Custom painted or wrapped cars

[alphanumeric]

So I'm thinking about repainting my car when I get back to the US in a couple years and wanted to see some custom colors. My paint is getting absolutely destroyed thanks to the high speeds we regularly drive over here. Rocks are damn near bullets.

I didn't see any posts like this but since all the standard colors are on this forum I figured this is the place for the thread. So please post pictures in here if you have a custom paint or wrap.

 

[DvC]

There is a guy in my local group that has wrapped his a few times. Let ke see if i can rustle up some pics

 

[mattyboh]

Wasn't it [MENTION=1582]DloST[/MENTION] that wrapped his? That car is beautiful.

 

[stellarRock]

How much does it generally cost to wrap a car? Just wondering...

 

[Spaceman_Spiff]

How much does it generally cost to wrap a car? Just wondering...

This is something I'd like to know, also. I see plenty of wrapped cars on Facebook, there has to be someone here who's familiar with it Hopefully this'll help bump it to their attention.

 

[Carmen_SanDiego]

mine is Tiffany Blue My only complaint is when I do catch a rock you see the dark blue underneath.. I'm definitely looking into a clear bra or something.

 

[DvC]

 

[Bluedrank]

If you're into DIY, don't forget plastidip. It's considerably cheaper than a full vehicle wrap.

 

[Im_Zee11]

I would say depends how jacked up your paint is. Few chips is to expected unless someone keyed your car or got swiped in the parking lot then it would be the perfect excuse to go custom paint. I think it's still too new to paint I vote wrap.
plus you can get as crazy as you want with the wrap as much as you want

 

[etrips]

So for a nice wrap job, depending on the area you live in can go for around 2-4k. You just want to make sure you get a reputable installer that knows what they are doing and doesn't skimp out. For instance, this is a good example of a terrible wrap job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YdkXLKrL4

That being said, if your front end is pretty damaged from chips and what not, getting it wrapped might not be the best idea. Main reason being that the wrap will not be able to adhere to the area where the damage is. General rule of thumb when trying to decide between wrap vs paint is this. If you have good paint, get a wrap. If you have bad paint, get a paint job.

 

[STAZ15]

Man this makes me want to wrap my car.


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[BWAHPSHH]

Thread is old, but I will reply for anyone else looking. I've been working with Vinyl since 2011 and have been wrapping cars in garage a few times. You must research videos and tips in YouTube and you will find right ways and wrong ways. It's best to educate yourself first and foremost.
It cost $700 for the vinyl for my daughters 12' Stang GT 5.0 and $620 to wrap son in laws Fiero. Depends whom you get it through. Cheaper means less durability upon stretch and leaving the heat / stretch markings. I prefer 3M or Avery. Have tools ready and as always I suggest another set of hands. Heat gun can be your friend and enemy all in one. Use it sparingly. If you can have 2 sets of extra hands makes it even easier and faster. 2 hold sides out, 3rd heats gently and start at highest point and start working your way outwards like a astrik pattern.
If you go with cheap vinyl, it won't take much to tear at corners if you need to stretch at all.
Be cautious ⚠️ of cuts. Cut far out first then after all is laid, then trim as you tuck up. Try not to put to much pressure during install in case you need to pull it back up from the car until set in place. Then and only then, run heat over gently and easily go over every inch to make sure every bit adheres. Now, if you get a tiny bubble and everything else is laid down, don't fret and start trying to adhere pressure cuz it will only fold on you. Just poke it with a pin head then apply a dab of heat and watch it adhere.
Remember, taking time to prep is the least fun thing to do and people get in a rush to start adhering, but it's crucial to have a clean surface. Good luck. If any other questions, feel free to ask. ✌️🫶