Wrap - Page 3

sc_rufctr · 06-08-2023, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I think this guy misunderstood the concept when he heard about the Tesla Plaid Edition.

"Urban Cam"

aigel · aigel's Garage

One aspect is what happens if you get into a fender bender. Any damage to the wrap, good luck replacing it, even if you can still get the material, the rest of the car will have faded.

I also think removal is a total PITA and you may ruin what's left of your original paint even further.

I'd do it on a race car that I want graphics on, but otherwise, a no-go.

WPOZZZ · 06-09-2023, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I think this guy misunderstood the concept when he heard about the Tesla Plaid Edition.

That's a Burberry wrap.

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

Welllll, I remembered I have a drag racing friend that owns a body shop, about 40 miles away. Went to see him and he is going to repaint the front fenders, bumper, hood and mirrors for a very good price. Doors back the paint is great. Front has a ton of rock chips , so that is the rout I will take.

Steve Carlton · 06-09-2023, 07:10 AM

Maybe put a clear bra on after the paint cures.

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Maybe put a clear bra on after the paint cures.

Strong possibility.

rcooled · 06-09-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by aigel

I'd do it on a race car that I want graphics on, but otherwise, a no-go.

Race cars are often wrapped because the material used weighs less than the paint would for similar results.

No paint on this bodywork ↓

Baz · Baz's Garage

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Originally Posted by JackDidley

Welllll, I remembered I have a drag racing friend that owns a body shop, about 40 miles away. Went to see him and he is going to repaint the front fenders, bumper, hood and mirrors for a very good price. Doors back the paint is great. Front has a ton of rock chips , so that is the rout I will take.

This sounds like a great way to go, Jack.......good luck with it!

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by Baz

This sounds like a great way to go, Jack.......good luck with it!

It does not go in until July 24 but I think it is worth the wait. Mayb I will get some before/after pics.

Baz · Baz's Garage

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Originally Posted by JackDidley

It does not go in until July 24 but I think it is worth the wait. Maybe I will get some before/after pics.

Yes please.....

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

Well it has been a while but the paint is done. Two week delay getting it in the shop and two weeks there. I am pretty happy with the results.

stevej37 · 08-23-2023, 03:36 PM

^^^ Looks great!
What does the windshield decal say?

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ Looks great!
What does the windshield decal say?

Thanks. Holley LS Fest. Huge event. Drag racing, car show, autocross, drifting and more. Any car can participate as long as it has an LS powerplant. And someone has put an LS in nearly every car out there. Rolls, Porsche, Lotus, Lambo, you name it. The sticker is from last year. It is coming up around the 8th of September. I was registered months ago.

stevej37 · 08-23-2023, 04:24 PM

I had never heard of it....so I searched. Looks like fun!

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

Yes, the mail truck was behind me in the staging lanes last year. Soooo many people and cars. Hars to not have fun.

Baz · Baz's Garage

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Originally Posted by JackDidley

Well it has been a while but the paint is done. Two week delay getting it in the shop and two weeks there. I am pretty happy with the results.

Looks great, Jack....love the colour! Enjoy!

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by Baz

Looks great, Jack....love the colour! Enjoy!

Thanks Baz. The entire nose had so many rock/bug chips, I just couldnt take it anymore. I looked at some before pics but the chips just dont show up in pics.

Deschodt · 08-25-2023, 12:28 PM

PSA: don't ever WRAP your car - EVER.

I'm really not a fan. But read that and then you do you ;-)

Deschodt · 08-25-2023, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JackDidley

Anyone have experience with a wrapped car ? I'd like to get my C6 done but not if it will only last 1 or 2 years. A 5 year life I can accept. Saw a car Sunday that looked great from 10 feet. got close and it had wrinkles on edges and it really killed the car for me.

It's very doubtful it will last 5 years "while looking good" unless you garage the car, drive very little and protect it often...Way more often than you would paint. It costs a lot, it takes a lot of maintenance. It's an absolute biatch to remove. Warranties mean nothing if it comes to that. Again read the post above make your own mind up. I lost $4K and 1 entire week of labor (and fingertips) to remove it after 15 months. The liquid wrap thing (which is really a fancier plastidip) sounds interesting though. Not cheap either.

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by Deschodt

PSA: don't ever WRAP your car - EVER.

I'm really not a fan. But read that and then you do you ;-)

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Originally Posted by Deschodt

It's very doubtful it will last 5 years "while looking good" unless you garage the car, drive very little and protect it often...Way more often than you would paint. It costs a lot, it takes a lot of maintenance. It's an absolute biatch to remove. Warranties mean nothing if it comes to that. Again read the post above make your own mind up. I lost $4K and 1 entire week of labor (and fingertips) to remove it after 15 months. The liquid wrap thing (which is really a fancier plastidip) sounds interesting though. Not cheap either.

Thanks Deschodt. Based on your posts and and other research. I decided to just get the whole front end repainted. I also remembered that a buddy runs a paint & body shop about 30 miles away. He did the paint and I picked it up a couple days ago. $2000 and it looks great. A near perfect match and I am very happy. A wrap was going to be $3-$4000 and I decided I would not be satisfied, long term.