[seattledl]

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

roof, hood, bumper and mirrors...

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[968Oz]

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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

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[flash]

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

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[seattledl]

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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[rhudeboye]

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.

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[Ryan]

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.

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[968Oz]

<!--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

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[seattledl]

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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[wjk_glynn]

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I like the matt effect.

Where did you buy the wrap?

Karl.

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[seattledl]

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

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