Matte wrap removal

Dec 20, 2010 | 12:22 AM

justthebest

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Matte wrap removal

Has anyone here removed a full or partial matte vinyl wrap from their MB? Any damage to the paint?

TIA

Dec 20, 2010 | 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by justthebest

Has anyone here removed a full or partial matte vinyl wrap from their MB? Any damage to the paint?

TIA

What're you up to exactly?

Dec 20, 2010 | 01:07 AM

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What're you up to exactly?

I'm trying to see if there's any damage to the paint before I embark on something like a full wrap haha

Dec 20, 2010 | 01:29 AM

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Somethin is brewing over there in your garage and it smells like C63...do we need send Callmiro to spy on your *** and take photos?

Dec 20, 2010 | 01:37 AM

justthebest

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Somethin is brewing over there in your garage and it smells like C63...do we need send Callmiro to spy on your *** and take photos?

Haha no comment at this point. But whatever you do, don't send Callmiro - I wouldn't be able to out run him... right now!

Dec 20, 2010 | 09:50 AM

callmiro

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Guys...this dude tried to rip of his Matte Wrap and it ripped his back doors off

Dec 20, 2010 | 09:53 AM

blackc230benzo

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Originally Posted by justthebest

Has anyone here removed a full or partial matte vinyl wrap from their MB? Any damage to the paint?

TIA

I have re-wrapped my hood and bumper. No problems or damage at all. I did a full wrap myself so if you have any questions i'll help you out.

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Dec 20, 2010 | 02:28 PM

olszowa12

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Actually the whole idea of wrapping a car is to protect the paint. It would make no sense if removing the vinyl damaged the paint.

Dec 20, 2010 | 03:55 PM

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justthebest

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I have re-wrapped my hood and bumper. No problems or damage at all. I did a full wrap myself so if you have any questions i'll help you out.

Did you use a pattern or just buy rolls & freehand it?

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Actually the whole idea of wrapping a car is to protect the paint. It would make no sense if removing the vinyl damaged the paint.

I would say that full wraps are more for style than protection, but I agree with your main point that in theory vinyl will only protect the paint; however, I was asking about prior experience because logic does not always translate into tangible outcome.

Dec 20, 2010 | 04:57 PM

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blackc230benzo

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[QUOTE=justthebest;4421104]Did you use a pattern or just buy rolls & freehand it?

I bought a roll of oracle 970RA and cut out pieces freehand. Light painters tape and string made measuring panes easy.