Blacked out B Pillar

[Brian’s Dad]

I've seen many people wrap their B Pillar. Is it now done by VW on new builds as standard spec?

 

[Martin]

I've seen many people wrap their B Pillar. Is it now done by VW on new builds as standard spec?

The black out is part of the chrome pack or you can do it yourself with these:
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/vw-california-b-pillar-black-out-decals

 

[2haw]

And I believe that on the Beach, the black B pillar is part of the Exterior Pack.

 

[Brian’s Dad]

I think I'll be doing it the cheap way!

 

[Skewif]

Try a local vehicle wrapping specialist, had mine done for less than £20 all in.

 

[Ocean Spirit]

I'm toying with the idea myself.
My Cali and an edited photo.
I hope this helps the OP without completely high jacking the thread.
Opinions?

 

[Brian’s Dad]

Try a local vehicle wrapping specialist, had mine done for less than £20 all in.

That's good to know - saves me mucking it up

 

[Brian’s Dad]

I'm toying with the idea myself.
My Cali and an edited photo.
I hope this helps the OP without completely high jacking the thread.
Opinions?
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Yes go for it!

 

[LisaM]

I'm toying with the idea myself.
My Cali and an edited photo.
I hope this helps the OP without completely high jacking the thread.
Opinions?

2020 freedom I think we’re both Mojave? This is what ours looks like if it helps (done with the shop vinyls). Really happy with how it turned out!

 

[headsuk]

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2020 freedom I think we’re both Mojave? This is what ours looks like if it helps (done with the shop vinyls). Really happy with how it turned out!

LisaM
Did you purchase the larger EDITION vinyl from VW?

 

[LisaM]

LisaM
Did you purchase the larger EDITION vinyl from VW?

They actually came from here:

http://www.seitenstreifen.com/epage.../Shops/63489622/Categories/VW_T6_Edition_2016

We got all the vinyls fitted at the same time by the chap who did our window tinting, so it came back looking like a different van

 

[Ocean Spirit]

They actually came from here:

http://www.seitenstreifen.com/epage.../Shops/63489622/Categories/VW_T6_Edition_2016

We got all the vinyls fitted at the same time by the chap who did our window tinting, so it came back looking like a different van

It looks cracking!!!!

 

[David Marsh]

I had mine done last week along with security film on the glass.

 

[Ocean Spirit]

When you say security film on the glass????
You mean tints on the inside or something different?

 

[David Marsh]

Something different. It’s security film first and foremost. You can have any colour or crystal clear. Tested to withstand a good hammering or scum trying to smash their way into the vehicle.

 

[Ocean Spirit]

Something different. It’s security film first and foremost. You can have any colour or crystal clear. Tested to withstand a good hammering or scum trying to smash their way into the vehicle.

Thanks!
Does it go on the outside then?

 

[momo44]

My 2017 Ocean

B pillar vinyls from cali club shop (much better than wrap vinyls) https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/vw-california-b-pillar-black-out-decals
Black bumper protection : https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...rotection-film-painted-bumbers-vw-t5-t6-black
Rial wheels 8.5 x18 https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/alloy-...0-4282/8.5x18-et50-5x120-65.1-644510?car=9625

Seat covers : https://www.ukatex-autositzbezuege.de/T6-California-Beach
custom made for T6 Cali more than 90 colors/designs +- 220€

 

[David Marsh]

Thanks!
Does it go on the outside then?

Do you know I’ve not a clue. Just been studying the work and my thoughts are it’s on the inside. The fingernail scratch test I made felt like glass on the exterior but was not as free flowing on the interior. All the widows were removed and prepped before the application was done though if that helps.

 

[larrylamb]

I had mine done last week along with security film on the glass.

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Hi David, where did you have the work done? Not far from you and fancy the black decals but would probably make a hash of it myself.

 

[David Marsh]

Hi David, where did you have the work done? Not far from you and fancy the black decals but would probably make a hash of it myself.

Hi David, where did you have the work done? Not far from you and fancy the black decals but would probably make a hash of it myself.

I had mine done at a company that have done all of my cars over the past nineteen years.
Empire Tinting & Signs on Manchester Road in Castleton.
The black decals were a bit of a pain but look pretty good.

 

[larrylamb]

The black decals were a bit of a pain but look pretty good.

Not an easy diy job then.

 

[David Marsh]

Not an easy diy job then.

Well they used some sort of stuff like very fine fishing line which they stick onto the outside of the car to get a straight line at both the top and bottom of the decal. Then warm and stretch the black decal which hasn’t any shape to it at all. Then they mess and maul about getting the window and the door shut sorted and then pull the ‘fishing line’ off from the bodywork and that in turn cuts the decal into the correct lines.
Saying all that though I’m pretty sure a half decent job could achieve a very good pleasing to the eye result by a steady hand and a bit of patience.
The vinyl used was Self Healing so should it get scratched by a bit of hedgerow all that needs to be done is apply heat from a hair dryer and the scratches just disappear as if by magic. All too clever for me.

 

[Volkywagen]

I had mine done at a company that have done all of my cars over the past nineteen years.
Empire Tinting & Signs on Manchester Road in Castleton.
The black decals were a bit of a pain but look pretty good.

Rochdale? Do you think if I nipped over with mine he would put them on?

 

[David Marsh]

Rochdale? Do you think if I nipped over with mine he would put them on?

I think if you gave them a call would be the best thing to do. They are all over the place doing work.
07779 235617.
Ask for Nigel.

 

[Ocean Spirit]

They actually came from here:

http://www.seitenstreifen.com/epage.../Shops/63489622/Categories/VW_T6_Edition_2016

We got all the vinyls fitted at the same time by the chap who did our window tinting, so it came back looking like a different van

@LisaM
Did you have tnts on top of VW standard or on top of VW tints?
Thanks