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Old May 15, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Got my vet wrapped i love it, cured all my paint ills....and that is a story. It was a fraction of what a paint job cost







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Old May 15, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Looks good.

It sounds interesting. Can I get some more info?
Did you get to design the graphics?
Are there very many places that will do a wrap?
How long does a wrap last?
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Old May 15, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Looks good.

It sounds interesting. Can I get some more info?
Did you get to design the graphics?
Are there very many places that will do a wrap?
How long does a wrap last?
I bough the graphics from Mod Pro www.moproauto.com

Yes I found a absolute TON of places in Cincinnati That do the wraps.
Check local printing companies

If properly taken care of they should last 5-10 years. The wrap is 3mm thick (about 3 sheets of paper)
It can be waxed (not buffed) and washed with a NO TOUCH car wash.

The vinyl is made by 3m

Cost: The quotes i got were between $3800 and $1500.00
The more complex graphic design can drive the price up.

I payed $1500.00 total with installation.
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Nice. With a car cover, it should last even longer. Rock chips will suck, but you can just rip off a section and throw a new one on.
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I dont know what this means
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3mm thick? Someone needs a ruler.
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Originally Posted by shamdave
I dont know what this means
It is a parody of someone eating popcorn at a movie theater in suspense to see the ending.
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Originally Posted by shamdave
I dont know what this means
He's out of a yummy treat for the evenings entertainment and is wondering who can fill his bag.
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[QUOTE=shamdave;1580822088]www.moproauto.com[/url]

Yes I found a absolute TON of places in Cincinnati That do the wraps.If properly taken care of they should last 5-10 years. The wrap is 3mm thick (about 3 sheets of paper)
It can be waxed (not buffed) and washed with a NO TOUCH car wash.





1mm=.0394 inches. One piece of paper=.003 approx. Therefore if the wrap is 3mm its about an 1/8 of an inch thick or approx 40 paper sheets thick.]
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Originally Posted by VetteMed
3mm thick? Someone needs a ruler.
If they used 3M IJ 180 comply it is 2 mil.
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Originally Posted by bangbgC6
If they used 3M IJ 180 comply it is 2 mil.
I mean Its 3 feet thick...and bullet proof
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Why didn't you go the carbon fiber look? I considered it for my 'vert's hardtop, and may still try it.
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Originally Posted by anciano
Why didn't you go the carbon fiber look? I considered it for my 'vert's hardtop, and may still try it.
I almost did but i liked this better
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I almost did but i liked this better
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where in Cincinnati exactly ? do you have their # ? thanks
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