Thoughts on vinyl wrap??

Bryan_Rivera · 02-01-2011, 10:24 PM

Saw someones post regarding a vinyl wrap he did himself thinking about taking up the challenge on my e92 don't know if I should go matte black or matte grey?

Anyone know in sofia know where I can get some vinyl wrap for a good price?

e90fun · 02-02-2011, 12:32 AM

local vinyl shop or online, ebay has a ton of matte black if your going that route.
The matte black route is a more "tradition" wrap scheme.
I would suggest going matte grey.

JayKay335i · 02-02-2011, 12:36 AM

matte gray

Bryan_Rivera · 02-02-2011, 09:31 AM

The vinyl can be removed without damage to the paint right?

bpsu07 · 02-02-2011, 09:34 AM

I believe so, if you get the right kind...

Alex@Helix · 02-02-2011, 10:00 AM

Let me know if you are able to find matte grey. I called 3m and they only make 180cv in matte black and white

jw95275 · 02-20-2011, 07:59 PM

What's the difference between 180c and 180cv? I can't find 180cv on 3m website.

335forme · 03-11-2011, 09:12 AM

Does anyone know a price?

I am not sure if they were joking but some car guys I know said $6k? If you have them do it?

fdriller9 · 03-11-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 335forme

Does anyone know a price?

I am not sure if they were joking but some car guys I know said $6k? If you have them do it?

Yea for a top of line job....it will be in that range. A low quality job will be around $3k.

I bought a roll of matte white off eBay for $350 shipped to my door with squeegees. I never got around to wrapping my whole car though.

No time....

335forme · 03-11-2011, 09:24 AM

Well lets say you know a guy that does the wrap for a living... I buy the material lets say $400.

I do not see how a guy will charge $5500 for the labor. I bet if I give him $1500 on the side he would do it no?

fdriller9 · 03-11-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335forme

Well lets say you know a guy that does the wrap for a living... I buy the material lets say $400.

I do not see how a guy will charge $5500 for the labor. I bet if I give him $1500 on the side he would do it no?

Quality vinyl will not be $400. A roll of matte grey 3M vinyl will cost you about double....around $700-$800.

I bought cheap stuff as I am a college student and funds are tight.

Also you're suppose to laminate the matte with clear matte layer to protect it. That's where the price jumps.

XYR03 · 03-11-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 335forme

Well lets say you know a guy that does the wrap for a living... I buy the material lets say $400.

I do not see how a guy will charge $5500 for the labor. I bet if I give him $1500 on the side he would do it no?

I would wrap a whole car for $1500 bucks! LOL its hard enough to find somebody that wants to wrap a whole damn car anywayz.

335forme · 03-11-2011, 09:46 AM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...1&postcount=39

SpmnE9zero · 03-11-2011, 09:54 AM

My good friend is an installer of paint protection and they have now come out with Matte paint protection.
This is ultimately the way to go because it is far superior to the wrapping vinyl as you dont need any protectant film on top of the vinyl.

He has wrapped a few lambos now, along with many other cars and loves the film!
Check ou tthe matte paint protection!
http://www.prestigeautoarmor.com/Gallery.html
These are a few of the cars he wrapped! As you can see the clear is nonexistent!

TXe92 · 03-11-2011, 10:09 AM

What type of maintenance goes into the vinyl? Do you wash regularly like paint?

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