Vinyl Wrapped my S2K
12-06-2012, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by animeS2K' timestamp='1354835033' post='22194571
[quote name='iVTECallday' timestamp='1354834145' post='22194549']
Thank you, glad to hear that. Saved $2500 doing it myself
Thank you, glad to hear that. Saved $2500 doing it myself
Looks awesome, btw.
That and basic tools - a heat gun, thin blue painters tape, tape measure, 3M primer pens, 3M edge sealer and a squeegee with felt edge to prevent scratches to the vinyl (minor surface scratches disappear in the sun or heating it with a heat gun - amazing)
A little over $600 for 65' x 60" roll of Matte Blue & 8' x 60" of the Matte Black
Oh and two bottles of isapropyl alcohol for prep
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Damn, not bad at all! That's the cost of just a front-end clear bra.
Since I'm lazy and not looking up the YouTube videos right now, what's the process like and how much time did you spend to do the car? Do you think you'd be able to cut that time significantly if you were to do another car?
12-06-2012, 03:23 PM
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Thanks
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Originally Posted by iVTECallday' timestamp='1354835971' post='22194597
[quote name='animeS2K' timestamp='1354835033' post='22194571']
[quote name='iVTECallday' timestamp='1354834145' post='22194549']
Thank you, glad to hear that. Saved $2500 doing it myself
[quote name='iVTECallday' timestamp='1354834145' post='22194549']
Thank you, glad to hear that. Saved $2500 doing it myself
Looks awesome, btw.
That and basic tools - a heat gun, thin blue painters tape, tape measure, 3M primer pens, 3M edge sealer and a squeegee with felt edge to prevent scratches to the vinyl (minor surface scratches disappear in the sun or heating it with a heat gun - amazing)
A little over $600 for 65' x 60" roll of Matte Blue & 8' x 60" of the Matte Black
Oh and two bottles of isapropyl alcohol for prep
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Damn, not bad at all! That's the cost of just a front-end clear bra.
Since I'm lazy and not looking up the YouTube videos right now, what's the process like and how much time did you spend to do the car? Do you think you'd be able to cut that time significantly if you were to do another car?
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Probably but I'm extremely anal and a perfectionist that's why it took a little over 100hrs including the disassembly of all the parts, headlights, tail lights, door handles, mirrors, fenders, bumpers etc.
12-06-2012, 03:38 PM
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im actually going to be vinyl wapping my s in a few months once i get body work issues sorted out. im looking into satin black and olive drab, 1 or the other. i have taken apart the door handles on a few occasions now and believe me the one clip that holds the handle is the most sinister nefarious thing ever created so i feel your pain. only question i have is do you feel it would be easier to do the panels off the car over time like do the fenders one day , the bumper and hood the next then doors rear bumper trunk rear quarters etc etc, or did you find it best to try and tackle it all at once ?? im debating whether i should attempt to do this with my friend or just pay the money to have it done when the time comes
