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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.
It says right on the website "Don't use the aerosol cans for full body dip", that's why they sell it in a gallon.
My buddy did his GTR with a Harbor Freight airless spray gun and the old style dip. He will reshoot his GTR and now his Veydor with the Autodip because it has a smooth finish that can be buffed. I think his last dip cost him about $140 with the chameleon top coat. He said it would be about $250 with the autodip. A wrap will cost you at least a grand.
So it can't be polished and when the shine starts to diminish there is no getting it back?
Best to check with your vinyl guy, also check you tube they have videos on how to care for vinyl wraps. gloss should last 5 years under normal conditions and care.
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.
Aerospace 303 is also recommend by my vinyl shop....
It says right on the website "Don't use the aerosol cans for full body dip", that's why they sell it in a gallon.
My buddy did his GTR with a Harbor Freight airless spray gun and the old style dip. He will reshoot his GTR and now his Veydor with the Autodip because it has a smooth finish that can be buffed. I think his last dip cost him about $140 with the chameleon top coat. He said it would be about $250 with the autodip. A wrap will cost you at least a grand.
Yes, that is plasti-dip. It's actually silver.
I went back and poked around on their page after posting. Initially I thought that they only offered it in the rattle cans...totally missed the professional tab and by the gallon options. That looks like a far better product than the plasti dip that people have been using for years now. And going the 'professional' by the gallon option you could add some pearl to the product to 'tint' the colors is what I'm thinking. Going to have to look into this product a bit more.
I truly dislike the term ricer, in particular as it applies to vehicle wrap which has evolved into a legitimate and dramatic mod for anyone who wants to personalize their car. Here are a few wrapped cars...none made in Japan.
I’m a bit of a wrap ‘hobbyist’ but never done more than interior parts. Never seen a torch red one, and I know that there are no vinyls out there that are exactly torch red. Lots of reds, but not according to GM colors.
I’m a bit of a wrap ‘hobbyist’ but never done more than interior parts. Never seen a torch red one, and I know that there are no vinyls out there that are exactly torch red. Lots of reds, but not according to GM colors.
There are probably some reds that are close enough that you wouldn't notice a difference. I'm more concerned about the level of gloss from the wrap. Torch red paint can be made to look like glass, and I don't know if you can get that much shine from a wrap...
Is this type of wrap porous? I'm familiar with a product called "Diamond Shield" that is porous, and they STRONGLY recommend 303 because of the mold that can appear UNDER it. Once it begins you can't get rid of it. The only way is to remove the wrap, and it's not easy.
Is this type of wrap porous? I'm familiar with a product called "Diamond Shield" that is porous, and they STRONGLY recommend 303 because of the mold that can appear UNDER it. Once it begins you can't get rid of it. The only way is to remove the wrap, and it's not easy.
I’m not an expert but I would say no. I’ve observed lots of wraps and associated info and never saw anything addressing your concern. These wraps are specifically made to adhere to smooth surfaces. However, some are designed to be just on flats and will disappoint on a surface with compound curves like our cars. Others are not designed for automotive applications either, tho’ many hobbyists use them anyway.
Funny how some people call anything cosmetically different rice/ricer. the acronym RICE was originally short for Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements but has been misused and accepted by many to mean any sort of unappealing (to an individual or group/groups) cosmetic enhancements. To call a wrap or respray RICE is actually kind of ignorant. As long as the owner likes it that's all that matters.
Chasboy -- Do you know what the color name or wrap that is on that Huracan? That looks killer
Funny how some people call anything cosmetically different rice/ricer. the acronym RICE was originally short for Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements but has been misused and accepted by many to mean any sort of unappealing (to an individual or group/groups) cosmetic enhancements. To call a wrap or respray RICE is actually kind of ignorant. As long as the owner likes it that's all that matters.
Chasboy -- Do you know what the color name or wrap that is on that Huracan? That looks killer
I’m going to give it a try. I probably (if I do) wont see this guy till next summer.
Avery Satin Fresh Spring Gold/silver seems to be the closest. If you go to metrorestyling.com or fellers.com there’s loads of colors. I’ll look into it more later.
RICE
Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements. (R.I.C.E.)Parts put on cars to make them look fast, when they have no internal tuning, and are actually slow as hell. Parts usually consist of excessivley angular bodykits, large rear spoilers, neon, sponsor stickers, chrome rims, fake "coffee can" exhaust tips, and loud, annoying paint jobs and/or vinyls. Sometimes parts are do-it-yourself installed and are basically duct taped to the car. Most commonly known for being done to Honda Civics, but can also be done to slow domestic vehicles, such as a Chevy Cavalier, etc.
