DIY Wrapping?

[dtmwelburn]

Has anyone DIY wrapped any panels of their cars? i wanna know how easy or hard it is, i cant find anyone in teesside that does it, so i been stamping my feet and now im seriously considering having a go myself,
cheers guys
Dan

 

[Slimy]

I've done my bike, probably at least 257 times harder than a car panel! It really isn't that difficult though, just be patient and make sure it's exactly how you want it. And best of all, if it looks p00p, you just warm it up and take it back off again!

 

[dtmwelburn]

hmmm, in that case i think ill order a roll, see i tried tinting a tailgate window once and messed up, thats what got me worried really, and the fact i dont have anywhere indoors i can do it, ie garage, so i have the wind to deal with lol

 

[Ovni_cupraR]

What are you thinking of wrapping? I've been wondering whether to carbon wrap an LCR splitter as i need a new one anyway, and don't fancy paying silly money for a real carbon one! Not sure how it would turn out though

 

[dtmwelburn]

Well i want my roof and spoiler wrapping mostly, as im painting the wheels and mirror covers satin or gloss black, soon as ive got the materials to get on with it, im starting with sorting a dent out on my rear quarter tomorrow first mind as i want it to look tip/top before i start showing it off

Dan

 

[dtmwelburn]

Had a quote to have me roof wrapped today. Ready for it........ £200 i couldnt believe it!! Im so doing it myself!

 

[SalSheikh]

when i went to santa pod 2 weeks ago there ws a copany doing it there on your car if you took it there, price were good as it was about £140 for a bonnet. considering how much the material would cost to cover it and the labour i thought it was a bargain. 'll see if i have theire leaflet as they did mention attending other shows, might be one up your way.

 

[Brummy]

I really ought to go into business.. just done my spare bonnet for under a tenner !

 

[SalSheikh]

read this: http://mobile.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=1&f=112&t=923360&mid=0

 

[SalSheikh]

I really ought to go into business.. just done my spare bonnet for under a tenner !

how did you manage that so cheaply? are you going to the next Cov meet? would be interested in having a chat with you about doing my bonnet

 

[Brummy]

Sal.. ive done my roof three times in all and now my spare bonnet, should be at Sutton on Sunday for the MegaMeet if your going.. dunno if the black bonnet will be on or not, but theres some pics either in my R/R thread or ive done a quick Guide in the the FAQ/GUIDES section

 

[dtmwelburn]

Id be willing to drive to birmingham to have it done cheap lol, i visit warrington every friday/saturday anyway

 

[t32er]

i was looking in to doing bits of mine, loads of vids on you tube on how to do it etc,but i wanted to drop this link in, a mate of mine recomended them to me for the wrap - http://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/aslanct114.asp

 

[Chrissy20vt]

LCR roof can be done by a superb company in s Wales for £80, but thats a million miles from u!

 

[Slimy]

i was looking in to doing bits of mine, loads of vids on you tube on how to do it etc,but i wanted to drop this link in, a mate of mine recomended them to me for the wrap - http://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/aslanct114.asp

Wow, that is some cheap prices!!! 1.2 x 5 metres of CAST matt vinyl for £42.90 is an absolute bargain, I paid that for calendared stuff!

And I am really tempted by this;

http://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/vehiclewrappingvws4.asp

 

[t32er]

i know, the prices are grate, thats why i was told to use them, but i didnt do it in the end just still had the link, im still tempted though but im spraying it soon

 

[Booya]

I have done my spoiler. Was pretty easy and cost about £15 for the materials. Pic below.

 

[Slimy]

I have done my spoiler. Was pretty easy and cost about £15 for the materials. Pic below.

Mmm, that is

 

[dtmwelburn]

Cheapest quote i got just for my roof was 200quid couldnt believe it because the materials are only about £25, so ill be buying a roll this week and hopefully if whether holds out ill give it a bash, and make sure i got the missus's hairdryer handy lol, ill already have the panel wipe handy from recolouring my wheels, Dan

 

[Booya]

Thanks slimy

dtmwelburn - Just be patient with the stuff and try to plan ahead with how the vinyl will wrap round your panel when cutting. You may end up needing more than one attempts worth as if you f**k it up.