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Wanted to start a thread regarding wrapping C63 entire car and individual parts.
I wanted see if anyone has done a white wrap on their car. If so, any info on if it turned out well and how white held up-potential stains from environment etc
If you have a picture that would be awesome as well.
I'm in-progress getting the whole car wrapped in Xpel Stealth, which is a matte clear finish. It basically makes the car look like it has the factory designo matte paint job.. with the added benefit of real protection versus colored vinyl that's fairly thin.
Will post pics in the next few days in another thread.
I'm in-progress getting the whole car wrapped in Xpel Stealth, which is a matte clear finish. It basically makes the car look like it has the factory designo matte paint job.. with the added benefit of real protection versus colored vinyl that's fairly thin.
Will post pics in the next few days in another thread.
I had my other car wrapped with the same XPEL vinyl less than 3 months ago. It was very expensive, but I chose this brand because I was told XPEL is stronger and more durable than 3M vinyls.
First few weeks were very annoying, because the film came loose on tricky/curvy parts like the side mirrors and front bumper so I had to visit my workshop (which is in another city) several times. They told me it is normal, so I forgot about it and hoped I can enjoy my awesome matte red car for the next 8-10 years without further problems.
Anyways, just last week I discovered a small hole in the film located on the front bumper. So much about the paint protection... Once my C43 arrives I will definitely wrap it again as it makes washing much easier, but this was the first and last time I spent my money on this expensive XPEL film.
I sincerely hope your wrap lasts longer and my experience was just a bad coincidence
Honestly, if you discovered a hole, then the film did it's job. It probably would've been worse without it.
I went with XPEL because guy doing it is only charging me $500 more than regular vinyl, even though the material costs twice as much. I was actually considering wrapping in a blue finish before.
Just have the rear bumper and rocker panels to do, which he'll get done early next week.
You're probably right. Still, someone could've told me beforehand that even small rocks can break it. It's not as indestructible as it was advertised to me.
All my whining aside, it'll make your car look AWESOME. This wrap's satin/matte finish is very unique and eye-catching. I've found myself too often just staring at my car and admiring it.
Sorry about the VSCO filters.
Its supposed to be self healing but I don't know if a hole will go away or not (size)?
Yes you have to remove it. I just bought a new one. The process is a water transfer of the carbon to the chrome strip.
If you go to you tube and search for hydro dipping you'll see the process.
The chrome strip is held on with around 6 plastic clips and a full length strip of double sided tape. I used goo gone to remove the tape then a pry tool to pop the chrome off.
If it seems tricky then I'd suggest a simple traditional wrap.
I went for the dip as once coated in 2k clear coat it looks more real than just vinyl.
Yes you have to remove it. I just bought a new one. The process is a water transfer of the carbon to the chrome strip.
If you go to you tube and search for hydro dipping you'll see the process.
The chrome strip is held on with around 6 plastic clips and a full length strip of double sided tape. I used goo gone to remove the tape then a pry tool to pop the chrome off.
If it seems tricky then I'd suggest a simple traditional wrap.
I went for the dip as once coated in 2k clear coat it looks more real than just vinyl.
Steve
Thanks Steve. Yeah i saw it on you tube. The process was so amazing. I hope hypro dipped last too.. Vinyl they said is loke 9/10 paint
Wait, material wise 3M/Avery vinyl is about $200-300 per car wholesale. Expel is about the same. It was more to vinyl wrap my other car than to expel my c63. Weird...
Originally Posted by vaelin
Honestly, if you discovered a hole, then the film did it's job. It probably would've been worse without it.
I went with XPEL because guy doing it is only charging me $500 more than regular vinyl, even though the material costs twice as much. I was actually considering wrapping in a blue finish before.
Just have the rear bumper and rocker panels to do, which he'll get done early next week.
08-04-2016 | 12:33 PM
