Black Roof

[JonnyMG]

There was talk on last week's Podcast about wrapping the roof of the ZS in black. This is something I've done so thought I'd share a couple of images to give you an idea of how it looks. Before and after pictures....

 

[Cocijo]

Looks good

 

[bloggsy]

Yeah - gives it a Range Rover-esque type of style, in my opinion.

Cheers

Bloggsy

 

[Lovemyev]

Thanks for posting your before and after shots.
It somehow lowers the stance of the car with the black roof, nice !.
I know @MilesperkWh was keen to get his wife’s ZS “de-chromed”.
He had a few concerns regarding the quality of some of the raps he had seen done.
If not applied correctly, he said it starts peeling at the edges and then looks rough.
Yours looks great, I am sure you will be keeping a close eye on the install.

 

[Mark Holmes]

Shame I can’t do mine as the roof is already black....

 

[PhilYerBoots]

Thanks for posting those photos @JonnyMG .

This is something we've been thinking of doing ourselves with our red ZS.
We had a red Seat Arona with black roof when they came out and I think the look suits a small suv.

I agree with @Lovemyev , it seems to lower what is quite a tall car for it's size and looks very smart, especially with your white/black contrast. I think black mirror caps might be worth considering as well to complete the look.

Can I ask how much the wrap cost for comparison ? as I'm going to ring round and get a few quotes having seen yours.

 

[JonnyMG]

Thanks for posting your before and after shots.
It somehow lowers the stance of the car with the black roof, nice !.
I know @MilesperkWh was keen to get his wife’s ZS “de-chromed”.
He had a few concerns regarding the quality of some of the raps he had seen done.
If not applied correctly, he said it starts peeling at the edges and then looks rough.
Yours looks great, I am sure you will be keeping a close eye on the install.

Hi Lovemyev,
Yep, I can understand the concern any time we hand over our things to a tradesperson! But this time seems to have worked out for me.
The guy I used seems to have done a good job; the edges appear fine at the moment, but I am keeping an eye around the sunroof as the wrapping might have affected the join between the sunroof and the car roof. Will keep an eye and keep you posted.
The guy also did some detailing (in green coz, er, green (eco) car!), including my name for the car which is ZedS, and can be seen in the photos.

 

[JonnyMG]

Thanks for posting those photos @JonnyMG .

This is something we've been thinking of doing ourselves with our red ZS.
We had a red Seat Arona with black roof when they came out and I think the look suits a small suv.

I agree with @Lovemyev , it seems to lower what is quite a tall car for it's size and looks very smart, especially with your white/black contrast. I think black mirror caps might be worth considering as well to complete the look.

Can I ask how much the wrap cost for comparison ? as I'm going to ring round and get a few quotes having seen yours.

Hey PhilYerBoots,
I agree, I do like the look of the black roof - lucky really!
And, yes I am considering the black door mirror caps, I think you're right it would add to the look.
From memory it was £500 for the wrap and the little bits of additional detailing, although it was almost a year ago that I had it done!

 

[SCB86]

I planned on doing this! How much did it cost? Can you upload some more pics please.
The pic below is the rough mock up I made in my cars colour.
I got a quote with the mirror caps and also the roof rails to be wrapped but can't remember how much I was quoted now.

 

[PhilYerBoots]

Shame I can’t do mine as the roof is already black....

You could always go opposite with a white roof !
I've seen a few cars lately with a lighter contrast roof but not sure about them tbh...I think I'd see that as a negative...
Ok..I'll get me coat..

 

[Cocijo]

I planned on doing this! How much did it cost? Can you upload some more pics please.
The pic below is the rough mock up I made in my cars colour.
I got a quote with the mirror caps and also the roof rails to be wrapped but can't remember how much I was quoted now.

I like that. I think perhaps the chrome door bottom strips in black too?

 

[PhilYerBoots]

I like that. I think perhaps the chrome door bottom strips in black too?

I think if you do that you probably need to go full de-chrome as @MilesperkWh mentioned...like this red one done by Luscombes...

 

[Cocijo]

I think if you do that you probably need to go full de-chrome as @MilesperkWh mentioned...like this red one done by Luscombes...

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I like that. I think it was something like £2k though.

 

[PhilYerBoots]

Me too but, ouch, yes a bit expensive. I think roof and mirrors for us.

 

[SCB86]

I think if you do that you probably need to go full de-chrome as @MilesperkWh mentioned...like this red one done by Luscombes...

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Now that looks smart! I'm sure you could get that done much cheaper than £2K though.

 

[Uggy5gsi]

That's the one I have bought on a pre reg 21 plate worth the little bit extra for the look

 

[hotcfdog]

Very sorry to bump a very old thread. Do we have any contacts for Luscombe MG of Leeds. I'm interested in De-Chroming my MG ZS EV?

 

[Nutnut]

Very sorry to bump a very old thread. Do we have any contacts for Luscombe MG of Leeds. I'm interested in De-Chroming my MG ZS EV?

Have you tried calling the dealership directly or starting a chat on their website?

 

[hotcfdog]

No not yet. I was wondering if any members in here had experience with the company in question.

Thanks.