kbaboomi Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Has anyone ever done a full wrap on their cars? I was debating if I wanted to start a project and try to do a full body matte white wrap by my self, after looking at what it takes on other cars I'm shying away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 not worth it - its a PITA, and if you're not happy, you've got no-one to blame but yourself. It takes a lot of practice to be able to wrap a large panel without any flaws. Leave it to the professionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I know vinyl wraps are an option when wanting to change color of the edge but what is the price difference between a vinyl wrap and repainting the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 This is tough to do if you don't have the tools, technique and the money to burn on lots of mistakes an messed up vinyl. My friends shop does it and I couldn't believe the cost for a car until I saw what was involved. They had three guys measuring, cutting, heating, and stretching all at once. And that's after a fully cleaned and prepped car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 how much was it? I'm thinking about changing the color of mine....the gloss black just looks too dirty all the time. I like another guys edge on here that he had painted satin black but I'm only going to have this car for another 2-3 years and don't want to waste the money if its not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 You'll pay close to the same cost as a fair quality paint job for a good quality film wrap. If you dont like the color You may be better off selling it for the color you want though, as your painted vehicle will not bring any better resale later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Mask off the car and paint it with plasti-dip spray paint. in three years peel it off and your dirty black paint will still be there unharmed. https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php Edited September 14, 2012 by Edgieguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbaboomi Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Well the place near my house that I know do amazing work wanted $2500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 how much is it to paint the whole body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbaboomi Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 No idea cant imagine much less for a good paint job of matte white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 yeah I'm trying to see the difference in pricing for the two.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeZ06 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I wrap cars professionally and depending on your area and quality of install, you're looking at about 2500-3500 for an SUV of our size. For a paint job, you're looking at about 6000-8000 depending on the quality of the shop. Wrapping cars is usually half the cost of a paint job. Each method has it's own pros and cons in terms of cost, appearance, and durability. To get the most out of a wrap job, you should go with colors that are on the rare side, as well as choosing different colors combos. For instance, you can go with a satin black body with gloss black accents. Here's a couple of pics for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I wrap cars professionally and depending on your area and quality of install, you're looking at about 2500-3500 for an SUV of our size. For a paint job, you're looking at about 6000-8000 depending on the quality of the shop. Wrapping cars is usually half the cost of a paint job. Each method has it's own pros and cons in terms of cost, appearance, and durability. To get the most out of a wrap job, you should go with colors that are on the rare side, as well as choosing different colors combos. For instance, you can go with a satin black body with gloss black accents. Here's a couple of pics for reference. Do you happen to have any pics of an edge wrapped or a similar vehicle that doesn't have very many curves to it? The range rover looks awesome but the edge doesn't have that lift in the hood to use that type of accent I don't think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Oh and how does the wrap hold up in bad weather? such as winters in the northeast...I'm from cleveland ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeZ06 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) I don't have any pics of the Edge being wrapped unfortunately. I've wrapped grills on the newer generation Edge model's, but that's about it. I use 3M vinyl and it's rated to last at least 5 years. It could last longer depending on how well it is maintained. For bad weather, I'd give it a good 3-4 years for the lower panels that are wrapped. The rock salt and ice is bound to do damage to those areas. What color were you planning on wrapping your Edge? In case you don't what colors are available, here is what is offered by 3M: http://multimedia.3m...QPbsQPbPPPPPP-- Edited September 16, 2012 by EdgeZ06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't have any pics of the Edge being wrapped unfortunately. I've wrapped grills on the newer generation Edge model's, but that's about it. I use 3M vinyl and it's rated to last at least 5 years. It could last longer depending on how well it is maintained. For bad weather, I'd give it a good 3-4+ years. The rock salt and ice is bound to do damage to the lower panels. What color were you planning on wrapping your Edge? In case you don't what colors are offered, here is what is offered by 3M: http://multimedia.3m...QPbsQPbPPPPPP-- I really like the satin black look...someone else had it painted that color on here and it looked awesome. I'm only thinking about changing colors b/c of how bad the dirt makes it look so if the satin black wouldn't help that then probably matte white. All depends on the local prices though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeZ06 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Matte white looks great in pictures and when it's clean, but it gets dirty easily. I've installed matte white on a car and the door handles were constantly dirty due to dirty hands. If you want a white wrap, I suggest gloss white as it will not stain as much. If showing dirt is an issue for you, I would recommend applying Opti-Coat to your Edge, which is a permanent sealant. It will repel dirt and liquids so washing will become less frequent and less tedious. I also recommend you find a detailer that can perform quality paint restoration/correction work. When clients come in because they are tired of the look of their car, we usually perform a full paint correction to make it look brand new. It's a much more economical solution to wrapping the car and it restores the look to brand new(no more scratches and swirls). Clients get blown away by the results and didn't even know such a turnaround was possible without repainting it. Topping it off with a permanent sealant like Opti-Coat will keep it looking new for a long time. Edited September 16, 2012 by EdgeZ06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 so you don't need to wrap it, just get opti-coat and it looks newer and helps the dirty look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeZ06 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 To make your car look new again, you would have to find a detailer that knows how to perform "paint correction & restoration" work. It involves the use of a machine buffer and in some cases, wet sanding. The process of paint correction will remove light scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and all of the other defects that makes your paint look dull, dirty, or just plain "old." Opti-Coat is used as a topper to seal in the shine. It should be applied after the paint correction work and will help in retaining the shine for as long as possible. Check out this video to see how much of a difference paint correction can do to your car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5cmfRQ1IEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 To make your car look new again, you would have to find a detailer that knows how to perform "paint correction & restoration" work. It involves the use of a machine buffer and in some cases, wet sanding. The process of paint correction will remove light scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and all of the other defects that makes your paint look dull, dirty, or just plain "old." Opti-Coat is used as a topper to seal in the shine. It should be applied after the paint correction work and will help in retaining the shine for as long as possible. Check out this video to see how much of a difference paint correction can do to your car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5cmfRQ1IEA How expensive is it usually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeZ06 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Depends on how skilled the detailer is and the condition of the paint. Without knowing the condition of your paint and assuming it will need a moderate-to-high amount of work done, I would say it would be in the $1000 range. I'm not really familiar with the prices in your area but since it snows there, you could get a great deal for paint correction work in the winter time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 okay thanks. I'm trying to determine what I want to do here....I don't mind spending the money but I want it to be on the right thing....most of the paint damage is little nicks and scratches on the doors and bumpers that you have to look close to see. My main issue is how dirty the car looks whenever it rains or just after a week of driving.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 One of our members "Richy" Is a very well respected detailer. Ask him about paint correction and Im sure he can get you in contact with a qualified detailer in your area. He's one of the board of directors for Live2Detail.com Ask him about a new nano product called CQuartz. It's nano sized ceramic particles that adhere to your paints surface. After correction and polishing, you apply the CQuartz and it seals your paint much like Opti-coat. Users love it and with some routine maintenance it seems to last years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 okay thanks for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmillz1331 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 looking back at it, how does that wrap on the land rover look in the back? Is the satin black just on the hood or does it continue to the back also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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