Which Color Satin Wrap Should I Choose? RIP Satin Chrome

opasha · 11-12-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hyde

It's like waiting for your baby to be born, I think ordering a new BMW and keeping a track of it's progress, being able to call them and ask "what are they doing right now" and get an answer (no matter how inaccurate it is) login to my BMW, etc... are some of the most pleasurable experiences one can have, although some people don't care, if they are one of those, too bad they don't get to enjoy it as much. I think I've been spoiled by BMW's order flexibility, and I was surprised how Mercedes sales man insisted that he will find me a very suitable match and that ordering is not advisable.... Ummm OhhhKay...

Then, you get the call, or email.. "Your BMW is here"..

I'm waiting for that very call!

PS: Well said, my friend.

rlemek · 11-13-2014, 09:37 AM

Is your X5 back from its Nip Tuck yet!? ;-)

rlemek · 11-13-2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hyde

It's like waiting for your baby to be born, I think ordering a new BMW and keeping a track of it's progress, being able to call them and ask "what are they doing right now" and get an answer (no matter how inaccurate it is) login to my BMW, etc... are some of the most pleasurable experiences one can have, although some people don't care, if they are one of those, too bad they don't get to enjoy it as much. I think I've been spoiled by BMW's order flexibility, and I was surprised how Mercedes sales man insisted that he will find me a very suitable match and that ordering is not advisable.... Ummm OhhhKay...

Then, you get the call, or email.. "Your BMW is here"..

I loved that part as well! I remember though when a buddy of mine ordered an X3 he could login and watch his actual car being built. I though that was so awesome!! Wish they did this with the whole line up of BMWs

opasha · 11-13-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rlemek

Is your X5 back from its Nip Tuck yet!? ;-)

Haha, my friend is good but no one is that good in terms of speed. Something I really like about him is that he's a perfectionist. It would have been done by this Saturday; however, because I added a tiny new project (custom illuminated door sills), it will probably completed by Monday or Tuesday. I'll keep everyone posted

. A new thread will be made for this

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opasha · 11-13-2014, 05:58 PM

I appreciate everyone voting, but the wrap was chosen already

. I picked Satin Chrome, which is a color very similar to Alubeam Matte Chrome.

Wobbles · 11-14-2014, 08:50 AM

@opasha I think I speak for many of us here when I say how excitedly anxious we are to see the outcome of your X5.... I can't imagine how much more anxious you must be feeling for the big unveiling!

opasha · 11-14-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wobbles

@opasha I think I speak for many of us here when I say how excitedly anxious we are to see the outcome of your X5.... I can't imagine how much more anxious you must be feeling for the big unveiling!

Thank you, buddy

. As anxious as I am, this will be me in a few days =

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opasha · 11-15-2014, 12:46 AM

Ok, just an update for everyone. My friend said it will most likely be done on Wednesday (I know...the wait is tough!) since I added the custom LED door sills - but hey, it's worth it to me

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BananaCar · 11-15-2014, 07:02 AM

Looking forward to your photos!

Roundown · 11-15-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BananaCar

Looking forward to your photos!

+1

opasha · 11-15-2014, 05:56 PM

All the interior pieces are wrapped. I just left the shop as they began clear coating everything. That will dry and they will put it into the car tomorrow hopefully. I believe the exterior wrapping begins tomorrow afternoon or evening. The projected day seems legitimate so far

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zsx_m · 11-16-2014, 09:00 PM

I would do a clear satin wrap and stick with the white!

opasha · 11-16-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by zsx_m

I would do a clear satin wrap and stick with the white!

Thanks for your input

. Satin Pearl is definitely a beautiful color, and that is the effect a clear satin wrap would give over Mineral White. For me, the change wouldn't have been much so I didn't go that route. I just want something unique/different, so I went for Satin Chrome, and everyone's feedback confirmed/helped my decision

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opasha · 11-17-2014, 02:21 PM

Gel coating used had a chemical reaction with the 3k carbon fiber when it dried so you can't see the carbon fiber weave at all. Now they have to re-wrap the interior panels again and use a different clear coat so it's delayed till Friday

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Roundown · 11-17-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Gel coating used had a chemical reaction with the 3k carbon fiber when it dried so you can't see the carbon fiber weave at all. Now they have to re-wrap the interior panels again and use a different clear coat so it's delayed till Friday

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No!

opasha · 11-17-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cSurf

No!

