Which Color Satin Wrap Should I Choose? RIP Satin Chrome

r33_RGSport · 12-16-2014, 08:50 PM

@Opasha, its coming along. Can't wait for the final product and get yourself featured again.

opasha · 12-16-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by r33

@Opasha, its coming along. Can't wait for the final product and get yourself featured again.

Thank you, brother

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sand99 · 12-17-2014, 10:09 PM

Wow, it looks stunning so far! Very nicely done!!

opasha · 12-17-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sand99

Wow, it looks stunning so far! Very nicely done!!

Thank you, @sand99

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BananaCar · 12-18-2014, 11:47 AM

OP must be sad to not drive your car... Very anxious at your results. By having a friend wrap your car is great because you save on labour. What was the material cost of your vinyl?

opasha · 12-18-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BananaCar

OP must be sad to not drive your car... Very anxious at your results. By having a friend wrap your car is great because you save on labour. What was the material cost of your vinyl?

PM sent.

BananaCar · 12-18-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

PM sent.

Thank you!

opasha · 12-18-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BananaCar

Thank you!

You're very welcome

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opasha · 12-20-2014, 06:30 PM

Update 6: Resin is still drying on the rear bumper and door panels (cold weather really really ruins everything

). This job is nearly impossible for one person, so I went in today to help him clean off, buff, and polish the carbon fiber parts that are finished. Tomorrow morning I'll be going in again to help him so that everything can get finished...the waiting game still continues for the resin. Yes, the final product is starting to look amazing and blend perfectly, but it takes A LOT of work. Now, I know why other companies charge so much money. They have multiple workers doing different parts at a time and have heated work environments 24/7 to let things dry correctly. Note, this is actual 3K carbon fiber cloth that was put onto the wood panels; then, it was resin coated multiple times, clearcoated, wet-sanded, buffed, and finally polished. Not easy at all especially for one person. Anyway, thanks for the patience and support

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mrwilby · 12-20-2014, 06:52 PM

It's going to look like a new car when it's done. I know it's been a long slog, but it will be worth it!

nameisjae1 · 12-20-2014, 08:23 PM

I completely agree that it is a lot of work for one person....if you want the car back in a reasonable time that is. I know you are anxious to get your car back brother. Just a few more days. Hang in there. I would help you if I was near by.

opasha · 12-20-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mrwilby

It's going to look like a new car when it's done. I know it's been a long slog, but it will be worth it!

You're right, thank you @mrwilby

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Originally Posted by nameisjae1

I completely agree that it is a lot of work for one person....if you want the car back in a reasonable time that is. I know you are anxious to get your car back brother. Just a few more days. Hang in there. I would help you if I was near by.

Agreed. Thanks for the positive words as always, Jae

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Wobbles · 12-21-2014, 01:39 AM

Honest to God, this is X5 pr0n at its best. That slow striptease, building to a climax. I just can't wait to see the money shot - and I pray to God almighty that there ain't any minors reading this right now

opasha · 12-21-2014, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Wobbles

Honest to God, this is X5 pr0n at its best. That slow striptease, building to a climax. I just can't wait to see the money shot - and I pray to God almighty that there ain't any minors reading this right now

Lol, I'm going in today again to help and will post more pictures of the progress

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Roundown · 12-21-2014, 07:56 AM

Are you planning on leaving the trim silver? Or are you going wrap in gloss black? IMHO, the later would contrast really well with both the color and texture of the satin.

opasha · 12-22-2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cSurf

Are you planning on leaving the trim silver? Or are you going wrap in gloss black? IMHO, the later would contrast really well with both the color and texture of the satin.

Leaving it satin. I prefer it that way especially because of my titanium grilles.

opasha · 12-29-2014, 07:24 PM

The final Satin Chrome touches are being finished tomorrow morning with my dash cam install (I'm going in tomorrow morning to help complete it all and go over every inch of the car for imperfections). The car also will get completely cleaned and detailed for free. I know it's been too long, but I'm finally getting my car back tomorrow!!!

Sorry for the average quality pics. My friend does not have a good phone camera (Galaxy S3).

cy07 · 12-29-2014, 07:39 PM

Looks very aggressive and futuristic, Omar. The painted running boards complete the stealth look of the entire car yet remain functional.

Interior carbon wrap is also masterfully done with clear coating on every piece. This is definitely the most extensive carbon wrap I have seen in some time. Carbon steering wheel is just the icing on the cake, this is more carbon than x5 M lol!

opasha · 12-29-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cy07

Looks very aggressive and futuristic, Omar. The painted running boards complete the stealth look of the entire car yet remain functional.

