considering matte black vinyl

[kar_krazy]

i was considering covering my gts-t in matte black vinyl, sorta like the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3LPfHk3gKo

has anyone done this to their skylines, or any thoughts, post what you think.

[flipridah17]

I heard good things about vinyl wrapping (when done correctly)

Last time I was quoted, it was 3200 for it to get done on R33 GTS25T Coupe..

[JVizZLe]

woah thats pricey..but mybe thats how much they charge over there..here in the GTA its usually around 2500 more or less depends on the size of the car..its usually 3500 for SUV's.

matt black looks pretty dope in my opinion but alot of people are doing it now..just like carbon wraps couple of years ago..we wrapped a hummer not too long ago in matt black, looks dope...we gonna wrap a porshe soon if the deal goes through..mybe i'll post pics if it goes through.

i remember someone posting a video about a car team on here, dont remember the name though..nicce group of cars..but there was a r32 on there thats wrapped in matt black if you wanna see what it would look like..some one help me find the thread

[JVizZLe]

just watched the ferrari wrap lol...the edges will lift up in couple of months the way they stretch it lol..vynyl can only be stretched
0.7%!! lol.mybe thats why they charge so much,cuz the customer will be back for repairs

[TrevoR32]

I had thought of this as well for my 32. only concern is that i dont know that the 32 is the best candidate for vinyl. porsche 911 for sure, but i just think the lines of the 32 are too coarse. 33 and 34 would be good though.

[frankiman]

a member on here (TW) got his STi done

http://www.airsociety.net/forums/showthread.php/1891-TW-s-STI-featured-on-Canibeat

[doc]

i have the Flat White vinyl sitting in my office
the R32 GTR gets wrapped as soon as it comes out of storage
so give me 2 or 3 months and you can check mine

[gtrjon]

looks good when done correctly just like any paint job you get what you pay for

[Speeddm]

A 32 is simple to wrap. Most things are. I have done full and partial over 200 over the last 8 years and trained shops all across Canada. You can have it done cheep or right. the choice is up to you. We for years have done what is called a novelty wrap. That is allot more money as the work is far more intense. For example
This truck was $6200.00. But that is full coverage roof the works. All rubber trim removes tailgate door handles flairs. Basically scuff it and ready for paint.

Damn battery died in the shop. i have better pics at the office of this truck. But you get the picture

JVizzle is correct. The edges will fail.

Think of this fact. Wrap techs are going to spend countless hours wrapping your car that you love. During that time they are going to be trimming material off your car. nano meters from your paint. You will sign paperwork saying that you realize that fact and that you do not hold the shop liable for any paint work damages. And that minor scratches in the clear are possible.

So ya if you want go with the cheep guy. Go for it.
Remember the material cost is relatively the same where ever you go. Normally your paying for the experience of the tech. Go buy a yard of material and try wrapping your front bumper. You will get it.

[MKIV]

If you intend to spend that kind of coin, upwards of $3-large, why not just get a proper paint job? Remember, vinyl wrapping costs nearly the same and doesn't take care of any scuffs, rusting or dents.

[MKIV]

We deal with several body shops that I would recommend to you, and for that price range you would be getting any rust or dents taken care of and an OEM finish.

Text me if you need help!

[Speeddm]

I would go the paint route as well. And I have Staff that would do the wrap for me.
But if you want wood grain or tiger fur. A Wrap is the answer.

[doc]

i get 3m from work for stupid cheap
so for me its an easy decision to go the vinyl route even if i have to do it every 3 years

i just have to decide who i want to wrap the car

[Speeddm]

Ya that will ensure you get the job your looking for. If you want cheep watch you tube and do it yourself. Don't worry the bumper isn't that hard to do.

If the material is customer supplied there is no warranty Doesn't mater what brand it is. Look into it.

[doc]

good point ...
we will be using 3m sotchprint 1080 so i know its good ****
but i will ask before hand and double check

thanks for the heads up