Which Color Satin Wrap Should I Choose? RIP Satin Chrome

opasha · 12-06-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

no photos yet.

Car not back yet, that's why

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opasha · 12-07-2014, 12:16 AM

Tuesday morning is the official completion date now due to issues with lights and resin drying time. Just a disclaimer to everyone...choose your companies carefully. If they say they will deliver by a certain day, make sure they keep that promise.

Baunton · 12-07-2014, 06:43 AM

Hi @opasha wrapping your car is a bit like giving birth to an elephant; slow and painful (I imagine).

Can't wait to un-wrap (did you see what I did there) your early Christmas present

Wobbles · 12-07-2014, 09:02 AM

@opasha, I am really sorry to hear about the latest delay. I know many of us are keeping our fingers crossed for you that things will work out beautifully - and you can say it was well worth the minor delays in the final product delivered.

Hang in there buddy!

opasha · 12-07-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Baunton

Hi @opasha wrapping your car is a bit like giving birth to an elephant; slow and painful (I imagine).

Can't wait to un-wrap (did you see what I did there) your early Christmas present

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wobbles

@opasha, I am really sorry to hear about the latest delay. I know many of us are keeping our fingers crossed for you that things will work out beautifully - and you can say it was well worth the minor delays in the final product delivered.

Hang in there buddy!

Thanks for the positive words, my friends

. I'm hanging in there, lol.

OuKEnFoLdMX · 12-08-2014, 01:29 PM

come on! opasha throw us some pictures i really wanna see that wrapped x5.

opasha · 12-08-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OuKEnFoLdMX

come on! opasha throw us some pictures i really wanna see that wrapped x5.

I don't have any new ones because I haven't had time to visit the shop. When it's ready, I'll post pics.

Haris · 12-08-2014, 11:00 PM

Hope you are enjoying your reborn X5 by now. Hopefully no more delays. In the meantime...

opasha · 12-08-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Haris

Hope you are enjoying your reborn X5 by now. Hopefully no more delays. In the meantime...

Haha, thanks for the funny picture, @Haris. More bad news, though. Due to the temperature drop (20-25 degrees) where I live, the resin on the interior panels did not dry completely. His garage does not have heat on when he is not there working. So, he had to take the carbon fiber parts home to let them dry before the final wet sanding/buffing. I'm going tomorrow though to take some updated pictures. He said Thursday everything will be finished. Now, I really do feel like I ordered my car and had to play the waiting game like many of you guys, lol.

Oh well...good things come to those who wait

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Wobbles · 12-09-2014, 06:29 PM

Oh Em Gee. I really feel for ya, buddy! I'm beginning to understand what labor pains feel like, and I'm not even the car's owner! But I respect your attitude: "good things come to those who wait".... Stay positive my friend!

opasha · 12-09-2014, 07:02 PM

OP updated with two pictures. This is the real 3k carbon fiber on the rear bumper around the exhaust area before being cut and coated with the resin (just waiting on that to dry still). I was sick today, so I was unable to go in to take new pictures.

turbotoy4me · 12-09-2014, 07:07 PM

Looks like it is starting to come together. Keep the pics and updates coming

hyde · 12-09-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

OP updated with two pictures. This is the real 3k carbon fiber on the rear bumper around the exhaust area before being cut and coated with the resin (just waiting on that to dry still). I was sick today, so I was unable to go in to take new pictures.

Had no idea you were finally getting this done too.
What are you driving while the baby is sleeping there?

opasha · 12-09-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by turbotoy4me

Looks like it is starting to come together. Keep the pics and updates coming

Will do

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Originally Posted by hyde

Had no idea you were finally getting this done too.
What are you driving while the baby is sleeping there?

I'm driving the family spare vehicle in the meantime - 2005 QX56

(ps: that's not our picture, but we have the exact color/model):

MattBianco · 12-09-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Will do

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I'm driving the family spare vehicle in the meantime - 2005 QX56

(ps: that's not our picture, but we have the exact color/model):

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I think you can fit an X1 in the back of that thing if you fold the third and second row.

Wobbles · 12-09-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

I think you can fit an X1 in the back of that thing if you fold the third and second row.

Hehehe... ah, yes, but does it have a passenger seat eject button?

opasha · 12-09-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wobbles

Hehehe... ah, yes, but does it have a passenger seat eject button?

All the other seats MOVE except the PASSENGER seat! Haha, sometimes you can't have it all

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Wobbles · 12-09-2014, 08:26 PM

But, seriously, that carbon-fibre weave is the bomb! Man, all this waiting is NOT good for my bladder!

opasha · 12-09-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wobbles

But, seriously, that carbon-fibre weave is the bomb! Man, all this waiting is NOT good for my bladder!

Thanks, I'm really liking how it's turning out. Lol, I'll post more pics tomorrow when I get a chance

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Baunton · 12-09-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Will do

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I'm driving the family spare vehicle in the meantime - 2005 QX56

(ps: that's not our picture, but we have the exact color/model):

Do you need an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) licence for that beast?

opasha · 12-09-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Baunton

Do you need an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) licence for that beast?

Haha, no, thankfully

. People don't like to drive in front of it though at night because of how high up it is and the Bi-Xenon strength. So, it's nice when you want people to move over into the next lane without having to flash

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hyde · 12-10-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Will do

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I'm driving the family spare vehicle in the meantime - 2005 QX56

(ps: that's not our picture, but we have the exact color/model):

Here you go:

PS: I considered QX80 while shopping for F15, so I can make fun of any Infiniti as much as I want.

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opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Tuesday morning is the official completion date now due to issues with lights and resin drying time. Just a disclaimer to everyone...choose your companies carefully. If they say they will deliver by a certain day, make sure they keep that promise. __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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Baunton Major 320 Rep 1,368 Posts Drives: X5 45e 2021 Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Hams iTrader: (0)	Hi @opasha wrapping your car is a bit like giving birth to an elephant; slow and painful (I imagine). Can't wait to un-wrap (did you see what I did there) your early Christmas present
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Wobbles Second Lieutenant 298 Rep 286 Posts Drives: F02, F13, F15 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	@opasha, I am really sorry to hear about the latest delay. I know many of us are keeping our fingers crossed for you that things will work out beautifully - and you can say it was well worth the minor delays in the final product delivered. Hang in there buddy!
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OuKEnFoLdMX Private First Class 26 Rep 156 Posts Drives: BMW F15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: mexico iTrader: (0)	come on! opasha throw us some pictures i really wanna see that wrapped x5.
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12-09-2014, 06:29 PM	#230
Wobbles Second Lieutenant 298 Rep 286 Posts Drives: F02, F13, F15 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Oh Em Gee. I really feel for ya, buddy! I'm beginning to understand what labor pains feel like, and I'm not even the car's owner! But I respect your attitude: "good things come to those who wait".... Stay positive my friend!
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opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	OP updated with two pictures. This is the real 3k carbon fiber on the rear bumper around the exhaust area before being cut and coated with the resin (just waiting on that to dry still). I was sick today, so I was unable to go in to take new pictures. __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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12-09-2014, 08:26 PM	#238
Wobbles Second Lieutenant 298 Rep 286 Posts Drives: F02, F13, F15 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	But, seriously, that carbon-fibre weave is the bomb! Man, all this waiting is NOT good for my bladder!
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