Paint or wrap
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: New Caney Texas
At similar price points it is a no-brainer.
Paint.
Vinyl has to be replaced due to age and UV exposure. Additionally since you can't buff out vinyl for light scratches or scuffs repairs mean having it reqrapped at additional expense.
Paint.
Vinyl has to be replaced due to age and UV exposure. Additionally since you can't buff out vinyl for light scratches or scuffs repairs mean having it reqrapped at additional expense.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Had vinyl stripes and they showed marks where bugs and stuff rubbed them. Had to replace every year or 2.
Now have paint that can be polished and touched up.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: New Caney Texas
Exactly, the OEM matte vinyl stripes on my 2012 CE show every rub, mark and scuff. I've seriously considered pulling the vinyl and have the stripes reproduced using a matte clear.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Az
Certain wraps/colors can be waxed or polished to remove marks in it.
Wrap IMO is the best way to go. Easily replaceable if u want another color etc.
If you do your own wrap. It will be A lot cheaper than paint !
I've changed my hood and roof and halo many times after being bored with the color.
Wrap IMO is the best way to go. Easily replaceable if u want another color etc.
If you do your own wrap. It will be A lot cheaper than paint !
I've changed my hood and roof and halo many times after being bored with the color.
Drifting
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From: New Jersey
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
As for the original post- wrap it
Team Owner
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Le Mans Master
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From: San Antonio, TX
BTW, what color is your car?
When you say roof, I assume the painted removable top and the halo?
Are your windows tinted? If so, I'd suggest a gloss black vinyl vs. a flat black, as the gloss will match the windows.
Also, if you ever get the transparent top, it will match.
Good luck and post pics once it's completed.
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Pro
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Here's a current pick of my car. It's wrapped already with gloss black but there are some imperfections in it. I also have a scratch in my passenger mirror from the shipping company. I have decided to wrap the top and mirrors this week. I just hope the mirrors come out nice. I'll post more pics when done. Thanks for everyone's advice and opinions.
