This is very interesting David.

I look forward to seeing the progress.

Am sure it will fit your build theme perfectly.

Craig

 

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.

 

What type body prep is required? The same as if you were painting, or can you put over your existing, but faded out, paint?

 

PM sent with the information Wes.
Best regards,
David

 

Easy decision Bats. If you check the cost of painting a car like this using a design theme like this and want to have the logos painted as well you are well above the cost I will have invested in this car. I won't own this car forever, I never do, so the next owner can always remove the top layer and leave it white, or change the color or scheme to fit their own personality. Like anything new it has pluses and drawbacks, all decisions do.

Thanks for the comments.

David

 

I have heard of it and I hear it works well for those cars seeking a single color change. The majority of the market is using wraps and dips to get inexpensive color changes and that makes great sense. The owner of Seven Wraps has a BMW that is luminescent GOLD. If I can get a picture of it today I will.
Thanks for sharing. Only limited by our imaginations.
David

 

No prep required. If your car has paint on it now you are ready. Mine had pin holes in the right rear quarter panel but the wrap covers them and they are gone. The Corvette lettering on the rear of the car was removed, the holes left in place, and the wrap covers them now and will carry graphics there of the car name. Can easily be opened again and letters added if someone wants to do that.

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.

David Howard
AllC34Me

 

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.

 

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

 

And I found a 2015 ZO6 Corvette that has the clear overwrap paint protection. Nice.

 

They want 10,000 bucks to paint my car ,a wrap is starting to look good.

 

 

Two days progress. Won't be too long before we start seeing some color show up on the car...more tomorrow.

David Howard
AllC34Me

 

Looks greaet to me.

 

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

 

Very interesting thread, especially since I am considering taking a 5-day car-wrapping course in a few weeks.

Subscribed!


P.S. AllC34Me, your car is looking great. Those guys know how to properly wrap cars for sure!

 

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.

David

 

Too bad you can't get some of those companies to sponsor it

 

That would be nice.

 

So when two parts come together like the rear section do they over lap or butt up to each other? Looking great so far.