JacksAvon
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 06:27 PM |
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wrapping
Maybe a dumb question but.............
if I were to by a vinyl wrapped car, is it possible to unwrap it
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Not Anumber
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 06:40 PM |
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but not before Christmas
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 07:02 PM |
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Yes it is possible. Hard work but possible
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 07:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Not Anumber
but not before Christmas
LOL !
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mackei23b
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 07:28 PM |
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Yes just unwrapped a Caterham, messy but possible!!
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Duncan36
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 07:30 PM |
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Yep not a problem. Patience , a hair dryer and some 3M adhesive remover will do it
www.acorn-printing.co.uk
www.tshirtuk.com
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 08:02 PM |
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Busses are wrapped all the time, just needs some heat to soften it then just peals off
[Edited on 3/10/13 by Mr Whippy]
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Duncan36
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 08:06 PM |
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Not too much heat though or the glue stays on the vehicle and it's hard work getting it off
www.acorn-printing.co.uk
www.tshirtuk.com
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bi22le
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 10:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Duncan36
Not too much heat though or the glue stays on the vehicle and it's hard work getting it off
good advice. ambient temp and patience.
if you have brought a car wrapped do consider what they wanted to hide.
if wrapping, consider what damage you could be hiding.
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JacksAvon
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 10:44 PM |
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Thanks chaps
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 10:58 PM |
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quote:
if wrapping, consider what damage you could be hiding.
ISn't that often the purpose? I am considering significant vinyl on mine because a full respray will cost notably more!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 3/10/13 at 11:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
quote:
if wrapping, consider what damage you could be hiding.
ISn't that often the purpose? I am considering significant vinyl on mine because a full respray will cost notably more!
Don't know about saving money, I got quoted £1500 just to wrap my bluebird in orange wrap, oh how I laughed, I can buy 3 of those cars for that
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Duncan36
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 08:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
quote:
if wrapping, consider what damage you could be hiding.
ISn't that often the purpose? I am considering significant vinyl on mine because a full respray will cost notably more!
Not really, vinyl shows up any imperfections. Cracks in the gelcoat/fibreglass , dings, dents, blisters would all be easily visible on a wrap.
www.acorn-printing.co.uk
www.tshirtuk.com
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Slimy38
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Duncan36
Not really, vinyl shows up any imperfections. Cracks in the gelcoat/fibreglass , dings, dents, blisters would all be easily visible on a wrap.
Yep, like you wouldn't believe. I had a patch of wrap on my bike, took it off which left glue residue, tried to rewrap it but that gave me vinyl
wrapped glue residue. Had to remove the second wrap, remove the glue (sandpaper in the end) and then rewrap.
Whoever considered vinyl wrapping as a temporary colour change has never had to remove the blasted stuff! I think I'd probably prefer to remove
a paint job!
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Duncan36
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| posted on 4/10/13 at 08:42 PM |
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I use a 3M adhesive remover that works ok, it still turns the glue onto little balls of the stickiest substance known to man but it does the job
eventually
www.acorn-printing.co.uk
www.tshirtuk.com
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Ivan
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| posted on 5/10/13 at 07:37 AM |
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I am considering liquid wrap for my Cobra - at least when you pull it off there is no glue residue.
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