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post up some pics dude

Thanks dude, its funny you say that though because i actually havent, but i've spent most nights the last few weeks trying to be as meticulous as possible, im determined to give it a good finish, and hopefully a lasting one. If i haven't spat the dummy after completing my car, i might do it more regularly...

Each to their own i guess. new pics from outside Elite Racing Developments this afternoon

cheers, and with regards to the stone chips as above, hopefully as 75coupe said i dont end up with too many problems

Done Ill take a closer up pic for ya's shortly

will take some more decent pics with a camera soon

to be honest, don't think its really a possibility, i could always run around with a black texta in the car... not yeah i dont think there is a way to do so, i could always cut a little piece out and stick it over the chip, but its not a very neat way to go, maybe replace the whole panel will just have to drive further back from the car infront lol

Terrible photo, but consider it a teaser, more to come...

failling that why not try a nistune, half the price of a new ecu and still tuneable

Yes the new quick release is a coloured vinyl, i don't think its designed for printing on though, but i think the usual quick release (the stuff we've been using for ages) is fine for printing and wrapping with (FYI, Oracal vinyl, 3951 GRA) I totally agree about trying to wrap with the chrome, i havent attempted it, and to be honest don't think i ever would, unless there is a chrome wrap specific vinyl that is as conformable as the stuff im using atm. Lol im getting more and more pedantic about the finish on mine now too, so its not just you. yeah you're right about the printed stuff fading, should get at least a good year or 2 out of it, but if it lives in sunlight no doubt itll fade pretty quickly. I agree Solid colored vinyl does give a much nicer finish and obviously like you said, the color lasts a lot longer.

easy to wash, use something really soft, a wet/damp microfibre cloth usually does the job. Dont expect change from 3k, infact, you can probably expect to pay a bit more for a wrap job, the labour is the killer im afraid, it just takes a lot of time and patience to get it right. You can count on being without your car for at least a week too.

yeah i finish at 4, and yeah ive noticed it getting a lot more stares now, and i dont think its because its a skyline. More like people wondering wtf happened to it lol. Thanks You're spot on, it does mark/scratch easily, and gets dirty 100 times faster than a typical paint job, that said, its also easier to clean, a wet rag wipes away almost an crap that gets onto it. My car sadly lives outdoors, so ill be able to update often with how the weather affects the finish, i am interested to see what the sun will do to it Yes i do plan to do the door jams, and around the bootlid section where it closes and the fuel filler section. I don't believe anyone has done single color vinyl in a quick release/rapid air (air release) style until now, our rep contacted me today at work and said there is a new vinyl they are looking at getting, used for wrapping and with the quick release backing, so she's going to get me a sample at some point. That said, we print on quick release all the time which is used for wrapping (although this isn't a colored vinyl its just a white print vinyl) If you want an anodized look, try laminating chrome vinyl with a satin finish laminate, i've done this myself, doesn't look too bad. I don't want any white to be visible from the outside, i have been considering using gloss black over the top for accents or some sort of design to go with it, but im yet to decide what exactly it will be.

cheers guys a black, or dark car would be easier to wrap matte black as you wouldn't have to worry so much about inside the door frames, i think i've chosen the worst color to wrap, being white, means that anything i haven't wrap that is in view will stand out lol

haha cheers, i was wondering how many people had seen it half done since its driven daily, i work on meadow ave lol, what are you getting around in when you've seen me?

Will do. Going black wheels, when the coin is available, id love to pick up a nice set of jap rims, but don't think ill be able to afford them anytime soon, i know there is a shit load of debate about Rota rims, and i don't want this thread to turn into a shit slinging match but ive considered some Rota GTR's in matte black with the red lip. No worries, ask away, I have a join that runs along the top of the windows and one that runs along the crease on the top of the roof. not very visible from a distance of a few meters, which is good cheers guys, bonnet and washer nozzles will be completed tomorrow night hopefully. and most likely attacking the front bar this weekend well how much is a paint job worth? 4k? the wraps can be quite expensive, as the labour that goes into it is quite extensive, personally, ive spent probably around 24hrs at least, and if the paint isn't in good condition, expect to spend a lot more cleaning it to get it ready for the wrap. I understand people can spend up to 6k on a wrap, but im sure that it varies a lot depending on the condition of the paint and the work required to apply the vinyl cleanly Ive gone and clay barred almost every panel to remove surface contaminants as even small bumps or specs of dirt show through when the vinyl is smoothed over.

thanks This particular vinyl comes in 610mm and 1220mm wide rolls, There are a few other brands i wouldn't mind trying down the track on other cars, but decided to start with this one as i know of a reputable company using it regularly with great results. It is wonderful to work with, it stretches a lot, and reacts with heat really well, (heat is your bestfriend when wrapping with this) Much thinner than DI-NOC and wayy stretchier, i havent removed any panels, i have removed the mirrors to wrap them. the fuel filler cap also came off, the front bar will be getting started on the car, and ill decide if ill be taking it off as i go, i did drop the rear bar to wrap in the rear quarters and the tail lights were also removed completely from the housings.

It's supposed to have a 10 year guarantee in Australian conditions, i need to speak to a rep about a few other things concerning it, but ill be sure to confirm a temperature range, my 34, sadly lives outdoors, so ill be able to provide accurate accounts on how it deals with the ups and downs in the weather conditions. its holding out well in the cold and rainy conditions thus far

So i decided i was going to try something a little different, as the title states, Matte Black Not much to tell really, i've been spending my hours after work for the last few weeks, progressively wrapping my 34 in Matte black vinyl. Im using an Avery 900 series for anyone interested. Its been a long process so far, and a steep learning curve as i work with vinyl on a daily basis, but haven't ever attempted wrapping anything on this scale. Been trying to keep taking photos as i go. and a little customizing will update as the last pieces go together, will also be doing inside the door frames, most of the section around the boot when its opened, and even fuel filler.

nice you got the z-tune skirts and pods, mind sharing where you got and how much, i plan on doing the same? and was the fitment good, or did it require modifying?

pics?

well done man, very good, only thing id do different is reduce the brightness on the front lip and badge in the grill to help it all fit in a little better

yeah agreed on a needle or pin to clean them out and straighten the jet so it hits the right spot on the windshield

im going return flow, also leaves room on the other side for an oil cooler

very interested to see how you go, keep us posted!

also want, more info http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/23/hks-rac...st-makes-sense/