Nacelles wrap
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Racer
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Nacelles wrap
I love and prefer the Carbon Flash-painted nacelles and body-color roof. I've yet to see any actual costs that anyone has paid to have it wrapped vs paying $1300 from the factory. I've read many pro's/con's to getting it wrapped, but no numbers to do it yourself or have the professionals do it.
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Racer
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Safety Car
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Just the Facts
Like my first wife, a wrap is not forever. My guy said 5 years plus borrowed time. This being S. AZ where hawt is what hawt is. And a DD that will be outside most of the day.
Melting Slicks
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Someone had theirs wrapped for $750...
I'll try and find the thread.
I Found one Video, but not the one I am thinking about
'nother one...
I'll try and find the thread.
I Found one Video, but not the one I am thinking about
'nother one...
Last edited by GoldRose85; Feb 9, 2021 at 06:07 PM. Reason: Add Video
Pro
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My main issue is if you wrap you will have an edge that you can feel and others may notice it if that matters. Although $1295 is expensive it is painted carbon flash vs. just glossy black wrap so it matches other parts of the car.
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Le Mans Master
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The reason I want to wrap instead of factory paint is so I can change it down the road if I want to. To me, that is a nice option to have, assuming I can get a good quality wrap done in a nice carbon fibre look. If I spend $1,295 for the factory nacelles then I'm stuck with them....which isn't a bad thing so much but I like to have the option. It's not about money for me.
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Vinyl wrapping will never be as nice as factory paint, and won't last as long. Vinyl wrap just doesn't have the smoothness or gloss, and is very easy to scratch. If you want a better quality material, go with black PPF like STEK Dynoblack, but it's expensive, as it's PPF. It's more glossy, has 'depth' to it, will look good for much longer and won't damage easily. If I was buying a HTC, i'd go with the factory carbon flash roof and nacelles.
When I wanted to do my A-pillars and roof in black, I compared vinyl (3M 2080) to the Dynoblack and went with the Dynoblack PPF. I'm glad I did, even though it cost much more. It'll last as long as the rest of the PPF on the car.
When I wanted to do my A-pillars and roof in black, I compared vinyl (3M 2080) to the Dynoblack and went with the Dynoblack PPF. I'm glad I did, even though it cost much more. It'll last as long as the rest of the PPF on the car.
Le Mans Master
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Vinyl wrapping will never be as nice as factory paint, and won't last as long. Vinyl wrap just doesn't have the smoothness or gloss, and is very easy to scratch. If you want a better quality material, go with black PPF like STEK Dynoblack, but it's expensive, as it's PPF. It's more glossy, has 'depth' to it, will look good for much longer and won't damage easily. If I was buying a HTC, i'd go with the factory carbon flash roof and nacelles.
When I wanted to do my A-pillars and roof in black, I compared vinyl (3M 2080) to the Dynoblack and went with the Dynoblack PPF. I'm glad I did, even though it cost much more. It'll last as long as the rest of the PPF on the car.
When I wanted to do my A-pillars and roof in black, I compared vinyl (3M 2080) to the Dynoblack and went with the Dynoblack PPF. I'm glad I did, even though it cost much more. It'll last as long as the rest of the PPF on the car.
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See if your installer carries black PPF; you may not have to pay for a whole roll. That being said, I've also heard varying costs up to about $800/1000 for doing a HTC in black ppf the way you want it. Please do let us know what your estimate is when you get it - it's good info to know.
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Since they didn't carry Dynoblack and they had to order a whole roll just for me, I had to pay for the whole roll of Dynoblack. My A-pillars, roof and part behind the roof cost me about $600. I did get to keep the leftovers and have been using it on other parts of the car.
See if your installer carries black PPF; you may not have to pay for a whole roll. That being said, I've also heard varying costs up to about $800/1000 for doing a HTC in black ppf the way you want it. Please do let us know what your estimate is when you get it - it's good info to know.
See if your installer carries black PPF; you may not have to pay for a whole roll. That being said, I've also heard varying costs up to about $800/1000 for doing a HTC in black ppf the way you want it. Please do let us know what your estimate is when you get it - it's good info to know.
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do you have a pic of what you've had done?
Burning Brakes
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I think I know what you're envisioning - there's another member who has done the same here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1602695645
Looks great, but I just really like the look of the car with the A-pillars black as well.
Last edited by shiumai; Feb 10, 2021 at 03:24 PM.
