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08-10-2016, 07:04 PM
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I will see if I can get some pictures of it.
Good question, thank you.
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08-10-2016, 07:33 PM
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My understanding is you cannot put it over primer, it needs something to adhere to and primer does not have the proper surface tension.
Depending upon thickness and use you can get 5-10 years life out of the wrap. There are various types of vinyl that can be used for the wrap. The real strength to a wrap is over new paint as a protective coating. I should have considered something like this on top of my new paint job on Sparty. All but eliminates stone chips.
Hope that helps.
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08-10-2016, 11:02 PM
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Helps and hurts,
I love your rims and finally know I will be happy with the 295 50's all around and it will work and fit...win
I will be in primer, mike and tommy damaged way too much of my car for it not to be primed so I guess a wrap isn't gonna happen for me
I love your rims and finally know I will be happy with the 295 50's all around and it will work and fit...win
I will be in primer, mike and tommy damaged way too much of my car for it not to be primed so I guess a wrap isn't gonna happen for me
08-10-2016, 11:19 PM
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08-10-2016, 11:22 PM
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I'm going to be updating my information on the car build which is located here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...as-sought.html
If you have any further questions I will check here for them and help as I can.
Thanks for the discussion folks, good stuff.
David Howard
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...as-sought.html
If you have any further questions I will check here for them and help as I can.
Thanks for the discussion folks, good stuff.
David Howard
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Thursday update.
08-11-2016, 08:30 PM
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08-11-2016, 10:18 PM
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Actually, I would call Geek Wraps in Ft. Lauderdale and ask.
AFAIK, you can apply vinyl wrap on a lot of surfaces, but for a car, I am sure you want it to be as flawless as possible. I read in one of the vinyl wrap forums a while back, someone recommending spray bombing the primer with clear, in order to provide better adhesion. Not sure if this is correct and again, a vinyl wrap pro can most likely answer that question.
Here's a video (only the first couple of minutes show a C3, of all things) of a car being wrapped.
It's truly fascinating to see how they can literally sculpt the vinyl so it conforms to complex surfaces.
As far as life/durability, I think both 3M and Avery have 5-year warranties, but that may be for printed vinyl, so that's something else to ask Geek Wraps. Or they can give you contact info for an installer near you. (954) 783-3117.
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Hey Bats, you may want to check with someone who specializes in car wraps. Sign shops have different standards.
Actually, I would call Geek Wraps in Ft. Lauderdale and ask.
AFAIK, you can apply vinyl wrap on a lot of surfaces, but for a car, I am sure you want it to be as flawless as possible. I read in one of the vinyl wrap forums a while back, someone recommending spray bombing the primer with clear, in order to provide better adhesion. Not sure if this is correct and again, a vinyl wrap pro can most likely answer that question.
Here's a video (only the first couple of minutes show a C3, of all things) of a car being wrapped.
It's truly fascinating to see how they can literally sculpt the vinyl so it conforms to complex surfaces.
As far as life/durability, I think both 3M and Avery have 5-year warranties, but that may be for printed vinyl, so that's something else to ask Geek Wraps. Or they can give you contact info for an installer near you. (954) 783-3117.
https://youtu.be/Uv8Xpr-8Qt0?t=30s
Actually, I would call Geek Wraps in Ft. Lauderdale and ask.
AFAIK, you can apply vinyl wrap on a lot of surfaces, but for a car, I am sure you want it to be as flawless as possible. I read in one of the vinyl wrap forums a while back, someone recommending spray bombing the primer with clear, in order to provide better adhesion. Not sure if this is correct and again, a vinyl wrap pro can most likely answer that question.
Here's a video (only the first couple of minutes show a C3, of all things) of a car being wrapped.
It's truly fascinating to see how they can literally sculpt the vinyl so it conforms to complex surfaces.
As far as life/durability, I think both 3M and Avery have 5-year warranties, but that may be for printed vinyl, so that's something else to ask Geek Wraps. Or they can give you contact info for an installer near you. (954) 783-3117.
https://youtu.be/Uv8Xpr-8Qt0?t=30s
08-11-2016, 11:21 PM
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Hey Bats, you may want to check with someone who specializes in car wraps. Sign shops have different standards.
Actually, I would call Geek Wraps in Ft. Lauderdale and ask.
AFAIK, you can apply vinyl wrap on a lot of surfaces, but for a car, I am sure you want it to be as flawless as possible. I read in one of the vinyl wrap forums a while back, someone recommending spray bombing the primer with clear, in order to provide better adhesion. Not sure if this is correct and again, a vinyl wrap pro can most likely answer that question.
Here's a video (only the first couple of minutes show a C3, of all things) of a car being wrapped.
It's truly fascinating to see how they can literally sculpt the vinyl so it conforms to complex surfaces.
As far as life/durability, I think both 3M and Avery have 5-year warranties, but that may be for printed vinyl, so that's something else to ask Geek Wraps. Or they can give you contact info for an installer near you. (954) 783-3117.
Actually, I would call Geek Wraps in Ft. Lauderdale and ask.
AFAIK, you can apply vinyl wrap on a lot of surfaces, but for a car, I am sure you want it to be as flawless as possible. I read in one of the vinyl wrap forums a while back, someone recommending spray bombing the primer with clear, in order to provide better adhesion. Not sure if this is correct and again, a vinyl wrap pro can most likely answer that question.
Here's a video (only the first couple of minutes show a C3, of all things) of a car being wrapped.
It's truly fascinating to see how they can literally sculpt the vinyl so it conforms to complex surfaces.
As far as life/durability, I think both 3M and Avery have 5-year warranties, but that may be for printed vinyl, so that's something else to ask Geek Wraps. Or they can give you contact info for an installer near you. (954) 783-3117.
Thanks it is an option I have to look into more, there are some stunning results
08-11-2016, 11:27 PM
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08-11-2016, 11:42 PM
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This all is a bit deer in headlights for my brain right now, ac34me's car is so darn stunning, his build is very much what I am going for except his is pristine I want mine to have a patina look like the hot rod guys who air brush or wrap pseudo rust on their fenders,
As far as sponsor labels for me goes, I have hit companies many times and they will normally jump right on it and send you free decals it is after all free advertising for them, coker tires used to send you a cool tire key chain just for asking.
And I had a few ask if I would have interest in an advertising wrap,
I was way too far from a running car to consider it, and I would have to at the very least use or support a product that's plastered on my car
but when I am closer I will see who has interest, it's surprising what they will just give you when you ask the right person....
As far as sponsor labels for me goes, I have hit companies many times and they will normally jump right on it and send you free decals it is after all free advertising for them, coker tires used to send you a cool tire key chain just for asking.
And I had a few ask if I would have interest in an advertising wrap,
I was way too far from a running car to consider it, and I would have to at the very least use or support a product that's plastered on my car
but when I am closer I will see who has interest, it's surprising what they will just give you when you ask the right person....
08-12-2016, 02:04 AM
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08-12-2016, 06:01 AM
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Seven Wraps is a specialty wrap company only, they are not a sign shop. If you want to check with Brian at Seven Wraps he can answer any questions you would have on warranties, etc. He can be reached at Brian@SevenWraps.com and he is the partner/owner.
As I mentioned in a previous post...