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Old Feb 4, 2023 | 10:14 PM
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Knowing how expensive it is to paint a C3, I was wondering if anyone has wrapped theirs? If so, please share pics, cost, and the pros/cons. Thanks!
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Old Feb 4, 2023 | 11:14 PM
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Have a look here, David did one a few years ago, others have as well.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rnative-2.html


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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 09:39 AM
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better to use a foam roller and rustoleum...
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 10:14 AM
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The paint almost has to be flawless under the wrap or your see all the flaws in the old paint
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I considered the same thought of wrapping, spoke with an expert and he said if the paint has any imperfections it will show through the vinyl. So theres that. I'm soda blasting the body and starting from scratch.
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 02:02 PM
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Depending where you live, wrap only lasts a couple of years, then you have to remove and do all over again
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 05:10 PM
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as stated any little imperfection will show.....but you can bet some really wild schemes going
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Leave the rappin' to vanilla ice and look into paint
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