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Old 12-06-2012 | 01:28 PM
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Hey guys, just finished up wrapping my S2k in 3M Matte Metallic Blue & Matte Black and wanted to share. I purchased the vinyl from Auto Vinyl Solutions and received excellent customer service and tips from Tommy.

I wanted to prove to myself that one person can accomplish this task with no assistance like the pro's. I watched a lot of YouTube videos and helped a good friend wrap his front bumper before I finally committed to getting this done.

Let's just say that wrapping an S on your own takes an astounding amount of patience, especially on the bumpers. Many times during the wrap it will test you and you'll get to a point when you just want to give up, but like i said before a lot of patience and persistence to get it done will get you through it.

Every panel came apart for the wrap and let me tell you our door handles are one of the worst things I've ever taken apart on this car, mind you that I was an ASE certified Tech for over 10 years and have built my car from the ground up on my own.

On to the pics... Enjoy

Before the wrap

After...












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Old 12-06-2012 | 01:32 PM
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Looks great! You said you wrapped it. How much have you worked with vinyl previous to this? How long did it take, and would you say it was significantly cheaper than paint? I assume the body was clean (no dents or major paint issues) prior to wrap.
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:33 PM
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I can dig it.
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:35 PM
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Looks great, reminds me somewhat of Apex Blue. I can only imagine the PITA that job was to do.
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:38 PM
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Looks like a pro did it nice job and looks kool.
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:39 PM
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Looks Great!
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:40 PM
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wow, very nice!
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:42 PM
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Damn, that looks good.
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:48 PM
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Saw it on Instagram. Looks awesome
Old 12-06-2012 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowden
Looks great! You said you wrapped it. How much have you worked with vinyl previous to this? How long did it take, and would you say it was significantly cheaper than paint? I assume the body was clean (no dents or major paint issues) prior to wrap.
Close to no experience other than helping my friend with his bumper, did watch hours worth of Youtube vids though. Much cheaper than paint, reversible, protects your OEM paint and doesn't lower the resale value. Body has to be spotless, dents and chips will show through and every nook and cranny has to be extremely clean. TY

Originally Posted by FearlessFife
I can dig it. />

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point
Looks great, reminds me somewhat of Apex Blue. I can only imagine the PITA that job was to do.
Very big PIA but sooo worth it

Originally Posted by Dens2k152mph
Looks like a pro did it nice job and looks kool.
Thank you, glad to hear that. Saved $2500 doing it myself
Originally Posted by Akkmednoseflem
Looks Great! /> />

Originally Posted by S2KWALT
wow, very nice!


Originally Posted by fernando.
Damn, that looks good. />


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