syrAMG

The current trends among Exotic owners are painting or converting their cars with a matt base paint especially among Ferrari owners.
however some have invested $1500~4000 on their ride to cosmetically change their appearance using vinyl ! here are some photos.

I have started this thread in continuation of a previous thread (sorta went another direction)

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Avio Metallico with Matt Grey Vinyl





Here is a Ferrari F430 in Scuderia Rosso with Matt Black Vinyl




Lastly this is an article I found that may interest some
Vinyl Wrap Process

enjoy

bigbodybeeenz

I think it looks really good, but I would be afraid that it damages the original paint job. Putting glue on the paint and leaving it on there for months or even years just can't be good for it.

1qikctr

I'm digging the Matt Grey Vinyl!!! i would spend 1500 for a job like that. Now where can i get a viny job like that locally?

paulGT3

Hell I spent $1000 for invisible wrap on the front end. (Clear Bra)

OverBudget

Boy, I called this one... In a previous thread, I explained how I am in the minority as I still appreciate chrome, and everyone seems to be de-chroming everything. I even joked that "primer" would be next. I was very close to right...

451/443=EW

I love it, but its gota get done right. one pic showed some red in the door jams. I would make sure there is no evidence of the original paint.

I would also have a concern about paint damage when removed. Anytime you put something like that on for a long time, it may cause some damage. But im sure Ferrari must use some goooood paint.

TuneTime

omg.... im am so going to do this.... placing a order on monday for the film!!!

syrAMG

as far a they residue being left behind, it does not damage the paint if you apply products such as goo gone, it comes off with ease.

however I to am concerned with leaving it on for a long period of time ie 3+ years.

its the most in-expensive way to experiment with other colors and hues.
if you get tired with it, just peel it off.

AsianML

That matte grey actually looks pretty good!!!

mrtesting

I am dying from wanting this so much!!! Help... :d

AMGC60-3

Europe has been this type of thing for several years now. There are perfessional shops that do this with no damage to the original paint.As long as they "know" what they are doing and don't cut into the paint with their razor blades while applying the vinyl.I love the matte look and am sure we will see more and more of this in the future,ie Brabus Bullit.

white_glass_top

I know someone that did it to a C350 (German spec), the complete car, there was no damage at all done to the vehicle, it was just a matter of simply washing the vehicle, once he removed the wrap. did it at the local car wash, with the pressure cleaner.

1qikctr

Ditto, I saw few cars had these done from my trip to europe. I thought it was flat paint since the job was done soooo well.

Danny_Boy

wow that is beautiful

jtdominate

I bet they were paint jobs and not the wrap. I stopped by Lambo Las Vegas a few weeks back and they had two Gallardo's with matte finishes one black one white). The sticker listed the job as a $23K option!!! The black was INCREDIBLE, but the dealer cautioned that road chips would be an expensive fix. First car I saw was a SLR last summer in Beverly Hills. I saw it at night and originally thought who would screw up the paint job on a SLR.....but after seeing the paint job on the Gallardo's WHEW.

I'd be tempted on wrap my C63 the color of the Scud in the first post. The Scud, the Scud.

hooleyboy

You can very well damage the paint when removing this stuff. Thats why you have to remove it with alot of steam. when steamed up enough this stuff stretches like shrink wrap. Removal should be left to a pro

AMGC60-3

+1 only a pro should do this.

mrtesting

Whereeeee are these Pros?????

vcruiser

i know.. im looking also to do vinyl in black just on one part of my front bumper . . like in my signature !!

cant find anyone tho

paulGT3

Explain to ME why a hooker would work on my car??

scarbrtj

How well does the vinyl stay on? does it peel at the edges after a while?

hooleyboy

Have you ever seen some of the total idiots that work as techs at local MB dealers? No saying all MB techs are idiots but there are a select few. Like the MB Tech that nearly cost me a crank shaft because they didn't tighten my crank pulley enough, then blamed me and the people that first installed it.

ohjasony

damn...that matte grey looks good. The car would look so much better w/o the racing stripes!!!! CLEAN

GHAZAN

I'm afraid they nick the car when cutting the vinyl...it's bound to happen when 2 or 3 guys are wrapping in spots

slownrusty

Vinyl wrap and black wheels should die together!