Paint or Wrap $
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Racer
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From: north branford ct
Paint or Wrap $
I bought a 1969 convertible 427/390 4speed to drive for a while and sell my 1990 convertible but after learning an expensive lesson on buying a car unseen in person as all the videos and pictures can never show you the paint job. Lots of guys say the paint is great 10 ‘ away or at 100 mph well let’s just say I learned my lesson. So with no power anything and a recent back surgery I am going to sell the 69 and keep the luxury car the 1990 lol the question is as matching numbers and only 47,000 miles should I paint it and get top dollar or wrap it and get more than it’s worth as is? Or would the wrap mess it up as being numbers matching? Sorry for being long winded but I’m recovering and have a lot of time on my hands 😂Thanks
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Dec 19, 2022, 11:53 AM
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If you’re selling it, just leave it alone. From the buyers perspective, I’d much rather buy a car without the flipper paint and deal with it on my own terms.
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If the paint is not perfect under the wrap the wrap will show all the imperfections in the paint. If it’s truly original leave it alone
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If its smooth...it will be okay, cracks and spiderwebbing will show
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Scratches and rubs show up on the surface of wraps very easily as well. Its not as hardy as a paint job
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wraps are good for cars that are used as billboards. busy with pics and wording all over. one color and the flaws start showing big-time. i usually recommend maaco over 10k on up real paint jobs, but a numbers big block car? let the guy who is gonna restore it decide. i bought my 75 convert from copart pics. paint was horrible. but i paid 2800 plus fees and shipping...
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If the car’s value lies in its originality, sticking a wrap on it takes it in the wrong direction. Dont even think of it.
Dont waste money on paint, either. Easier sell as-is.
Dont waste money on paint, either. Easier sell as-is.
