wondered if anyone on the forum has attempted it?

[clubsport]

Be careful with the stanley knife!. I have seen a few wraps removed with lines scored in the paintwork, which only showed after the event.

[king monkey]

Good point! I’ve seen that you can get kits with the proper tools which include safety knives.

[dubvrs]

I did mine myself. Use knife less tape saves using a knife and cutting into the paint.

[king monkey]

Looks like a good job there. What was it like to do? Is the aerial easy enough to remove?

I’ve seen people use the tape. Looks very useful.

[Craig]

I did mine myself. Use knife less tape saves using a knife and cutting into the paint.

Mate that looks minted. Love it. Did you use any lubricant to apply it?

[dubvrs]

Looks like a good job there. What was it like to do? Is the aerial easy enough to remove?

I’ve seen people use the tape. Looks very useful.

Aerial is easy to remove. Remove the plastic trim at the rear of the headlining. Move the headlining down a bit and you can see it. One torx bit and it’s out. Not that bad to do as it’s quite flat.

[dubvrs]

I did mine myself. Use knife less tape saves using a knife and cutting into the paint.

Mate that looks minted. Love it. Did you use any lubricant to apply it?

No need for a lubricant just use good quality wrap with air release technology like hexis.

[king monkey]

Thanks for the replies. I’ve seen some 3M on eBay for £80. Going to get a professional quote too and have a think. Was thinking about £200?

[andy28]

Thanks for the replies. I’ve seen some 3M on eBay for £80. Going to get a professional quote too and have a think. Was thinking about £200?

I know you want to do it yourself but in terms of quotes I've just had mine done by Autowrap in Manchester for £150. It isn't as nice as the painted ones from the factory (I was parked next to another white Clubsport with a black roof at an event!) but I'm happy with it. They will drop you off at the Trafford Centre while they do the work (not sure if you see that as a benefit or not though  )