Wrapping: will I regret it?

thedapperdriver · 10-16-2020, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HanLueX

That's a sick wrap on the GT, but i imagine that car never sees the light of day.

. I think wraps can definitely be a nice addition but it's not going to be your longterm solution and will all the headache of dealing with issues from it I'd kinda just prefer a solid MFG color.

Anyways, what have y'all been seeing at in terms of car wrap prices? I'd imagine you're looking in the 2-5k range for anything decent. Still better than a paint job but annoying nonetheless.

Was my daily till i got the m3 lol

HanLueX · 10-17-2020, 11:03 AM

Oh that's sick. Sorry I meant the Mercedes GT earlier in the thread.

Buttt yours is also great, and props to you to being one of those taking advantage of their GT3's. Great drivers. I daily'd my C2 convertible (no gt3, I know) for a few years and loved it.

4play · 10-26-2020, 10:27 AM

Got a quote from a local reputable shop to wrap my M4 GTS in 3M Satin Dark Grey Metallic for $2700, which I felt was a great price.

However, to wrap the door jambs while doing the exterior, they want $3900.

I understand that wrapping the jambs is not the easiest, but $1200 when the car has only 2 doors? Does that seem nuts to anyone else?

Megabass · 10-26-2020, 10:38 AM

Xpel ultimate plus on the whole car. Self healing on minor abrasions no swirl marks. I love the peace of mind. And it's glossy with very few imperfections on the whole car. You should have paint correction prior.

JagR2611 · 10-27-2020, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drgmt

The car paint should never be damaged by blade with the right installer. That's amateur hour

+1

BoxKing · 10-28-2020, 09:09 AM

OP... would make more sense if you cleared up what you're referring to; PPF (clear), or wrapping the car in an individual color?

Both have different attributes, selections, cost differences, and functions.

IMO:
PPF- wished I dropped the $1200 to get this to cover the front half of the car from the get go, and I will 100% do this with every new car I purchase.

Individual color wrap- I think its worth it, and I have contemplated doing this if I decide to keep the car after my final payment is made. My only concern is the quality that varies from shop to shop, and what solutions there are to protect from chips...?

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HanLueX Enlisted Member 13 Rep 40 Posts Drives: e46 m3 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Oh that's sick. Sorry I meant the Mercedes GT earlier in the thread. Buttt yours is also great, and props to you to being one of those taking advantage of their GT3's. Great drivers. I daily'd my C2 convertible (no gt3, I know) for a few years and loved it.
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4play First Lieutenant 415 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Got a quote from a local reputable shop to wrap my M4 GTS in 3M Satin Dark Grey Metallic for $2700, which I felt was a great price. However, to wrap the door jambs while doing the exterior, they want $3900. I understand that wrapping the jambs is not the easiest, but $1200 when the car has only 2 doors? Does that seem nuts to anyone else?
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Megabass Second Lieutenant 168 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2019 M4 CP Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Copperopolis iTrader: (0)	Xpel ultimate plus on the whole car. Self healing on minor abrasions no swirl marks. I love the peace of mind. And it's glossy with very few imperfections on the whole car. You should have paint correction prior. Attached Images
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10-28-2020, 09:09 AM	#50
BoxKing I Rock Your Girls Box 293 Rep 662 Posts Drives: M4 F82 ZCP AW Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	OP... would make more sense if you cleared up what you're referring to; PPF (clear), or wrapping the car in an individual color? Both have different attributes, selections, cost differences, and functions. IMO: PPF- wished I dropped the $1200 to get this to cover the front half of the car from the get go, and I will 100% do this with every new car I purchase. Individual color wrap- I think its worth it, and I have contemplated doing this if I decide to keep the car after my final payment is made. My only concern is the quality that varies from shop to shop, and what solutions there are to protect from chips...?
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