So the other day me neighbor backed into my car and damaged the drivers side door and front fender so it in the shop as of today getting repairs. I've been wanting to paint my car but I ran across the alternative...vehicle wrapping. I'm going to matte black the car either way, but what do you guys think? I think that the wrap would be the best way to go..original paint will still be in tact and if I DO get bored I can have the wrap removed. Plus most places I've looked into do damage repair covered in the warranty. Thoughts? Suggestions?
should i paint or go with a wrap?? input requested
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Here's a few more pictures as you can see I haven't finished the rear bumper and I need my spoiler too. I intentionally left it wingless but I didn't like the look so its going back on. Debating if I should buy the cobra one on AM but dam its expensive Haha. Rather spend it on the rest of my suspension build that I really need. As you can see she's stock height but I have my H&R SS springs at home waiting to be installed but im waiting on the Tokico blues I ordered that are on back order.
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I make signs, digital graphics etc........ quite a bit of experience. I do a lot of different **** to make a dollar.
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can you link the exact vinyl you used? theres a couple to choose from on the site... and as for application fluid, wouldnt water with a tiny amount of dish soap / shampoo be sufficient enough? (thats what ive used in the past for my other vinyl projects
<<<this guy is in the bay area as well, and you guys should come and help me with a wrap as well
GETSUM, would you mind sending me that same PM with the info on everything you bought and used for the application?
looks good dude..Here's a few more pictures as you can see I haven't finished the rear bumper and I need my spoiler too. I intentionally left it wingless but I didn't like the look so its going back on. Debating if I should buy the cobra one on AM but dam its expensive Haha. Rather spend it on the rest of my suspension build that I really need. As you can see she's stock height but I have my H&R SS springs at home waiting to be installed but im waiting on the Tokico blues I ordered that are on back order.
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got any closeups/ high resolution photos of it though?
Ummm well with zero experience it was a bitch i watched those youtube videos and iI thoight it was cak. Like i said you willto have more than enough toto **** upup and learn. You need Tons of patience. Keep in mind I did the install my self no help so I had the vinyl sticking to itself lol. But the heat helps ALOT.
I haven't had it that long only for about two months and I washed it several times. It hold up good. I say it all depends on how well you do the edges and if its applied properly. But mine haven't peeled. There is also a liquid pen to seal the edges if you want to do that.
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yea i bet...i might just test it out on the hood and trunk first and see how difficult is is. I'm the type to throw tools when i get frustrated lol.
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Look online for the brand name "Splash". It's a proprietary formula that deactivates the pressure sensitive glue and allows you to move all over the place (keeps it front sticking to itself also). Splash comes in a concentrated bottle and you just mix it with water in a spray bottle. Splash, a good heat gun, felt squeege, pin pricker, razor knife with plenty of blades and some patience and a shady area is what you need. If you can't find splash easily go to Sign Making, Sign Supplies, Vinyl Cutters, Sign Cutters, Vinyl Banners, Wide Format Color Printers, Laser Engravers they're in Texas and can hook you up with everything you need (probably the vinyl also).
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