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StuartBJ

posted on 9/3/12 at 01:33 PM Reply With Quote
Vinyl Wrap Complete

Well here you have it, arrived back home safe and sound after the wrap. I still have the rear wing to put on but I`m very pleased with the result.








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liam.mccaffrey

posted on 9/3/12 at 01:43 PM Reply With Quote
That looks absolutely amazing!

Is the whole car wrapped in the green or is it just the livery?





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watsonpj

posted on 9/3/12 at 01:46 PM Reply With Quote
Looks really

Did you do it or was it professionally done?

I'm think of doing my fury but was concerned about how well I could do it. Also do you have any areas where the wrap joins (sheet not large enough or impossible geometry) if so what do the joins look like as this was a concern for me.

Pete

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StuartBJ

posted on 9/3/12 at 01:46 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
That looks absolutely amazing!

Is the whole car wrapped in the green or is it just the livery?


Thanks

It's lemon yellow and carbon on the rear diffuser, spoiler and base of the side pods, the lettering catches and badge is gloss black.

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Alfa145

posted on 9/3/12 at 01:52 PM Reply With Quote
Very Nice!

How durable is the wrap to stones or other things?

[Edited on 9/3/12 by Alfa145]

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StuartBJ

posted on 9/3/12 at 01:55 PM Reply With Quote
From the rear...



and dispite parting on bad terms here is a little nod to AGM sportscars.... (Yes its a play on AMG as its a merc engine)


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StuartBJ

posted on 9/3/12 at 01:56 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Alfa145
Very Nice!

How dubable is the wrap to stones or other things?


Watch this space.....

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franky

posted on 9/3/12 at 03:56 PM Reply With Quote
why bad terms?
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StuartBJ

posted on 9/3/12 at 04:15 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by franky
why bad terms?


Don't go there.... Lol

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lewis

posted on 9/3/12 at 04:52 PM Reply With Quote
I think it would look better with black wheels, my opion of course and it looks brill as it is!





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StuartBJ

posted on 9/3/12 at 04:59 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by watsonpj
Looks really

Did you do it or was it professionally done?

I'm think of doing my fury but was concerned about how well I could do it. Also do you have any areas where the wrap joins (sheet not large enough or impossible geometry) if so what do the joins look like as this was a concern for me.

Pete


No I didn't do .... Don't try it, it was a nightmare for the pro's due to the complex curves and paint/gel coat coming off I've ended up with a few joins as the vinyl gives to a certain degree but they are not very obvious...... unless you are looking for them. Go for it..... But if you are planning to diy then get a test sample to try.... It's far harder than it looks.

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Slimy38

posted on 9/3/12 at 08:12 PM Reply With Quote
With regards to the stone chips etc, I've vinyl wrapped my motorbike and done a few thousand miles on it. Despite a possible bad choice of colour due to the average British weather vinyl is actually quite resilient. The wrap also goes across the front, and it's still pretty much as tidy as it was when I put it on, even on the front fender.

For my bike, it was a DIY job, and I agree with Stuart, it is a job best left to the professionals. I don't even remember how long it took me to do the bike, and it's a much smaller surface area than a car!

Oh yeah, and your car looks simply awesome!

[Edited on 9/3/12 by Slimy38]

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Lightning

posted on 9/3/12 at 08:54 PM Reply With Quote
Fan bloody tastic


Is it road legal?

If so its going to stand out even more than mine





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Andi

posted on 9/3/12 at 09:28 PM Reply With Quote
looks absolutely fantastic.....
Massive burning question though ......................... How much was it???

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maccmike

posted on 9/3/12 at 11:05 PM Reply With Quote
simply beautifull.
what kinda money was the wrap?

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StuartBJ

posted on 9/3/12 at 11:32 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by maccmike
simply beautifull.
what kinda money was the wrap?


Thanks

I won't deny that I'm happy people are approving.

£1050 for the wrap ..... The odd £50 was for wrapping a section of the inside.

Decals were £120

Total spend £1170

..... Cheap compared to spraying quotes around £4-5k

[Edited on 10/3/12 by StuartBJ]

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maccmike

posted on 9/3/12 at 11:34 PM Reply With Quote
ouch, mines not as big or intricate, guess ill have to pass. does look awesome though
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franky

posted on 9/3/12 at 11:42 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by maccmike
ouch, mines not as big or intricate, guess ill have to pass. does look awesome though


I wrapped mine myself in 3m carbon crap for less than £300, its a good job thats been done to the wlr but it can be done cheaper.

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StuartBJ

posted on 10/3/12 at 12:14 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by franky
quote:
Originally posted by maccmike
ouch, mines not as big or intricate, guess ill have to pass. does look awesome though


I wrapped mine myself in 3m carbon crap for less than £300, its a good job thats been done to the wlr but it can be done cheaper.


I had a good look around and I'll admit the price is a £100-£200 more than some places but the cost of transport doesn't make it a viable option for me. The company I went with are very local and considering the nightmare they had with the paint and gelcoat and the amount of rework that went in to it I definatly got my monies worth. I did try a few test pieces and I'm glad I didn't try to do it myself..... I did consider it.

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