Gloss Black Roof?

Post by **Gayno** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:16 pm

Here's my thinking......

I currently have rear windows tinted
The roof channel covers are sprayed gloss black
I'm about to fit a 5th gen sunroof

So, how do people think my car will look as is, or should I have the rest of the roof panel gloss black as well?!?!

Decisions!

I'm thinking of using vinyl wrap and doing it myself, so isn't a great expense if it doesn't work once on, just trying to think if it's worth the effort before I bother!!

Post by **indigolemon** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:23 pm

Yeah man, black is a definite consideration for me too. I have a replacement non rusty sunroof panel to fit, so thinking matt black panel and roof. The channel gives you a nice stopping point for wrapping too

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:23 pm

if the roof is in good condition, then keep it as it is. imho

Post by **Gayno** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:28 pm

indigolemon wrote:Yeah man, black is a definite consideration for me too. I have a replacement non rusty sunroof panel to fit, so thinking matt black panel and roof. The channel gives you a nice stopping point for wrapping too

My thoughts exactly, although I can't go matte, as the tint and channel covers are gloss so it wouldn't look right.

honda-hardy wrote:if the roof is in good condition, then keep it as it is. imho

It is in good condition, but it will be surrounded by gloss black, have a dark sunroof in the middle, it might look a bit out of place?

W1ggz · Post by **W1ggz** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:36 pm

For the cost of the wrap you might as well give it a go. If you don't like just heat it up and peel it off

Post by **Gayno** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:53 pm

Vinyl and tools ordered.

Let's give this a go.....how hard can it be?!

mart609 · Post by **mart609** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:12 am

Post by **rob quilter** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:59 am

Gayno wrote:Vinyl and tools ordered.

Let's give this a go.....how hard can it be?!

Its a piece of body lemonade, make sure you have an extra pair of hands, plan ahead, and get one of these if you haven't already:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROFESSIONAL- ... 5ae2c96f9b

Post by **Gayno** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:40 pm

Yep, ordered one of those already.

Bring on the wrap!!

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:05 pm

Call me an old git, but black roofs and bonnets on a different colour car always look like you've had an accident, bought a panel from a scrappy and haven't bothered to paint it to match yet.