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Cool wraps spotted thus far
Love them or hate them wraps are definitely the trend in the Corvette world. Which ones do you like and which do you hate. Feel free to add to the list.
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So what do people who wrap their cars do about the inside of the frunk, door jams, and under the hood?
Seems like it would be super ugly to have those differences in color in those locations. |
A quality wrap will hit all those you mentioned, they strip off the trim and wrap those areas also
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Originally Posted by theblackangus
(Post 1601429236)
So what do people who wrap their cars do about the inside of the frunk, door jams, and under the hood?
Seems like it would be super ugly to have those differences in color in those locations. |
Cool good to know. I haven't seen any pics yet of one that was wrapped with the doors or F/Trunk open.
One last question, (obviously Im thinking about doing this =) how do people handle damage to the wrap? In other words if my front gets damage how do they ensure the color matches on the fix? Thanks sir! |
Never cared for the mat appearance of a wrapped vehicle. That satin look does nothing for me, although I do see one that has a shiny sheen.
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The silver one with the red mirrors looks incredible.
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I agree; that is probably my favorite too. Second favorite is the black with red stripes.
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Originally Posted by ByRiver
(Post 1601429378)
Never cared for the mat appearance of a wrapped vehicle. That satin look does nothing for me, although I do see one that has a shiny sheen.
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Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601429220)
The rest of them are awful. |
Originally Posted by SilverC8
(Post 1601429935)
Normally I'd be against this sort of thing but that's pretty great.
The rest of them are awful. |
First two would be my choice the silver one and the green one.
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Wow, all of them look terrific!
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The silver one but with a different color interior like Morello Red.
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They all look great! Ive never wrapped a car. How much does a mid range cost? I know like anything there will be wide range depending on material and shop. But average for a decent wrap? 3-4K?
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Originally Posted by Spamburger_Hamburger
(Post 1601429799)
The silver one with the red mirrors looks incredible.
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Originally Posted by JillyBean
(Post 1601430547)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...545f38779.jpeg |
How Much$$$$$$$$$?
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Originally Posted by Walter Raulerson
(Post 1601430683)
How Much$$$$$$$$$?
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Man that silver one is awesome. Wonder if the new silver for 21 is like that color.
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That "sky blue" would look good with dark blue (Admiral Blue) accents.
It sure looks better than Rapid (Smurf) Blue. |
Proper gloss purple would look incredible.
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I am not a big fan of wrapping your car but they do look sharp and unique. Acid green is my pick but the silver is real sharp looking. Hope that GM's new silver color for 2021 is like this. Thanks for sharing the photos of the cars.
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I love the green paint job. I would buy that in a minute.
Please share when done. Thanks |
Originally Posted by JVi
(Post 1601431214)
That "sky blue" would look good with dark blue (Admiral Blue) accents.
It sure looks better than Rapid (Smurf) Blue.
Originally Posted by Tool Hoarder
(Post 1601431540)
Proper gloss purple would look incredible.
But that baby blue...... |
Silver looks incredible. Would like to see team Corvette introduce Liquid Silver for 21.
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The red on black is cool, wonder why I like it.
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Definitely the silver or the green for me.
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Silver/grey one looks incredible as many apparently agree. Not a fan of the red mirrors and I would have definitely wrapped the sides of the roof but besides that, stunning. The color is similar to the C8.R so I get what they were trying to do, just such a clean and striking spec there’s no need to try to make it look like a wannabe C8.R IMO.
I really like the matte purple and black one, I’d never own it but I think it looks really cool and complimentary on the C8. |
Originally Posted by theblackangus
(Post 1601429270)
Cool good to know. I haven't seen any pics yet of one that was wrapped with the doors or F/Trunk open.
