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Aug 17, 2023 | 12:48 PM

zdave83

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Paint vs wrap

Has there been a recent thread on paint vs wrap ? I searched and didn't see one.

If not ... has anyone evaluated one versus the other ? If so can you pass along what you learned ? Pics if possible ? If you chose to wrap, did you also choose to have PPF applied ?

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Aug 17, 2023 | 03:10 PM

Cool95vette

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One downside with a wrap is with paint you can buff out scratches. If your wrap scratches you have to re-wrap that panel.

Aug 17, 2023 | 05:05 PM

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From what I've read the surface under the wrap has to be flat and pit free because the wrap will show all bad spots just like paint.

Aug 17, 2023 | 05:33 PM

Greg

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I've see a few great wraps here locally in iridescent colors that would be very difficult to duplicate with paint. I would really consider trying a wrap for a few years just for something different and fun. I think they could do a Corvette for $2-$3K.

Aug 17, 2023 | 06:01 PM

Bills17n72

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wonder how many years the wrap will last?

Aug 17, 2023 | 08:10 PM

Corey_68

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wonder how many years the wrap will last?

on average 4-5 years, and body has to be straight, any waves, cracks, etc will show through.

Aug 18, 2023 | 02:03 AM

zdave83

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One downside with a wrap is with paint you can buff out scratches. If your wrap scratches you have to re-wrap that panel.

My understanding is that PPF helps protect against that. And, a heat gun can be used on PPF to work out some scratches. But I'm sure another layer of material is close to double the cost. However I need PPF anyway, at least in the vulnerable places, so I view it as cost for both paint and wrap.

Aug 18, 2023 | 02:12 AM

zdave83

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That's kind of the way I look at it. I understand it preserves paint, rather than risk damage like a bra, so you can go back to the original paint if you want and it should be in relatively good condition. I've seen some dark color chrome wraps that offer a unique look without requiring sunglasses