wrapping or dipping
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wrapping or dipping
Since vettes seem to have tiny cracks in the paint, mine does, I was wondering if I should try wrapping or dipping my car. Wrapping should hide the small cracks. Also, for those who want to change the color of their car but not permanently this could be an option. I've also looked into dipping, a very cheap option that allows experimentation. I know this won't interest purest but both are easily reversible. Has anyone tried either?
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Never heard of either, can you supply details?
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Hi,
Isn't "dipping" a bit misleading?
I believe the car is actually SPRAYED with a material like 'Plasti Dip'.
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Alan
Isn't "dipping" a bit misleading?
I believe the car is actually SPRAYED with a material like 'Plasti Dip'.
Regards,
Alan
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Wrapping is the process of wrapping your car with vinyl. It was originally used for advertising. But now people use it to change the color of their car without permanently changing its color.
Dipping is the process of painting your car with a peelable paint. It doesn't have the endurance of a true paint job but it is a small fraction of the cost. You can buy all the supplies and equipment to do it yourself for under $500. That includes the sprayer and pump. It can last a few years and if you get tired of the look you can just peel it off in about 30 minutes. Originally people used the process on their wheels but it has grown into a whole new thing. there is a place down in FL that sells complete kits. They have several videos showing how to do it.
The reason I was considering it is the cost. My car is a 15 footer. But once you get close to it there are several booboos on it and I don't have the money for a new quality paint job.
Dipping is the process of painting your car with a peelable paint. It doesn't have the endurance of a true paint job but it is a small fraction of the cost. You can buy all the supplies and equipment to do it yourself for under $500. That includes the sprayer and pump. It can last a few years and if you get tired of the look you can just peel it off in about 30 minutes. Originally people used the process on their wheels but it has grown into a whole new thing. there is a place down in FL that sells complete kits. They have several videos showing how to do it.
The reason I was considering it is the cost. My car is a 15 footer. But once you get close to it there are several booboos on it and I don't have the money for a new quality paint job.
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Hi ZP,
SOME people would consider a wrapped Corvette a "boo boo"!
Sorry!
Regards,
Alan
SOME people would consider a wrapped Corvette a "boo boo"!
Sorry!
Regards,
Alan
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It is pretty hard to get the Plasti Dip to look right. There are many videos on YouTube that show good results, but don't be misled. Those videos are shot by people that have done many many cars. If you attempt to do your prized Corvette with Plasti Dip, you are brave. If you were going for the look only, a wrap would look better, but it is much more expensive.
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It is pretty hard to get the Plasti Dip to look right. There are many videos on YouTube that show good results, but don't be misled. Those videos are shot by people that have done many many cars. If you attempt to do your prized Corvette with Plasti Dip, you are brave. If you were going for the look only, a wrap would look better, but it is much more expensive.
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Wrapped C7. The owner can easily return to the original color.
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Here's a wrap...IIRC it cost several thousand dollars....matte finish
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WRAPPING VS PAINTING
The advantage of a wrapping over a painting, is not necessarily on price. The main task of wrapping is to allow a temporary color change. The original idea for the first wraps was to bring full-scale advertising of digital printings on vehicles and remove them again. Later, taxi's and other companies vehicles, which should be uniform in color, were completely wrapped with foil to avoid the cost of special paint finishes.
Now more and more users in the private sector getting interested on full wraps. As an individual color or effective design has its charms. In addition to the wide range of colors and the extensive possibilities of variation, the film is also like a second skin for the vehicle, which protects the original paint from everyday traces and slight scratches and stone damages. Which means that the value of the vehicle is maintained. Especially for exclusive vehicle models an interesting aspect, as repaint (even if it is an extravagant color) represents there a significant loss of value.
The best case is to lease/buy a new car in black and have it wrapped in your desired color. This saves an extra cost for special color orders, protects the original paint and you can remove the vinyl economical at return or resale and the original paint shines like at the first day. The care and cleaning of the film is comparable with a paint finish - wash-street-resistant and with the correct products it can be polished, waxed or sealed.
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i dont think I would wrap the entire car, but I was actually thinking about Setting accents... I personally love the Baldwin Motion "Bumble Bee" stripe on the back of the car, but wouldnt want to have it painted on... This way I could be removed if the car ever wanted to be sold and put back to original. But more important, i was wondering about if "sealing Off" the car with a layer of wrap would cause Problems to the fiberglass/paint, lets say you allready have one or the other small "bubble" underneath in the paint?!
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How bad is the paint....? I know mine is a 20 footer at best, but I happy with it for now....I have more important issues to fix and I ain't got 10 grand to have it done. At least I don't have to worry too much at car shows about someone touching it. Have you posted any pics yet....?
Brian
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I believe what hes referring to paint Checking..some call it crowfoot.. Original laquer was known for that as it aged but Acrylics did it too..hundreds of tiny little hairline cracks .. common issue in dark colors especially
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Spoke w 3m. I wanted to strip car fix fiberglas and wrap . Still needs a solid primer to bond and doesnt last as long. Materials for car is 1000. Labor who knows. U can buy some for t tops to try then hood then body