One last question, (obviously Im thinking about doing this =) how do people handle damage to the wrap? In other words if my front gets damage how do they ensure the color matches on the fix? Thanks sir! If you are gonna do a wrap, buy a black car, or pony up the funds and have the jambs done as well, but the other cavet to remember, a wrap is nothing more than a giant decal, so it you damage a spot, there is no "blending" it back to pretty... you have to replace that whole area or live with a patch. I work in the graphics industry, have for the last 33 plus years, I sell and make wraps, but I would never do a personal use car without making sure that the person purchasing the wrap understands that the wrap is designed to be a "temporary" (2years max) solution to help promote a business or lifestyle, or be a way to create a unique look to a vehicle or race car/bike. |
Originally Posted by C82LT
(Post 1601430136)
I wonder what vinyl is used.
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Of all the brands I’ve seen that have hiliter bold vinyl colors
HEXIS hands down |
The bright-hiliter colors look spectacular
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Anyone doing a full 5D Carbon fiber vinyl wrap like the liquid carbon Ford GT?
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Originally Posted by theblackangus
(Post 1601429270)
Cool good to know. I haven't seen any pics yet of one that was wrapped with the doors or F/Trunk open.
One last question, (obviously Im thinking about doing this =) how do people handle damage to the wrap? In other words if my front gets damage how do they ensure the color matches on the fix? Thanks sir! |
The first one with the Matte Grey/Red Mirrors looks amazing! Really makes the car look even more exotic! The other one with the Matte Black/Red Stripes looks really good in the video! The Blue one with the stripes at the gas station looks like shit IMO!! No comment on the other ones.
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Im not generally a wrap person (I use clear wrap for paint protection), not sure how cool this really is, but I like it.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...b3b9a862a.jpeg Before https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...9ad56409a.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...6a51d5844.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a2b18f8af.jpeg |
I do like that.
Can you post a couple of pictures of the area where the wrap meets the paint but not at a natural seam? (closer up) |
A wrap only lasts 2 years?
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Originally Posted by theblackangus
(Post 1601450264)
I do like that.
Can you post a couple of pictures of the area where the wrap meets the paint but not at a natural seam? (closer up) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a0585480a.jpeg |
Thanks, that looks really clean.
I like the black top on the white. I wanted to do something like that with the my blue when get it. |
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Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601429842)
I agree; that is probably my favorite too. Second favorite is the black with red stripes.
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Awesome!
Originally Posted by sainthoo
(Post 1601449723)
Im not generally a wrap person (I use clear wrap for paint protection), not sure how cool this really is, but I like it.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...b3b9a862a.jpeg Before https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...9ad56409a.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...6a51d5844.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a2b18f8af.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Stingcan
(Post 1601452731)
Same here on the black with red stripe though hard to look at the car when the owner is beside it.....
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Duaiv hasn't done a C8 yet. Be the first.
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FB Progress
Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601430614)
There is a guy on Facebook in the process of painting his green. I hope this color will be offered in the future
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...545f38779.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Lucantis
(Post 1601454189)
Do you have a FB posting so I can follow the progress?
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Thank you
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They look great! Everyone complaining, you really need to see these in person. Flat and satin colors really make these cars pop. Really shows the curves.
Wish the OP (and anyone posting wrapped cars) would include the color name and brand of wrap used, if available. |
Wish the OP (and anyone posting wrapped cars) would include the color name and brand of wrap used, if available.[/QUOTE]
Most people don’t list those details when posting online. Here is matte grey one posted on Facebook with no specifics. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...1e5537982.jpeg |
Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601455620)
Wish the OP (and anyone posting wrapped cars) would include the color name and brand of wrap used, if available.
Here is matte grey one posted on Facebook with no specifics. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...1e5537982.jpeg[/QUOTE] Looks like 3M 1080 Satin Dark Gray Vinyl Wrap | S261 (?) https://cdn3.volusion.com/yvfdk.zquj...che=1580282487 |
I guess this is a wrap...or at least a bunch of stickers
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a7a01ac38.jpeg |
Hmm?
So I've seen the cool things done with wraps. The Lambo green was a bit much for my personal taste. Though I like that it was super striking. From it, I loved the black roof, A pillars, and the side flare along the bottom. Look cool on our Torch Red, if we ever get it? So I called a wrap artist (no not Kanye West) to ask about it. Price seemed OK. A little bit of an ouch though doable. What wasn't? He says 3-5 years like expectancy. Not sure what I expected? But more than that. So it is a deal breaker for me.
