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      09-01-2019, 07:02 PM   #1
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Considering vinyl wrap for my car...any negatives to doing so?

I've been considering wrapping my DG M5 Comp in a vinyl wrap. There are several colors I've seen that I like. Curious if there are any drawbacks/negative items I should be aware of regarding vinyl wraps.

How do they hold up? For someone that has a vinyl wrap do they cut/chip easy from road debris?
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I have never done it sense I replace mine cars every 6-9 months but, If I would do it I would choose LIQUID SPRAY

The wrap is sprayed on as a liquid and sets as a rubbery plastic layer with no edges, no creases and no bubbles. Whist providing a durable finish, this process is completely reversible.
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I wrapped a GT3 I owned....Yeah it looked cool, but the mistake I was I didn't install clear PPF over it.

Vinyl is moderately durable for what it is, but it's still nerve racking. You get light swirls in it over time. Then you have to wax it or heat it...which is a delicate operation.

So after a few months I installed clear PPF and it was life changing lol...(I'm very neurotic with my cars)

It's so much more durable and time saving. I could literally drive the car 200 miles, and if wasn't driven in rain...I could soak it with soap foam, hose off, blow off....vinyl spray detailer...done!
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i wouldn't do gloss, has no depth. matte, or nothing.
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i wouldn't do gloss, has no depth. matte, or nothing.
This is my old GT3, it's gloss with PPF over it....I disagree
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i wouldn't do gloss, has no depth. matte, or nothing.
This is my old GT3, it's gloss with PPF over it....I disagree
Very cool! What was the original color?
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Very cool! What was the original color?
Thank you.... It was white

The vinyl is Avery Dennison Gloss Blue.
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I have seen many wrapped cars and it is amazing how they turn out. That 911 looks great.
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Thank you.... It was white

The vinyl is Avery Dennison Gloss Blue.
Not looking for more upkeep though...was hoping a wrap would reduce the amount of upkeep.

What about a wrap with ceramic coating?
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i wouldn't do gloss, has no depth. matte, or nothing.
This is my old GT3, it's gloss with PPF over it....I disagree
100% agree. Frozen look is played out IMO.
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I have mine wrapped, love it! Got ceramic coat put on top of it. Easy to maintain, infinite options as to style, and I love knowing I can change it out whenever I want, and at the end of the day I can pull it off and have 100% virgin paint underneath.
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Not looking for more upkeep though...was hoping a wrap would reduce the amount of upkeep.

What about a wrap with ceramic coating?
The amount of upkeep is drastically diminished "IF" you do PPF over the vinyl. Then it's the best possible option.

I ceramic coated my vinyl too and it only makes it a little easier to clean, but not truly impervious to swirls or minor scratches. Ceramic coating is more helpful to clear coat, not vinyl. It's not a true protective barrier, like PPF is.

I ceramic coated my M5, and I'm happy. It preserves the shine and helps with cleaning.

But like I said, PPF over the vinyl, or over your paint is the game changer. I miss it because after driving it and it getting dusty, I'd soak it with soap foam, hose, blow off, dry...done. The wheels would take the longest to clean. The car it's self took ten minutes or less. Plus, it's protected and I'm not worried with putting light swirls in it.

Prior to PPF on the GT3 and just vinyl was very nerve racking for me. Yes it's a considerable amount more, but please trust me, do it right, or don't do it.

And Stealth(matte) vinyl looks good IMO. Did it on my 458 and everything I said applies to it.
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I have never done it sense I replace mine cars every 6-9 months but, If I would do it I would choose LIQUID SPRAY

The wrap is sprayed on as a liquid and sets as a rubbery plastic layer with no edges, no creases and no bubbles. Whist providing a durable finish, this process is completely reversible.
Niko,

Tell us more about this spray. I have never heard of it.
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I have never done it sense I replace mine cars every 6-9 months but, If I would do it I would choose LIQUID SPRAY

The wrap is sprayed on as a liquid and sets as a rubbery plastic layer with no edges, no creases and no bubbles. Whist providing a durable finish, this process is completely reversible.
Niko,

Tell us more about this spray. I have never heard of it.
I had a quote for mine car 2.5K -3.5K depending on color and coats of gloss.

Here is video that explains

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I had a quote for mine car 2.5K -3.5K depending on color and coats of gloss.

Here is video that explains

Is this something you did yourself?
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I had a quote for mine car 2.5K -3.5K depending on color and coats of gloss.

Here is video that explains

Is this something you did yourself?
No, I was just doing a research a while back

Edit: There are many companies that can do this for you.
The quote I got was from Rose City DiP
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I wrapped my car and the wrap did not hold up in the winter. I daily my car and it was freaking cold and snowy in chicago this last year. Driving at highway speeds with salt flying up chipped the wrap pretty bad on the front end. I re-wrapped in the spring and had the front end then covered with ppf. Now it is awesome. I didn't ppf the whole car, just the front end where the real abuse comes. If you don't drive much in the snow or ice, shouldn't be a big problem for you.
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Yes if u wrap your car you need to at least put ppf over the front wrap....wrap wont handle stone chips just like paint wont either....stick with 3M or Avery brand and it will look good
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