AU XR vinyl wrapped

[nearlythere]

Hi chaps, Has anyone seen a AU XR wrapped?
I like to do my ute but how would the front be done!

[prktkljokr]

Doing it yourself = impossible
Getting it professionally done = easy

Have wrapped a couple of cars myself, none have had complicated shapes, so it was pretty easy, we have a guy who comes and does our wrap repairs at work, he makes it look as easy as breathing, getting the wrap to stretch and contour to shapes I would not even attempt.

[nearlythere]

Originally Posted by prktkljokr

Doing it yourself = impossible
Getting it professionally done = easy

Have wrapped a couple of cars myself, none have had complicated shapes, so it was pretty easy, we have a guy who comes and does our wrap repairs at work, he makes it look as easy as breathing, getting the wrap to stretch and contour to shapes I would not even attempt.

Haha Thanks mate

[xr8territory]

What would be the potential cost to get a ute wrapped?

[fordomatic]

Originally Posted by xr8territory

What would be the potential cost to get a ute wrapped?

for a good job, 2.5-4k. After seeing some really dodgy wraps i'd rather pay the extra and get a respray.

[nearlythere]

Originally Posted by fordomatic

for a good job, 2.5-4k. After seeing some really dodgy wraps i'd rather pay the extra and get a respray.

Stuff that!! I'll get a respray then

[FERG_51]

I was quoted 4k for a track rap on my FGX, so it is expensive thats for sure.

[nearlythere]

Originally Posted by FERG_51

I was quoted 4k for a track rap on my FGX, so it is expensive thats for sure.

Wow...bugger that.

[Tonz]

so what a quality respray cost?

[Polyal]

Good point, I just got a quote on a closed door respray on my accord...$12k

So wrapping doesnt seem that bad. I have only got one quote so far for painting so ill find out if thats about right.

[xr8territory]

Still seems very expensive for a wrap. have you seen vids of the Supercars being wrapped. only takes a few hours. I know consumables would be expensive but I think they are price gouging.

[fordomatic]

Originally Posted by Tonz

so what a quality respray cost?

7.5k - 10k is the going rate for a good closed door respray.

[CATXR8]

Plus the wrap is only good for 5 years.

[prktkljokr]

Ever tried to take off an old wrap?, a lot easier to burn the car.

Had the misfortune to buy a Smartie that was wrapped for a Chemist since new, the bits that didnt see much sun were ok, the bits that copped the sun came off a pin head at a time and left the cement like glue behind, it took me a few months doing a bit each weekend and then had to soften the glue with petrol and prepsol.

Never again.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by prktkljokr

Ever tried to take off an old wrap?, a lot easier to burn the car.

Had the misfortune to buy a Smartie that was wrapped for a Chemist since new, the bits that didnt see much sun were ok, the bits that copped the sun came off a pin head at a time and left the cement like glue behind, it took me a few months doing a bit each weekend and then had to soften the glue with petrol and prepsol.

Never again.

Did you try using a hot air gun?