ArsenalMoh Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 So on Friday, I had a couple of things done to my car: Tints. Horrible Orange reflectors carbon wrapped. I got it done from a place in Norwich called Direct Windscreen Services...got a lifetime guarantee and everything and thought I'd share as I was quite impressed with them. They were very professional etc. I know a lot of ppl with 2007+ models want to do something about the crappy reflectors, so I got it wrapped. The bloke who did mine said that he'd be happy to do a deal on a few if enough people wanted to send them to him for him to wrap and send back. If you're interested, let me know and I'll get in touch with him. Would like to know your opinions on the tints and carbon wrap. I'm planning on getting a few other parts of the car carbon wrapped...such as wingmirrors, the bit between front and rear windows and also the rear spoiler. Do all of these bits come off easily? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Out of interest how much did they charge you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It looks good, but come on man.. wrap them yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Am I the only one who doesn't hate the orange indicators? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Bought a large-ish sheet of Hexis CF vinyl off rtbiscuit recently to mod the interior of my PC case. Still had lots left over and am now wrapping bits on the Zed. Did the B-Pillars a couple of days ago, took like 20 mins, including removal and refitting, it seriously is that simple. If I remember correctly, it was a sheet of 100cm x 150cm, so plenty to cover other bits. Contemplating re-doing the centre console to replace the 3M Di-NOC stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Am I the only one who doesn't hate the orange indicators? I quite like them also, changng to white/clear with my new bumper though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalMoh Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I can't stress enough how bad I am at stuff like this. I just have zero talent...so I'd always much rather pay someone who knows what they're doing! I paid £40 for the wraps and £140 for the tints. Very happy with both. I've enquired about getting more parts wrapped on the car and got a quote for that too. To get the bottom middle bit of the bumper done, the B Pillar, wing mirrors and spoiler...it'll be £160. Seeing as I'd take 160 attempts before I managed to do it to the level that would satisfy me, I'd much rather hand over that money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalMoh Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I wouldn't mind them being orange if they were indicators...but the fact that they are reflectors and stand out like a sore thumb...i can't stand them! Am I the only one who doesn't hate the orange indicators? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I can't stress enough how bad I am at stuff like this. I just have zero talent...so I'd always much rather pay someone who knows what they're doing! I paid £40 for the wraps and £140 for the tints. Very happy with both. I've enquired about getting more parts wrapped on the car and got a quote for that too. To get the bottom middle bit of the bumper done, the B Pillar, wing mirrors and spoiler...it'll be £160. Seeing as I'd take 160 attempts before I managed to do it to the level that would satisfy me, I'd much rather hand over that money! £160?!?!? You do know that for the amount they are gonna cover they'll just about buy materials for £60. And the beauty of vinyl is that if you mess up you can just pull it off and relay the piece again, no material wastage at all. Do yourself a favour and measure roughly how much you need allowing for a bit of excess aroun the edges. Pop rtbiscuit a PM asking how much it's gonna cost and save yourself some monies. Plus you learn a new skill, really it is a lot simpler than you think, all you need is patience and a hairdryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BACON Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 So on Friday, I had a couple of things done to my car: Tints. Horrible Orange reflectors carbon wrapped. I got it done from a place in Norwich called Direct Windscreen Services...got a lifetime guarantee and everything and thought I'd share as I was quite impressed with them. They were very professional etc. Cheers Direct Windscreen services....whereabouts are they? Are they on sweetbriar? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom187 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Cool I am in norwich I might have to get this done as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Tints done badly look utterly shoddy, so could understand forking out for that. Those front reflectors mate...I am incompetent when it comes to practicality but managed to wrap my front reflectors with a little off cut of vinyl in about ten minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John tarantula Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Am I the only one who doesn't hate the orange indicators? nope, i don't mind them either though seem to be a dirty orange on mine anyway? Mines GM as well so would probably hate them if my Zed was black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalMoh Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 So on Friday, I had a couple of things done to my car: Tints. Horrible Orange reflectors carbon wrapped. I got it done from a place in Norwich called Direct Windscreen Services...got a lifetime guarantee and everything and thought I'd share as I was quite impressed with them. They were very professional etc. Cheers Direct Windscreen services....whereabouts are they? Are they on sweetbriar? Thanks They're on 34 Concorde Road, NR6 6BE Phone number is 0800 163450 I'm flattered that you lot think I'm capable of wrapping a car part...but do you remember in school when you would put that clear sticky cover that came in a roll over a textbook or your weekly planner? I couldn't do that without creases or bubbles. Trust me....i'm an absolute retard when it comes to stuff like this! I'd always rather pay for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 That's where the hairdryer comes in. I wrapped the roof of my Zed with a friend, took about 90mins. Cost was £45 for vinyl, Raccoon Vinyl Wrappers wanted £120 for the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BACON Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 That's where the hairdryer comes in. I wrapped the roof of my Zed with a friend, took about 90mins. Cost was £45 for vinyl, Raccoon Vinyl Wrappers wanted £120 for the service. Is that because these are the little furry, black & white fellers??? I didn't realise racoon were so skilled these days! As for the roof being wrapped in 90 mins.....you are both fairly skilled and regular modders though Bullet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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