Full car vinyl wrap

[Dave_Car_Guy]

Originally Posted by kendall993

Can someone please tell me how durable these wraps are? Do the wash well? Meaning do they show dirt after a while or do they come clean like paint? What about scuff marks and scratches?

I have a few friends with full wraps, and some partial wraps. I will have more direct experience soon, once mine is done. But I can tell you that scuffs are not an issue on the vinyl I have seen. Getting hit by a car or bike or something sharp can tear the vinyl, but the amount of impact to do that would also scratch your regular paint. To fix the tear, you would then have to replace that panel's vinyl. So I would say the vinyl isn't any more susceptible than paint is. In some cases, it might be better (the thickness of the vinyl will also make a difference here). As for edges and dirt, if the vinyl is applied correctly, I have not seen any edges come up on my friend's 2-year old job. The vinyl cleans just like paint, its just as impermeable as paint so it isn't like dirt gets "ground in" to the vinyl. Added bonus: you don't need to wax vinyl. Meanwhile, it provides a UV barrier for your original paint.

Most shops seem to tell you the job will last several years. I would imagine that with good care, it could last much longer. I plan on having the vinyl last 3 years and then maybe changing or going back to original color. I am told the vinyl can be removed without difficulty (by the right shop) and the original paint will not be impacted. It's just like putting on a clear protectant and I know from having those on my cars that they come off just fine when you're done with them, and they scratch less easily than paint.

[bigdgpa]

If there is a SoCal group buy or even if not i'm interested when you get to SoCal.

[VGM6]

Originally Posted by bigdgpa

If there is a SoCal group buy or even if not i'm interested when you get to SoCal.

+1

[kendall993]

Originally Posted by Dave_Car_Guy

I have a few friends with full wraps, and some partial wraps. I will have more direct experience soon, once mine is done. But I can tell you that scuffs are not an issue on the vinyl I have seen. Getting hit by a car or bike or something sharp can tear the vinyl, but the amount of impact to do that would also scratch your regular paint. To fix the tear, you would then have to replace that panel's vinyl. So I would say the vinyl isn't any more susceptible than paint is. In some cases, it might be better (the thickness of the vinyl will also make a difference here). As for edges and dirt, if the vinyl is applied correctly, I have not seen any edges come up on my friend's 2-year old job. The vinyl cleans just like paint, its just as impermeable as paint so it isn't like dirt gets "ground in" to the vinyl. Added bonus: you don't need to wax vinyl. Meanwhile, it provides a UV barrier for your original paint.

Most shops seem to tell you the job will last several years. I would imagine that with good care, it could last much longer. I plan on having the vinyl last 3 years and then maybe changing or going back to original color. I am told the vinyl can be removed without difficulty (by the right shop) and the original paint will not be impacted. It's just like putting on a clear protectant and I know from having those on my cars that they come off just fine when you're done with them, and they scratch less easily than paint.

Thanks for you input. Im considering doing this because I want to try and totally different look on my car and figure its a lot cheaper to go back to the original color after a while if I dont like it.

What color are you going with?

[Dave_Car_Guy]

Originally Posted by kendall993

Thanks for you input. Im considering doing this because I want to try and totally different look on my car and figure its a lot cheaper to go back to the original color after a while if I dont like it.

What color are you going with?

First, let me say it is for my daughter's car. With that said: Pink. Yeah, I know...

And therefore going back to the original color later is exactly what attracts me to the less-permanent vinyl process as well. When she is a bit older and wants a more sedate red Mini Cooper, we can just simply remove the pink vinyl. Viola! New car.

[kendall993]

Originally Posted by Dave_Car_Guy

First, let me say it is for my daughter's car. With that said: Pink. Yeah, I know...

And therefore going back to the original color later is exactly what attracts me to the less-permanent vinyl process as well. When she is a bit older and wants a more sedate red Mini Cooper, we can just simply remove the pink vinyl. Viola! New car.

Always planning ahead, good man.

[JRbmwM6]

How'd you get the red behind the angel eyes on the orions? are those custom?

Originally Posted by umichchris

full car wraps is something i recently started doing as my passion for modding extended past my own Beast and onto other peoples cars (for $$ lol).

I recently wrapped a fellow members car over on e60.net in matte white, also painted the trim and redid/installed his orions as well. check out the pics. too bad youre in northern Cali...im relocating from Detroit out to SoCal in the coming weeks and could have hooked you up!


here are some before (black sapphire metallic & some fading trim) and after shoots plus close ups.

[sn3akerh3ad]

Originally Posted by umichchris

sounds great!

im just now finishing up my car....im going to start a thread soon so you guys can see the progression of the project. this weekend ill be finishing everything up, putting on gloss black wheels, installing my lowering kit, taking off my calipers for paint and installing some StopTech stainless steel lines...should be fun (exhausting).

i will be in LA starting 4.25.12 i cant wait!

how much do you charge for labor, i want to wrap my entire car matte white minus the roof. im located in northern cali but will make the drive to LA if need be. i could also get a full roll of wrap in matte white for about 450. let me know asap. thanks...

reggie

209-210-7229. text me, rarely do i visit the site.. cant receive PMs

[umichchris]

just a quick heads-up for everyone....i am now out here in SoCal for good.

currently house hunting and also looking for commercial garage space for the shop i plan to get rolling. if anyone is still interested in vinyl wrap services...i am planning to offer a group buy at a discounted rate in the interim before i get the shop up and rolling.

in the meantime, if you see a Matte Anthracite Metallic M5 w/ yellow brakes and gloss black wheels fly by you wave hello lol

[VGM6]

Originally Posted by umichchris

just a quick heads-up for everyone....i am now out here in SoCal for good.

currently house hunting and also looking for commercial garage space for the shop i plan to get rolling. if anyone is still interested in vinyl wrap services...i am planning to offer a group buy at a discounted rate in the interim before i get the shop up and rolling.

in the meantime, if you see a Matte Anthracite Metallic M5 w/ yellow brakes and gloss black wheels fly by you wave hello lol

I'll be back home a little less then two weeks maybe we can meet up there's a caravan happening on may 12th at night if you wanna join as a welcome meet to California lol. Congrats on your safe travels send me a pm if you want my number I'll be landing that day.