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Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601467538)
I guess this is a wrap...or at least a bunch of stickers
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^^^ Thats even worse.
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There are enough factory colors for most people. Enough variety for me to not want to drop $5,000 to have some other color. The average person on the street isn't going to know that you spent big money for a unique color. I even saw a vehicle that was wrapped in a scheme where the entire vehicle was covered with currency. Perfect for a car show.
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Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601476505)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...77a6a7427.jpeg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f16c34b15.jpeg |
Here is one I did. We left the OEM flash metallic stripes visible.
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Does wrapping in matte make it resistant to laser or radar like the stealth fighter?
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Originally Posted by sblvro
(Post 1601480907)
Does wrapping in matte make it resistant to laser or radar like the stealth fighter?
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Horrible.
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I did this in the Forza Motorsports game, but I want to do something similar to my Z. I don't have yellow calipers, but the game doesn't let you change the color of those, mine are red.
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Omg what are people thinking.
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Originally Posted by Panfish
(Post 1601440613)
I personally dislike black rims, but this the first color I’ve seen where they do look good. I wouldn’t have the guts to get it myself, but I would indeed admire it from afar.
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Super sharp - black and acid green just works! |
Originally Posted by the lark
(Post 1601509314)
Omg what are people thinking.
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Originally Posted by VETFEVER
(Post 1601509453)
Super sharp - black and acid green just works!
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No doubt the green and black look great together
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That's horrendous as well.
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Originally Posted by Tool Hoarder
(Post 1601508232)
Horrible.
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Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601545272)
Folks really like to create accent colors
Wow 😳 https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...7accb6011.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...50b8120b3.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...357aa6170.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...41a4323ca.jpeg https://external-content.duckduckgo....est&f=1&nofb=1 |
Originally Posted by pksjc
(Post 1601547839)
When I first saw this, I thought of the Adam West Batmobile. Loved that series when I was a kid...
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Going for a subtle change ... my Torch Red getting wrapped in Avery Carmine Red Gloss...
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c88108574.jpeg |
^ That's already been wrapped?
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Originally Posted by Tool Hoarder
(Post 1601624695)
^ That's already been wrapped?
LOL yes. Hard to tell without seeing the Torch Red next to it but it doesn’t have the orange of the Torch Red. When I pick it up Monday, I’ll take a picture next to the painted roof that I didn’t get wrapped. I used the plexi roof, had them wrap the sides and put some more heat coating on the inside. |
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Matte black/grey really accentuates the lines of the C8 - even the matte purple on Stradman’s (old) C8 just made all the lines pop. I’ve contemplated doing a full matte clear bra for the look and protection but it’s like $5-6k. Rather drop that in a set of wheels and tires.
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What do people pay for these?
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My Torch Red wrapped in Avery Carmine Red with Plexi roof ... yeah I know who the hell would know the difference but me lol...
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f741dd30a.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f81d0866a.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...0589690a7.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...2e033b26e.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Shokosugi
(Post 1601661036)
My Torch Red wrapped in Avery Carmine Red with Plexi roof ... yeah I know who the hell would know the difference but me lol...
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f741dd30a.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f81d0866a.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...0589690a7.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...2e033b26e.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
(Post 1601662966)
How close is the match to Torch Red? I am looking to wrap just the side blade. Is it identical? Also, why did you wrap it to such a similar/identical color as what you ordered?
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Originally Posted by skegel1
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Was original car black? Are mirrors and spoiler also wrapped or original finish? How much did it cost? Does matte PPF get anywhere close to this look? Thanks in advance !! |
^^^ The wheels combined with the wrap on this is outstanding.
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^^^ Yes the matte black with cool aftermarket wheels is the best of all of these, fantastic.
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Originally Posted by skegel1
(Post 1601672087)
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I saw the captain America car by my home. It's absolutely horrific.
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