Carbon Demon Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 it looks absolutley fantastic mike, congrats. how long is a car off the road for wile getting wrapped? It took us 5 full days. This involved cleaning, stripping, more cleaning, wrapping, refitting, checking over all quality and detailing. We worked back-breakingly hard throughout the 5 days. But all worth it. Mike Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5702249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 looks great, trying to imagine my stag in some wrap Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5702340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Demon Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 looks great, trying to imagine my stag in some wrap Mmmmm....should look like a meanie... Speaking of imagining things.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5706001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 looks like a good job, just the plastic devil pitch-fork looks cheesy sitting within a quality job like that Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5706097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Demon Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Point taken.....(I have been iffy about it myself; after using it as a prop at AutoSalon, where things can border on the kitsch). Now I am a little embarrassed. Pitchfork will appear no more in future wrap photos. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5706685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
person Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 For a superb job, budget on 10k it would need to be cheaper otherwise you may as well respray. Then it will last more than 3 years. and cost the same Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5716479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungoolie Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Clarkson tested the M3 with the competition pack and satin/matt paint and made it sound like the matt paint is a nightmare maintenance wise.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5716777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
g35me Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Clarkson tested the M3 with the competition pack and satin/matt paint and made it sound like the matt paint is a nightmare maintenance wise.... The M3 was paint. I think the wraps are a little more durable. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5717477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35III Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Stupid question, does the "wrapping" destroy the orginal paint? And how much weight is added to the car by doing this wrapping? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5717540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiroshima Screamer Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 its a nice colour for that particular model car but it doesnt suit all cars imo. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5717700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Demon Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Stupid question, does the "wrapping" destroy the orginal paint? And how much weight is added to the car by doing this wrapping? The paint underneath is protected during the wrap. Unless the paint was flakey to start with, it wouldn't get damaged. The weight added is negliable. Vinyl wrap material is not all that thick. Picture below shows unwrapping, without residue. The CF wrap was on a Cooper S for 11 months and the owner wished a new effect, hence the removal. I started by peeling a corner back, added a bit of heat and subsequently rolled it all into a "ball". Some broke off and some didn't. Afterwards, the roof was smooth and not even sticky. All of the film's adhesion substance remained on the vinyl. The roof did not even require a wash. M3 special paint has to be treated like a glass baby. http://www.egmcartec...he-matte-paint/ The BMW Frozen Gray M3 is the Munich automaker's new and exclusive offering only for the North American market. So exclusive that the 30 owners of the vehicle will have to sign a paint care agreement before taking delivery of their limited-edition Frozen Gray M3. The agreement says that the warranty on the vehicle does not cover the matte paint if it is damaged as a result of negligence by the owner, environmental damages or improper repairs. To take care of your Frozen Gray M3 – BMW suggests the following: Never polish or wax the frozen gray paint as it could lead to a glossy surface. If washing your frozen gray M3 in a automatic car wash choose a car wash that does not apply vehicle wax. Rinse the M3 with high pressure water to remove dirt before sending it through the automatic car wash to avoid scratches from sand, dust and other micro-particles. Remove bugs, bird poo, tree sap, tar, fuel spills or oil immediately using a soft sponge. Avoid strong rubbing while cleaning the frozen paint. BMW sells suitable products for maintaining the frozen paint at your local dealer. Repairs to the paint (scratches, dents, etching) must be completed by a BMW trained body shop. Most auto body shop will not be capable of repairing the frozen gray paint. Edited March 21, 2011 by Carbon Demon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5722949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) yep ive seen a matt paint merc with a 3hr old bird bomb.....panel needs to be repainted. Even those annoying brown thin line mosquito bombs damaged the finish matt paint is porous, even washing can leave water spots if you have hard water or dont dry immediately. Id hate to see what it'd look like when it rains and then the sun comes out and etches the water droplets into the finish. Not even some super sealants i have can resist water spot etching from our harsh aussie sun with vinyl, you'd just pull the panel wrap off and re-apply if you mess it up Edited March 21, 2011 by domino_z Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5723129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR31DRFT Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm thinkin my hr31 will look tha bomb in a matte wrap :-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5725244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 anyone in Vic can do it? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5743896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) anyone in Vic can do it? mate of mine can do it in Vic did his car a couple months back carbonfiberwrap.com.au Edited April 3, 2011 by domino_z Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5744064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 thanks.. sent em an email.. except i think it will be extremely pricey.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5744456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) for a whole car it would be, and when you consider the amount of work that goes in just in prep work, it's understandable i know they did a really cool time lapse video of the install, ill see if i can grab the url edit Edited April 4, 2011 by domino_z Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5744465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 yeh he linked me the vid... pretty impressed.. they look like they take quite abit of patients with it! will definitely consider it in the future.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5744578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appealing Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 We just completed a 2011 GTR wrap in 3M 1080 vinyl. It is thicker than normal and has some paint protection qualities. It was a long job and required removal of the front and rear bumper, spoiler and mirrors. It took a long 5 days. They definitely are not easy. If anyone wants a quote, contact us through http://appealingsigns.com.au We are in WA. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5795445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
person Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) More wraps Changed to And some pics of the process for a paint protection wrap on 458 http://www.luxury4play.com/ferrari/65378-black-458-italia-wrapped-premier.html Edited May 11, 2011 by person Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/289454-satin-black-gtr/page/3/#findComment-5805818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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