Mojoe Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Saw this guy heading South on 71 coming out of down town this morning. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/dsnowgod/7E44471E-3482-4D54-AFCE-A27612DBE101-2619-00000412AD2FA555_zpse1d33a0b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90G60 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Edit, nevermind they have a 7-series that's still for sale. http://www.toybarncars.com/inventory-details/title/dublin-used-2009-bmw-7-series/vehicleid/533918414-8815 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Toy Barn has a 7 Series that's chrome like this, I wonder if they're doing chrome wraps on BMW's now? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Ooooo, awesome !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Wiggs inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 It could be painted like that. I remember hearing somewhere that there is a company that created a chrome finish paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Joe, I actually like that look. There were two BMW 7 series (of different years) done in chrome wrap at Import Alliance last summer, and they were impressive in person. Does anyone know how long the wrap lasts? Does it scuff? Can you just take it through a regular car wash? Do you seal it with a finish periodically? If you started with good paint and then applied the wrap, does the wrap over time ruin the paint underneath it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Joe, I actually like that look. There were two BMW 7 series (of different years) done in chrome wrap at Import Alliance last summer, and they were impressive in person. Does anyone know how long the wrap lasts? Does it scuff? Can you just take it through a regular car wash? Do you seal it with a finish periodically? If you started with good paint and then applied the wrap, does the wrap over time ruin the paint underneath it? My understanding, from a good friend of mine in Florida who wraps cars for a living, is that the wrap can last anywhere between 3-7 years depending on the quality of wrap you're purchasing. They can't really guarantee the life span of a wrap because conditions are different for each application. He said they usually last 2-3 years in Florida's sun before they really need to be removed from discoloration. You're not supposed to treat the wrap in any way, with wax or sealants- IIRC, all sealants or waxes should be removed from paint prior to wrapping the vehicle for best surface adhesion. Many people swear it doesn't damage the paint, but often times people will find it pulls clear coat or etches the clear with time. When I pulled the wrap off my GTI, that had been wrapped for a little over a year in Florida, it pulled off clear in some areas, pulled up paint chips that had been filled, pulled paint in some areas entirely, and was fine in other areas. Overall, save your money.... huge waste and looks like crap, even when you do use quality wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Well there is a "paint" that is chrome looking and it is no more durable than standard paint in fact if I remember correctly it has a standard clear cot over top of it. Its really a pretty cool process to watch. Here's a website that has some videos of the process. http://www.sprayonchrome.com/index2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 you would think that would be illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectragod Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Well there is a "paint" that is chrome looking and it is no more durable than standard paint in fact if I remember correctly it has a standard clear cot over top of it. Its really a pretty cool process to watch. Here's a website that has some videos of the process. http://www.sprayonchrome.com/index2.html The process is called PVD, the clear sprayed over top is clear powder coating. I had this process done to a set of wheels a few months back, semi inexpensive and is supposed to last quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 If you need that much attention drawn to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I was in South Beach Miami earlier this evening and passed by an all chromed out Fisker Karma and it looked awesome. I was driving so I couldn't get a picture quick enough to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I was in South Beach Miami earlier this evening and passed by an all chromed out Fisker Karma and it looked awesome. I was driving so I couldn't get a picture quick enough to share. LOL I do believe that was Justin Bieger's Karma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 LOL I do believe that was Justin Bieger's Karma. I saw that he has one when I had to look them up to show the gf but it definitely wasn't him in it if it was his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 you would think that would be illegal Right? Blinding the shit outta people. Yet, you can't have dim neons on your car or lighted license plate frames, or lighted washer squirters on your hood but that's ok. (Not that I want those things, just saying.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Chrome is probably the #1 tackiest finish for car parts, let alone your entire car. I thought it was only apes and birds that were attracted to shiny things...I guess some people haven't evolved past that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 West Coast Customs did it to an R8. I remember the episode. Pretty crazy process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted November 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Neat to see the process. It's just not something appealing to me for a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Chrome is probably the #1 tackiest finish for car parts, let alone your entire car. I thought it was only apes and birds that were attracted to shiny things...I guess some people haven't evolved past that yet. It's right under gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I would do it to everything I own. Screw the haters. -BaNgErZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Chromed-out Cleetus. /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I want that Spectra Chrome coating on some of my wheels. It seems to be easier and hopefully cheaper than mirror-polished copper electro-coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I had those same wheels before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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