Wrap a C3?
Feb 4, 2023 | 10:14 PM
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Racer
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Wrap a C3?
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!
Feb 4, 2023 | 11:14 PM
Feb 5, 2023 | 09:39 AM
Race Director
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better to use a foam roller and rustoleum...
Feb 5, 2023 | 10:14 AM
Team Owner
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2024 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2015 C2 of Year Finalist
The paint almost has to be flawless under the wrap or your see all the flaws in the old paint
Feb 5, 2023 | 12:02 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Tahoe, CA
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.
Feb 5, 2023 | 02:02 PM
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06-'09,'22,'25
Depending where you live, wrap only lasts a couple of years, then you have to remove and do all over again
Feb 5, 2023 | 05:10 PM
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2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C3 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
as stated any little imperfection will show.....but you can bet some really wild schemes going
Feb 5, 2023 | 05:32 PM
Drifting
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2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
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Leave the rappin' to vanilla ice and look into paint
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Feb 5, 2023 | 10:16 PM
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Racer
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Good point, it's hot here in Fl! THX
Feb 6, 2023 | 06:00 PM
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