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Bought some vinyl and decided to wrap the track pitted areas of the car...

roof, hood, bumper and mirrors...

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roof, hood, bumper and mirrors...

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Which product did you get? Is it visible? Was it hard to apply? I had heard this is best done by experienced hands. I've just had my bumper resprayed and I'm thinking along the same lines.
Cheers

well, without expressing an opinion, it's definitely visible - you can clearly see the lack of reflection in the panels listed

i may well consider this for the track car for a number of reasons

I'll check and see which one it was specifically...

It was easy to do the hood and roof. The bumper I did in three pieces and was a bit painful. I bought enough to do the front fenders but not quite up to the task yet...

I figured for the track car I wouldn't worry if it wasn't perfect. Cheap way to protect the front end at the track.

Aesthetically, it's interesting... not beautiful but overall not bad and functional...


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Wish I could see it in person. The areas wrapped not only lack reflection but are also darker. Almost making it look like your car is made form 2 different materials. In pic one I thought I it dulled out the paint too much but looking at the Aerial shot, I like it. It just looks sportier.

When a car or truck graphic is produced, the vinyl is covered by a clear gloss laminate as well. You only have the base vinyl on your car so it looks dull. That being said, the gloss laminate is not as shiney as a car paint.

You did a good job of installation. A heat gun is often used on compound curves to make the vinyl conform.

<!--quoteo(post=80163:date=Sep 16 2009, 10:18 PM:name=seattledl)-->QUOTE (seattledl @ Sep 16 2009, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'll check and see which one it was specifically...

It was easy to do the hood and roof. The bumper I did in three pieces and was a bit painful. I bought enough to do the front fenders but not quite up to the task yet...

I figured for the track car I wouldn't worry if it wasn't perfect. Cheap way to protect the front end at the track.

Aesthetically, it's interesting... not beautiful but overall not bad and functional...


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Thanks for the aerial shot. I think I'd prefer to us the clearcoated polyurethane films like 3M Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film, although I guess there is a big difference in price. I think I've seen posts in here about that product or similar on here but could not find on a search. Does anyone have feedback?
Cheers

I have ventureshield on my other car - had it professionally done and it's supposed to be much more difficult. I have my full hood covered and it's very hard to tell, even close up... don't remember what I paid, but not cheap, but fully warranteed...

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I like the matt effect.

Where did you buy the wrap?

Karl.

I bought it from a guy on 6speed, can you send you his contact info if you're interested...
dave