Matte Black 34

[SLY-25T]

i wanted to eventually spray my 33 matte black with matte black rims. this looks crazy. i saw a site with this wrap stuff, made in germany from memory, and was interested in pricing but it was only available there, UAE and europe.

wats the washing like with this stuff?

roughly how much to do a car?

[75coupe]

I reckon a couple of grand at least to cover a car like this, remember its not material its labour that is expensive...

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.

Thanks for the reply Rush...

Is that new quick release material coloured is it???

Ive used chrome with a laminate over the top but wrapping a car with that would really be hard if not impossible to make it look good, the the two layers together dont stretch too well...

Anyway I think the any vinyl will outlast the print that is on it due to fading etc... thats why I always used vinyl cut coloured vinyls, the colour lasts for years and takes a beating and it doesnt mind being polished, whereas the matt wont like gritty car washes etc.. maybe Im getting too pedantic... Im sure no one looks that close except the one who owns it and the person it designed the vinyl yeah....

Keeps us updated on this for sure, you'll be stoked once its finished, I reckon definitely do a gloss black design over the top, even just something subtle to really give it that wow factor...

[RusH_]

i wanted to eventually spray my 33 matte black with matte black rims. this looks crazy. i saw a site with this wrap stuff, made in germany from memory, and was interested in pricing but it was only available there, UAE and europe.

wats the washing like with this stuff?

roughly how much to do a car?

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.

[RusH_]

Thanks for the reply Rush...

Is that new quick release material coloured is it???

Ive used chrome with a laminate over the top but wrapping a car with that would really be hard if not impossible to make it look good, the the two layers together dont stretch too well...

Anyway I think the any vinyl will outlast the print that is on it due to fading etc... thats why I always used vinyl cut coloured vinyls, the colour lasts for years and takes a beating and it doesnt mind being polished, whereas the matt wont like gritty car washes etc.. maybe Im getting too pedantic... Im sure no one looks that close except the one who owns it and the person it designed the vinyl yeah....

Keeps us updated on this for sure, you'll be stoked once its finished, I reckon definitely do a gloss black design over the top, even just something subtle to really give it that wow factor...

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.

[RusH_]

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

[On Edge]

^^^^^ looks good cant wait to see more

[GTR-N1]

^^^^^^ yep, looks just fine.

Q. How will you 'touch up' stone chips?

[RusH_]

^^^^^^ yep, looks just fine.

Q. How will you 'touch up' stone chips?

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

[RusH_]

^^^^^ looks good cant wait to see more

will take some more decent pics with a camera soon

[75coupe]

I dont think you will have that much problem with stone chips really, you could always do gloss black lip acccent on the front bar so you have two layers there or a even just a clear gloss layer, you know that paint protection film...

Have you done the wing mirrors yet? Im keen to hear how you got on with them as they are really round it will really test the stretching application technique...

[On Edge]

^^^^^^ yep, looks just fine.

Q. How will you 'touch up' stone chips?

you make a good point

[RusH_]

I dont think you will have that much problem with stone chips really, you could always do gloss black lip acccent on the front bar so you have two layers there or a even just a clear gloss layer, you know that paint protection film...

Have you done the wing mirrors yet? Im keen to hear how you got on with them as they are really round it will really test the stretching application technique...

Done

Ill take a closer up pic for ya's shortly

[RusH_]

^^^^^ looks good cant wait to see more

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

[On Edge]

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

hope so mate

[BTM]

Urgh.

So played out now.

[RusH_]

Each to their own i guess.

new pics from outside Elite Racing Developments this afternoon

[75coupe]

well done, I reckon your've installed a fair bit of vinyl in your time by the looks of it....

[RusH_]

well done, I reckon your've installed a fair bit of vinyl in your time by the looks of it....

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...

[RusH_]

Front bar,

Not completed, still has some work before ill be happy with it, but its getting there.

[Daz305]

well done mate looks really good i recon.

must be fun having just changed the entire look of your car over a couple of weeks!