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DIY black roof (3M scotchprint Wrap film )

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by powerjo, Oct 16, 2012.

  1. powerjo

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    DIY my Gen2 Prius to black roof last week.
    And added the TRD Sportivo emblem.

    Just to share the pics with you. :)
     

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    Looks great. Did you remove the black plastic strips from the two gutters on the roof to install the wrap.
     
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    Looks good. Can't say I've seen a wht gen2 with a Blk roof yet.
     
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    Nice... Welcome to the Black Vinyl Roof Family. :)
     
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    With all the heat it's going to absorb, how long will it stay black, and will it bubble? If no, then looks nice.
     
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    Yes, I removed the plastic strips before applying the wrap.
    And I wrapped them by carbon wrap, too. You can check again in my second picture. :)
     
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    3M claims that the wrap remains unchanged for 4 years outdoor and 10 years indoor.
    If there is no bubble when applying the wrap, will not have bubble even after sun shined.;)
     
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    Yes I noticed. Did the vinyl wrap come with instructions on doing this to a Prius? Or did you find instructions somewhere else? Is there a link you could provide for instructions.
     
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    No instruction comes with the vinyl wrap. But you can search the tutorial movies on youtube very easily.
    But for a beginner, I suggest practice on small areas first. You can kindly check my link on my signature, I made a lot of different parts before. I started on those smaller parts at the beginning. Once you got the technique, you can try bigger size. The bigger, the more difficult. Enjoy DIY !!
     
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    What about the antenna? Did you cut around it or did you have to remove the antenna for installation? I totally want to do this!
     
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