full car wrapping

[unsheenashashin]

After seeing an interesting wrap on a MK2 Leon on Instagram, I got to thinking.

My car could do with a full paint correction, but I'm wondering about wrapping it, nothing garish though, maybe a matt grey or something.

Question is, what's the legality in doing this? Dyou have to inform the dvla and insurance company that you've changed the colour?

Also, anybody got a rough idea of how much it would cost, and how easy is it to remove come trade in/sale time?

 

[Daniel M]

Not sure on an exact cost but I know it would save you £££'s by getting it corrected instead. Do like matte colours though

 

[unsheenashashin]

Aye, might go for that, was just curious about the wrapping idea. What would happen if the 5-0 pulled you, checked the reg which shows a black car but you're driving a neon blue one?

 

[jocco]

Wrap it your self.
I did my previous car.
Used Oracal vinyl and total cost for the whole car was less then 100Euros.

Here are a few pics, its a Megane 225

 

[unsheenashashin]

Looks not bad.


No way would I attempt it myself though!

 

[old 'uns]

As far as doovla are concerned wrap is temporary so need to inform, insurance not too sure but I reckon ask first to cover yourself.
Plod....hmmmm.....ANPR will throw a wobbly so they'll pull you anyway so you need to make sure you're FULLY legal on everything else, any excuse to get a result.
removing shouldn't be an issue if you use quality vinyl but allow time for cleaning, never 100% guaranteed all glue will come off and depending on existing paintwork if paint/lacquer will strip, plastics especially

 

[mike0105]

Isn't ANPR linked to DVLA register anyway? Once you inform the DVLA everything should follow suit, although you need to advise your insurance anyway as this is a modification. Do not want to give them an excuse to void you policy!

Play it safe and let them know. Shouldn't cost you anything more than a stamp.

 

[old 'uns]

I really need to check what I wrote before submitting.......

NO need to inform doovla, classed as temporary colour change

 

[mike0105]

I really need to check what I wrote before submitting.......

NO need to inform doovla, classed as temporary colour change

Fair enough, but wouldn't plod still be very interested though? ANPR going nuts when they see you, insurance not matching up etc? Would it just be easier and safer just to officially change the colour, then change it back again if you remove it?

 

[manhota]

The police will not be interested, if there not interested in a chrome wrapped r8 they sure not gona be interested in your sub 10k leon

 

[unsheenashashin]

Read a thread on a bmw forum that said it's a good idea to let the dvla know about it, they won't change the v5 but would attach a note saying the car's had a temporary colour change. Apparently it's the chassis colour that matters?

Given my experience of local police (both parents ex cops, 2 cousins currently cops and a raft of relatives and family friends that are cops) if they did pull you and the details on the system didn't match the car in front of them, they'd be all over you. Maybe different elsewhere, but all the rozzers I know are suspicious by nature, something like this would just make them determined to find something they could charge you with.

Cheers for all the input guys, appreciated.

 

[zak]

Read a thread on a bmw forum that said it's a good idea to let the dvla know about it, they won't change the v5 but would attach a note saying the car's had a temporary colour change. Apparently it's the chassis colour that matters?

Given my experience of local police (both parents ex cops, 2 cousins currently cops and a raft of relatives and family friends that are cops) if they did pull you and the details on the system didn't match the car in front of them, they'd be all over you. Maybe different elsewhere, but all the rozzers I know are suspicious by nature, something like this would just make them determined to find something they could charge you with.

Cheers for all the input guys, appreciated.

I was told if you leave the door shuts the original colour or the underside of the bonnet its fine as you can prove the original colour is beneath the wrap. All my mates have wrapped their cars no need to inform anyone.

 

[zak]

Wrap it your self.
I did my previous car.
Used Oracal vinyl and total cost for the whole car was less then 100Euros.

Here are a few pics, its a Megane 225

That looks awsome. I want to do mine white but thinkin shall i plastidip instead.

 

[YIN]

As far as doovla are concerned wrap is temporary so need to inform, insurance not too sure but I reckon ask first to cover yourself.
Plod....hmmmm.....ANPR will throw a wobbly so they'll pull you anyway so you need to make sure you're FULLY legal on everything else, any excuse to get a result.
removing shouldn't be an issue if you use quality vinyl but allow time for cleaning, never 100% guaranteed all glue will come off and depending on existing paintwork if paint/lacquer will strip, plastics especially

DVLA changed the rules recently on this

"The DVLA have recently changed their recommendations for vehicles that have been wrapped, which now have to be registered if the colour has been changed. Previously because the wrap was not considered a permanent change, it did not need to be registered. However, the following statement has been issued by the DVLA;-

The register maintained by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) essentially exists to assist in revenue collection, road safety and law enforcement. The Police and other enforcement agencies rely on the DVLA record for all vehicles-related investigations. It is therefore paramount that the information stored on the vehicle register is accurate and up to date.

DVLA records details given by vehicle manufacturers at first registration. Any changes to the vehicles details must be notified to DVLA by law.

By covering the entire vehicle in a coloured adhesive/vinyl wrap, it is DVLA’s view that the colour change should be recorded. To notify a change of colour you should complete section 7 of the registration certificate V5C and return it to DVLA Swansea SA99 1BA. You should receive a replacement certificate within two to four weeks.

We would advise that any owner of a vehicle that has had a full colour change wrap should now inform the DVLA immediately by completing and sending the necessary paperwork as specified."

 

[mike0105]

So inform DVLA and insurance. Problem solved.

 

[unsheenashashin]

Well, given past experience with dvla bawbags (send them a form, they claim they didn't get it, then 2 weeks later send said form back to me, asking why I sent it) my verdict has just became bugger that. I'll stick with black.