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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 03:46 PM
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I'd also like to see a wrap in torch red...
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 03:53 PM
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Some one listed a Matt red zo6 for sale here. It looked killer with that wrap
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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What's the mil of these wraps?
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 06:14 PM
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Op car looks great.
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramets
What's the mil of these wraps?
1.5 to 1.8 mil depending on the vinyl type.
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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That looks really good.
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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That looks awesome!

Now that my nose has been repainted, I will likely dip mine this Spring.
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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Looks awesome!

I have a 1965 short bed chevy pickup that needs paint and body, had it since 17, I'm 40 years old now

Years ago I decided it can just be more of a rat rod type because paint and body is just so expensive plus there were not body parts available.

Now they make the bedside(fleetside) replacements, door shells etc as the 1960-1966 Gmc/Chevy pickups have gotten older and more popular.

Maybe a wrap is the way to go on it?

This is very exciting!
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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https://www.us.autodip.com

About 1/5 of the price of a wrap, same basic results, WAY easier to DIY.
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 66dts-v
https://www.us.autodip.com

about 1/5 of the price of a wrap, same basic results, way easier to diy.
wow!!!
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 03:20 PM
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looks nice is there any maintenance on it and can you polish it
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 03:56 PM
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Can a primered car be wrapped?
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 08:15 PM
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What never have thought it would look good, but it does. Very nice. The average guy and even some not so average guys would never know.
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 66dts-v
https://www.us.autodip.com

About 1/5 of the price of a wrap, same basic results, WAY easier to DIY.
Do you realize how many rattle cans you would have to order to do a whole car with that product? I have been told 4 gallons minimum to do a proper 'dip' coating on our Vettes.
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 11:03 PM
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looks like the rattle cans are designed for wheels/accessories only (which is under the DIY section of their site). Under "Professional" is where whole car coverage is included, which looks to spray on like a traditional paint job?
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexybird
Looks like they did a good clean job but I would never do this . I always considered this a ricer mod that kids do because they couldn’t afford a real paint job
Solomondrin wrapped his:


Lamborghini Performante
Mercedes 4x4 squared g wagon
McLaren 720s
Porsche Carerra GT
Porsche 911r

As thats only 1/2 the current cars he owns at present, lack of affordability is not always the case.

https://www.youtube.com/user/asalomondrin/videos
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
looks nice is there any maintenance on it and can you polish it
Just wash if needed, use a detailer with out wax (Chadwicks), over waxing can dry out the vinyl over time.....
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Surfer G
Just wash if needed, use a detailer with out wax (Chadwicks), over waxing can dry out the vinyl over time.....
So it can't be polished and when the shine starts to diminish there is no getting it back?
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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WOW, what a great job. Like the new color.
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JR-01
So it can't be polished and when the shine starts to diminish there is no getting it back?
I have toyed w/ getting my car wrapped after a heavy duty detail & paint correction to the original surface...even though I already have the bumper & 1/3 hood covered in Xpel ultimate film, I just like the idea of the whole car being entirely covered & essentially impervious to most damage/wear & tear.

Not nearly as difficult to keep clean, save $$$ over time on paint products & time spent detailing, preserves original paint, etc.


Anyhow - if its vinyl.....I would think some Aerospace 303 would keep it looking NICE if treated once a month or so - it does wonders to my toneau cover on my truck & I've seen what it can do for boat vinyl as well.

Topcoat would work too I would imagine.
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