Interior carbon wrap is also masterfully done with clear coating on every piece. This is definitely the most extensive carbon wrap I have seen in some time. Carbon steering wheel is just the icing on the cake, this is more carbon than x5 M lol!

Thanks a lot, Wei! I'm really happy with how it's finally turning out. Can't wait to finally drive it again! Also, as you noticed, some parts of the car like on the rear bumper side and the front lower bumper need to be wrapped in Satin Chrome. This is all being done tomorrow morning.

possib1edoc · 12-29-2014, 08:33 PM

Looks awesome Omar! Can't wait for the photo shoot!

opasha · 12-29-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by possib1edoc

Looks awesome Omar! Can't wait for the photo shoot!

Thanks Haren! It's coming soon

MattBianco · 12-29-2014, 11:16 PM

My third trip since you began this, and every time I believed that I would miss the unveiling of the beautiful wrap. And, again, like a 10 year old, I want to beat everyone to the punch and say here in your old thread, that it looks gorgeous. I can say that with confidence because I have seen so much of the progress you have shared so far. This time, I hope to miss it because I don't want to see you posting updates when I am back.

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12-17-2014, 10:09 PM	#267
sand99 Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 247 Posts Drives: G05 X5/F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	Wow, it looks stunning so far! Very nicely done!!
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12-18-2014, 11:47 AM	#269
BananaCar Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 221 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	OP must be sad to not drive your car... Very anxious at your results. By having a friend wrap your car is great because you save on labour. What was the material cost of your vinyl?
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12-20-2014, 06:30 PM	#273
opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Update 6: Resin is still drying on the rear bumper and door panels (cold weather really really ruins everything ). This job is nearly impossible for one person, so I went in today to help him clean off, buff, and polish the carbon fiber parts that are finished. Tomorrow morning I'll be going in again to help him so that everything can get finished...the waiting game still continues for the resin. Yes, the final product is starting to look amazing and blend perfectly, but it takes A LOT of work. Now, I know why other companies charge so much money. They have multiple workers doing different parts at a time and have heated work environments 24/7 to let things dry correctly. Note, this is actual 3K carbon fiber cloth that was put onto the wood panels; then, it was resin coated multiple times, clearcoated, wet-sanded, buffed, and finally polished. Not easy at all especially for one person. Anyway, thanks for the patience and support . __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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12-20-2014, 06:52 PM	#274
mrwilby Private 9 Rep 92 Posts Drives: Q7, X5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	It's going to look like a new car when it's done. I know it's been a long slog, but it will be worth it!
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12-20-2014, 08:23 PM	#275
nameisjae1 Private First Class 73 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 M sports Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	I completely agree that it is a lot of work for one person....if you want the car back in a reasonable time that is. I know you are anxious to get your car back brother. Just a few more days. Hang in there. I would help you if I was near by.
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12-21-2014, 01:39 AM	#277
Wobbles Second Lieutenant 298 Rep 286 Posts Drives: F02, F13, F15 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Honest to God, this is X5 pr0n at its best. That slow striptease, building to a climax. I just can't wait to see the money shot - and I pray to God almighty that there ain't any minors reading this right now
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12-21-2014, 07:56 AM	#279
Roundown Colonel 576 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Are you planning on leaving the trim silver? Or are you going wrap in gloss black? IMHO, the later would contrast really well with both the color and texture of the satin.
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12-29-2014, 07:24 PM	#281
opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	The final Satin Chrome touches are being finished tomorrow morning with my dash cam install (I'm going in tomorrow morning to help complete it all and go over every inch of the car for imperfections). The car also will get completely cleaned and detailed for free. I know it's been too long, but I'm finally getting my car back tomorrow!!! Sorry for the average quality pics. My friend does not have a good phone camera (Galaxy S3). __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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12-29-2014, 07:39 PM	#282
cy07 Lieutenant 147 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i 2016 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Mateo, California iTrader: (1)	Looks very aggressive and futuristic, Omar. The painted running boards complete the stealth look of the entire car yet remain functional. Interior carbon wrap is also masterfully done with clear coating on every piece. This is definitely the most extensive carbon wrap I have seen in some time. Carbon steering wheel is just the icing on the cake, this is more carbon than x5 M lol!
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12-29-2014, 08:33 PM	#284
possib1edoc Second Lieutenant 154 Rep 258 Posts Drives: BMW X7 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome Omar! Can't wait for the photo shoot!
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12-29-2014, 11:16 PM	#286
MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1280 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	My third trip since you began this, and every time I believed that I would miss the unveiling of the beautiful wrap. And, again, like a 10 year old, I want to beat everyone to the punch and say here in your old thread, that it looks gorgeous. I can say that with confidence because I have seen so much of the progress you have shared so far. This time, I hope to miss it because I don't want to see you posting updates when I am back. __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK
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