For Your Consideration - Paint Alternative
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UPDATE: I am visiting Seven Wraps tomorrow (Wednesday) and I have a bumper with me now to have this discussion. Will let you know what I learn.
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the guys that tried to chrome wrap a set of fiberglass rear bumpers for me couldn't do it , according to them the chrome wrap isn't as stretchy as the regular wrap. i am also curious to see if your guys can do it.
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But I do believe wraps will be the next huge trend, you take what allc34me is doing, others might like a different lay out or a motion theme trim on their paint, it's endless and affordable.
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Looking good, David. I had my 2008 BMW wrapped in satin pearl white in April. Have been happy with the results. Isn't quite as tough as I'd hoped though.
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
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St. Jude Donor '10
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It is a butt fit, no overlap. With a second film the location of the film butt can be masked with a graphic element rendering it nearly impossible to see. Film on paint is strong; film on film (second layer) is even stronger.
I will see if I can get some pictures of it.
Good question, thank you.
David Howard
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I will see if I can get some pictures of it.
Good question, thank you.
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Overall results are looking
so far.M
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If anyone would like to see something specific please let me know, will do my best to capture it.
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Emblems, yes. I will be mounting black powder coated "Stingray" emblems to the side of my car. Wrap goes over the holes, you open the holes and place your emblems. I'll have pictures of that in the near future.
Thanks for asking.
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I'm to the point of thinking about paint myself and have seriously considered both plasti-dip and wrapping. I already have more in my '68 than it will ever be worth and the thought of dumping another 6 grand into it just makes my toes curl. I'm taking it through primer myself, but paint still won't be cheap.
But dipping and wrapping have such a bad reputation with so many (whether deserved or not is a separate discussion), that I'm hesitant. The body on my car is flawless and unhit and I'm putting huge effort into doing everything "right". But I know that the first thought with a dipped car is that it's a mess underneath - because that's often the case. So am I killing the value of all my hard work? I'm doing everything with an eye toward selling the car (since it's taken so much time and money to complete and I need to get some cash back for other things).
I'm following this with great interest. This afternoon, I'm going to hunt around to see if I have any local places that can show me their work. I know David's is sure looking nice, but I need to see one in person to make the call. Great discussion!
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I don't think they'll affect the "real" paint shops too much since wrapping, like plasti-dip, gets thoroughly pooh-poohed by so many. But Maaco should be concerned.
I'm to the point of thinking about paint myself and have seriously considered both plasti-dip and wrapping. I already have more in my '68 than it will ever be worth and the thought of dumping another 6 grand into it just makes my toes curl. I'm taking it through primer myself, but paint still won't be cheap.
But dipping and wrapping have such a bad reputation with so many (whether deserved or not is a separate discussion), that I'm hesitant. The body on my car is flawless and unhit and I'm putting huge effort into doing everything "right". But I know that the first thought with a dipped car is that it's a mess underneath - because that's often the case. So am I killing the value of all my hard work? I'm doing everything with an eye toward selling the car (since it's taken so much time and money to complete and I need to get some cash back for other things).
I'm following this with great interest. This afternoon, I'm going to hunt around to see if I have any local places that can show me their work. I know David's is sure looking nice, but I need to see one in person to make the call. Great discussion!
I'm to the point of thinking about paint myself and have seriously considered both plasti-dip and wrapping. I already have more in my '68 than it will ever be worth and the thought of dumping another 6 grand into it just makes my toes curl. I'm taking it through primer myself, but paint still won't be cheap.
But dipping and wrapping have such a bad reputation with so many (whether deserved or not is a separate discussion), that I'm hesitant. The body on my car is flawless and unhit and I'm putting huge effort into doing everything "right". But I know that the first thought with a dipped car is that it's a mess underneath - because that's often the case. So am I killing the value of all my hard work? I'm doing everything with an eye toward selling the car (since it's taken so much time and money to complete and I need to get some cash back for other things).
I'm following this with great interest. This afternoon, I'm going to hunt around to see if I have any local places that can show me their work. I know David's is sure looking nice, but I need to see one in person to make the call. Great discussion!
My two cents.
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it.
David
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3M refers certified installers through their website: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...ers/preferred/ and talking to a few—especially those close to you—may give you a better understanding of what you can expect.
Unless you're doing a matte finish or some sort of unique design, like David said, I too would have it painted.
Hope this helps.
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