Trust me...he's frustrated (it was a lot of work), I'm frustrated, and I know the rest of the community shares your feelings, lol. What can you do? Just gotta keep positive and hope things go smoothly.

CrockettHood · 11-17-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Gel coating used had a chemical reaction with the 3k carbon fiber when it dried so you can't see the carbon fiber weave at all. Now they have to re-wrap the interior panels again and use a different clear coat so it's delayed till Friday

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Nooooo!!! Friday is a long time away!

opasha · 11-17-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CrockettHood

Nooooo!!! Friday is a long time away!

I know

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cy07 · 11-17-2014, 05:53 PM

You should start some teasers bro. It's amazing to see how the pieces are coming along all together.

opasha · 11-17-2014, 06:43 PM

Here are some pics in the mean time to let everyone know work has been and is being done

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Carbon Fiber M-Sport Steering Wheel:

Most interior panels removed:

Panels wrapped in Carbon Fiber before clear coat was applied:

oshiri · 11-17-2014, 06:48 PM

any thoughts on having a raw carbon fibre texture for your interiors? i understand the need to clear coat for external panels etc, but on the interior it would hold up well i think. i love the look and feel of raw carbon fibre.

opasha · 11-17-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by oshiri

any thoughts on having a raw carbon fibre texture for your interiors? i understand the need to clear coat for external panels etc, but on the interior it would hold up well i think. i love the look and feel of raw carbon fibre.

X5Jouster used raw 3D carbon fiber on his. The use of clear coat is to protect the actual vinyl while giving a glass like look the way the steering wheel has. You can do it raw too as long as you wrap it well enough without any pieces being exposed where they might peel.

View Poll Results: Alubeam Chrome Matte or Satin Grey?
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11-13-2014, 09:37 AM	#112
rlemek Private First Class 29 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 M-sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (0)	Is your X5 back from its Nip Tuck yet!? ;-)
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11-13-2014, 05:58 PM	#115
opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I appreciate everyone voting, but the wrap was chosen already . I picked Satin Chrome, which is a color very similar to Alubeam Matte Chrome. __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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11-14-2014, 08:50 AM	#116
Wobbles Second Lieutenant 298 Rep 286 Posts Drives: F02, F13, F15 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	@opasha I think I speak for many of us here when I say how excitedly anxious we are to see the outcome of your X5.... I can't imagine how much more anxious you must be feeling for the big unveiling!
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11-15-2014, 12:46 AM	#118
opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Ok, just an update for everyone. My friend said it will most likely be done on Wednesday (I know...the wait is tough!) since I added the custom LED door sills - but hey, it's worth it to me . __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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Which Color Satin Wrap Should I Choose? RIP Satin Chrome

11-15-2014, 07:02 AM	#119
BananaCar Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 221 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to your photos!
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11-15-2014, 05:56 PM	#121
opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	All the interior pieces are wrapped. I just left the shop as they began clear coating everything. That will dry and they will put it into the car tomorrow hopefully. I believe the exterior wrapping begins tomorrow afternoon or evening. The projected day seems legitimate so far . __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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11-16-2014, 09:00 PM	#122
zsx_m Rasp Addict 97 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Moonstone M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (2)	I would do a clear satin wrap and stick with the white!
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11-17-2014, 02:21 PM	#124
opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Gel coating used had a chemical reaction with the 3k carbon fiber when it dried so you can't see the carbon fiber weave at all. Now they have to re-wrap the interior panels again and use a different clear coat so it's delayed till Friday . __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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11-17-2014, 05:53 PM	#129
cy07 Lieutenant 147 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i 2016 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Mateo, California iTrader: (1)	You should start some teasers bro. It's amazing to see how the pieces are coming along all together.
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11-17-2014, 06:43 PM	#130
opasha Brigadier General 1329 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Here are some pics in the mean time to let everyone know work has been and is being done : Carbon Fiber M-Sport Steering Wheel: Most interior panels removed: Panels wrapped in Carbon Fiber before clear coat was applied: __________________ 2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
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11-17-2014, 06:48 PM	#131
oshiri Private 24 Rep 78 Posts Drives: F15 X5 30d Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	any thoughts on having a raw carbon fibre texture for your interiors? i understand the need to clear coat for external panels etc, but on the interior it would hold up well i think. i love the look and feel of raw carbon fibre.
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