For Your Consideration - Paint Alternative
08-10-2016, 05:16 AM
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Anxious to see how this turns out. I know it will look good. Ever heard of plastidip? I've looked in to a couple local shops that dip cars. A fraction of the price of paint ($800) for my C3. Cool thing is just like a wrap when you get tired of it you peel it off. They have some pretty wicked colors out there.
Here is a C7 that has been plastidipped.
Here is a C7 that has been plastidipped.
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08-10-2016, 07:41 AM
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08-10-2016, 07:45 AM
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Very interesting,
Curious why you picked this over paint as your build doesn't look like you are on a withstraint of a budget so I take it you dig it.
I am very curious how the price of one color would compete with the people who do a one color paint job at home that comes out very nice and costs 1200.00 or less plus minus, will it last as long as their paint?
Also clue me in some is the wrap the same as that stuff they cut the window decals from?
Where I am doing this same type build, flares, road race look, but low end compared to yours a wrap company who wanted to wrap my car in a sponsor type advertising thing for free or cut rate since I want it to look like a racer anyway, hum, might be an angle for me over flat black.
Curious why you picked this over paint as your build doesn't look like you are on a withstraint of a budget so I take it you dig it.
I am very curious how the price of one color would compete with the people who do a one color paint job at home that comes out very nice and costs 1200.00 or less plus minus, will it last as long as their paint?
Also clue me in some is the wrap the same as that stuff they cut the window decals from?
Where I am doing this same type build, flares, road race look, but low end compared to yours a wrap company who wanted to wrap my car in a sponsor type advertising thing for free or cut rate since I want it to look like a racer anyway, hum, might be an angle for me over flat black.
Thanks for the comments.
David
08-10-2016, 07:49 AM
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Anxious to see how this turns out. I know it will look good. Ever heard of plastidip? I've looked in to a couple local shops that dip cars. A fraction of the price of paint ($800) for my C3. Cool thing is just like a wrap when you get tired of it you peel it off. They have some pretty wicked colors out there.
Here is a C7 that has been plastidipped.
Here is a C7 that has been plastidipped.
Thanks for sharing. Only limited by our imaginations.
David
08-10-2016, 07:52 AM
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I will ask them for some additional information about surface prep and see if they will share their pictures of the pickup truck I saw them wrap.
It was an amazing transformation. They also just finished a wrap for a car that will be auctioned off, I'll see if I can get pictures of that as well.
Thanks for the questions.
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08-10-2016, 08:00 AM
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I'd consider it just for the time/prep vs cost factor. I can paint, and get reasonable results relatively cheaply, but the time involved to get everything prepped properly is huge. If for a similar price I could have a car wrapped and get good results, with little to no prep time on my part, I'd definitely consider it. Keen to see your results.
08-10-2016, 08:08 AM
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I took these images from the web site of the company doing my corvette racer. I am not advertising for them, I am demonstrating their technology for all. There are many companies that can supply this type of wrapping service, so please look for a local source near you if you have further interest. My intention is to share and learn together here, not to sell the idea to everyone. I receive no remuneration or discounts from the wrap company for sharing this information or for anyone that would come with their cars, I just want to give my fellow Corvette owners an additional option.
This truck had a white body, blue door, and red hood made from parts after the truck had been damaged. To get it all back to an advertising and usable good looking truck the owner chose to have it wrapped versus painting it all to match.
Cigar boat graphics have really started to become popular.
And this is the latest car I saw. This one has a hood that will be signed by the local police before the auction. Nice tribute car with stunning graphics, these pictures really don't do it justice.
I didn't mention it previously but they can take the film over the windows as well with graphics or with a tint. Here you see the name of the fund on the window.
I hope you enjoy seeing these, let your imagination run wild and then wrap it on your ride.
Have a great week.
David
This truck had a white body, blue door, and red hood made from parts after the truck had been damaged. To get it all back to an advertising and usable good looking truck the owner chose to have it wrapped versus painting it all to match.
Cigar boat graphics have really started to become popular.
And this is the latest car I saw. This one has a hood that will be signed by the local police before the auction. Nice tribute car with stunning graphics, these pictures really don't do it justice.
I didn't mention it previously but they can take the film over the windows as well with graphics or with a tint. Here you see the name of the fund on the window.
I hope you enjoy seeing these, let your imagination run wild and then wrap it on your ride.
Have a great week.
David
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08-10-2016, 08:14 AM
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And I found a 2015 ZO6 Corvette that has the clear overwrap paint protection. Nice.
08-10-2016, 04:17 PM
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08-10-2016, 04:20 PM
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Wednesday Update
Two days progress. Won't be too long before we start seeing some color show up on the car...more tomorrow.
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08-10-2016, 04:28 PM
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Two days progress. Won't be too long before we start seeing some color show up on the car...more tomorrow.
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Looks greaet to me.
08-10-2016, 04:34 PM
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It isn't flawless, but it is very nice. Today I was discussing the graphics with them and they asked if I wanted to incorporate burned paint near the side pipes. I never thought about it but with graphics you can incorporate flaws such as checking, burn marks, chips, and more if you wanted that worn look. Maybe I will take it to the track when it is done and just put the authentic worn look on it. LOL.
More soon.
Thanks for following along.
David
More soon.
Thanks for following along.
David
08-10-2016, 04:35 PM
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Very interesting thread, especially since I am considering taking a 5-day car-wrapping course in a few weeks.
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P.S. AllC34Me, your car is looking great. Those guys know how to properly wrap cars for sure!
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P.S. AllC34Me, your car is looking great. Those guys know how to properly wrap cars for sure!
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The C-3 Corvette has some very challenging angles throughout the car. Brian from Seven Wraps has said it is a fun project, tough project, but fun. Tomorrow he will wrap the hood which also has compound angles. Then he lays out the dimensions for the template and we begin the design elements. Logos have been selected and will include Sunoco Racing Fuels, GM Performance Parts, Detroit Vintage Wheels, Holley EFI, Mickey Thompson Tires, Hooker Headers, and Summit Racing. I will also have the Seven Wraps Logo on the car. Others?
Cheers and thanks for looking.
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Cheers and thanks for looking.
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08-10-2016, 05:36 PM
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The C-3 Corvette has some very challenging angles throughout the car. Brian from Seven Wraps has said it is a fun project, tough project, but fun. Tomorrow he will wrap the hood which also has compound angles. Then he lays out the dimensions for the template and we begin the design elements. Logos have been selected and will include Sunoco Racing Fuels, GM Performance Parts, Detroit Vintage Wheels, Holley EFI, Mickey Thompsoen Tires, Hooker Headers, and Summit Racing. I will also have the Seven Wraps Logo on the car. Others?
Cheers and thanks for looking.
David
Cheers and thanks for looking.
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Too bad you can't get some of those companies to sponsor it
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