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JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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.

Baz · Baz's Garage

"Anyone have experience with a wrapped car ?"

Would be a better thread title, Jack.

No offense.

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by Baz

"Anyone have experience with a wrapped car ?"

Would be a better thread title, Jack.

No offense.

Probably. Too late to change the title now. I just figured guys would put their cursor over the title and see what its about.

IROC · IROC's Garage

Interested also. My 80 series Land Cruiser has faded paint on the hood/roof. Painting the whole vehicle (it's 26 years old) would cost probably 2x what it's worth. So, I am thinking about doing a wrap in satin black (as I would never match the rest of the paint) on those two surfaces only...

wdfifteen · wdfifteen's Garage

I hate wrap. And they play it so loud!!

Shaun @ Tru6 · 06-07-2023, 10:17 AM

your C6 must be a rascal

HobieMarty · 06-07-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

your C6 must be a rascal

Wrascal.

Fixed it for ya. Lol.

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JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

I think I should get a good life from a wrap. The car lives in a garage and I only drive it about 7000 miles/year. The front end has damage from bugs and I hate dealing with paint shops. If it was a simple color like white or black I'd probably paint it myself. I do not have the skills to paint a metallic red tricoat.

stevej37 · 06-07-2023, 10:27 AM

Great thread title Jack.

You did it right.

I would have never clicked on it except for I was thinking Taco Bell Crunchwrap.

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by stevej37

Great thread title Jack.

You did it right.

I would have never clicked on it except for I was thinking Taco Bell Crunchwrap.

Dammit Steve, now I am going to have to go get Taco Bell.

2.7RS · 06-07-2023, 10:31 AM

I like bubble wrap.

I like to puncture the bubbles

GH85Carrera · GH85Carrera's Garage

I have seen some very nice wraps, that only when you look at door and body panel edges can you tell it is a wrap. One guy I know bought a Lamborghini, and had it wrapped in a bright chartreuse green before he had 50 miles on it. He kept it for 4 years, and drove it little, had the wrap removed and the paint looked like new, and back to black. It sold quickly. He said is was about 5 grand for a top level wrap.

LWJ · 06-07-2023, 10:39 AM

I have many customers with wraps. They are construction vans. So, a brutal life. Never garaged. Treated poorly. I think 5 years is about what they get. Your garage queen should do well. People really love the wraps due to the creative opportunities that are opened up.

I have always wanted a Karman Ghia with a tartan plaid design about 45 degrees off of square. A wrap is the solution for that. Won't be doing it, but it is a cool idea.

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I have seen some very nice wraps, that only when you look at door and body panel edges can you tell it is a wrap. One guy I know bought a Lamborghini, and had it wrapped in a bright chartreuse green before he had 50 miles on it. He kept it for 4 years, and drove it little, had the wrap removed and the paint looked like new, and back to black. It sold quickly. He said is was about 5 grand for a top level wrap.

I love black. I could not see covering a black Lambo with any other color, but My Cayman was black. After 6 1/2 years of keeping it clean I could not deal with another black car.

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Originally Posted by LWJ

I have many customers with wraps. They are construction vans. So, a brutal life. Never garaged. Treated poorly. I think 5 years is about what they get. Your garage queen should do well. People really love the wraps due to the creative opportunities that are opened up.

I have always wanted a Karman Ghia with a tartan plaid design about 45 degrees off of square. A wrap is the solution for that. Won't be doing it, but it is a cool idea.

Thanks for the input.

sc_rufctr · 06-07-2023, 10:48 AM

To my mind wrap on cars is "temporary"... 5-8 years maybe? So great for someone who likes messing around with cars.
Also great for changing the look of a car you've had for a long time.

IMO professionally wrapped cars are 5 footers at best. If that's OK then go for it.

Personally I'm not that fussy and there are a whole raft of benefits compared to paint.

(Generally cheaper than good paint, perseveres originality, can be done in your own garage without any specialist equipment or spray booth, easy to fix if you ever have a "bingle" or someone decides to key your car)

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

To my mind wrap on cars is "temporary"... 5-8 years maybe? So great for someone who likes messing around with cars.
Also great for changing the look of a car you've had for a long time.

IMO professionally wrapped cars are 5 footers at best. If that's OK then go for it.

Personally I'm not that fussy and there are a whole raft of benefits compared to paint.

(Generally cheaper than good paint, perseveres originality, can be done in your own garage without any specialist equipment or spray booth, easy to fix if you ever have a "bingle" or someone decides to key your car)

I have thought about DIYing it. May be worth a try. Maybe do the hood and go from there. Hood will be simple and not cost a fortune if I mess it up.

masraum · 06-07-2023, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JackDidley

I think I should get a good life from a wrap. The car lives in a garage and I only drive it about 7000 miles/year. The front end has damage from bugs and I hate dealing with paint shops. If it was a simple color like white or black I'd probably paint it myself. I do not have the skills to paint a metallic red tricoat.

I think a wrap is o decent option when well done, and depending upon the vehicle's usage, and your usage sounds ideal. As long as it looks good, it should protect the paint and allows you to change your car up from time to time (when you replace/re-wrap).

sc_rufctr · 06-07-2023, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JackDidley

I have thought about DIYing it. May be worth a try. Maybe do the hood and go from there. Hood will be simple and not cost a fortune if I mess it up.

DIY is always good but I can get my 911 wrapped locally by a pro for about $2,200 (using less expensive wrap). Not cheap but less than half of the cost of what I would call decent paint.

BTW the latest robot vacuum cleaner from Dyson is $2,400 (AUD locally).

jamesnmlaw · 06-07-2023, 11:18 AM

Supposedly doesn't last too long in intense sunlight/UV, a few years.

JackDidley · JackDidley's Garage

I am thinking $3000 would be a fair price. Pretty sure I could get the front end painted for that. Problem is I live in a small town so I need to drive a bit to get an estimate. I would love to get info with someone that has first hand experience. There is a car show about 10 miles from here Saturday and I think I will see if I can check out some cars there.