Wrap or paint?
Discussion
Many thanks for the comments. I wonder what materials were used for the wraps, and why they failed.
I would use cast vinyl, not calendered; and matching cast laminate. These are a little more expensive, but considered much better. I would also use air release vinyl, which as the name suggests does not trap air. I do not see the fiberglass being a problem (compared with metal) as it will still have several coats of paint.
However, there are several places where the wedge shape would be difficult to follow the sharp curves; and I want the engine bay to match! I would like to match the existing (probably original) color, Ferrari Red, if I can work out how to do that.
Luckily there is no urgency for this. I am planning to try it on the roof of my son's Mini once he has decided what will go well with the BRG color of the rest of it.
Wilf.
I would use cast vinyl, not calendered; and matching cast laminate. These are a little more expensive, but considered much better. I would also use air release vinyl, which as the name suggests does not trap air. I do not see the fiberglass being a problem (compared with metal) as it will still have several coats of paint.
However, there are several places where the wedge shape would be difficult to follow the sharp curves; and I want the engine bay to match! I would like to match the existing (probably original) color, Ferrari Red, if I can work out how to do that.
Luckily there is no urgency for this. I am planning to try it on the roof of my son's Mini once he has decided what will go well with the BRG color of the rest of it.
Wilf.
Apart from cost, it will be nice to have the big TVR logo at the front and the small 280i at the back printed, instead of sticking them on. I could also do some wild design, but I don't think that would look right on a wedge.
The ink has a life of about 3 years, maybe less in South Florida sun. Laminating would increase that, but I don't know by how much. A good paint job - using two part paint - is good for more like 10 years.
Still thinking!
Wilf.
The ink has a life of about 3 years, maybe less in South Florida sun. Laminating would increase that, but I don't know by how much. A good paint job - using two part paint - is good for more like 10 years.
Still thinking!
Wilf.
Ziga,
That's very interesting - it's a good video. But isn't that too much work for a two year life? I would certainly consider it for the wheels.
I am thinking of wrap because "we have the technology". The vinyl comes in 54" wide rolls and I have a 54" printer/cutter and a laminator. For a common car or truck I could buy the templates, but not for a wedge; so I would just waste some ink if I do a single color.
I have not yet done a wrap, but my son has done a couple. We have been asked to do a food truck - boxy shape but a lot of rivets.
We'll see.
Wilf.
That's very interesting - it's a good video. But isn't that too much work for a two year life? I would certainly consider it for the wheels.
I am thinking of wrap because "we have the technology". The vinyl comes in 54" wide rolls and I have a 54" printer/cutter and a laminator. For a common car or truck I could buy the templates, but not for a wedge; so I would just waste some ink if I do a single color.
I have not yet done a wrap, but my son has done a couple. We have been asked to do a food truck - boxy shape but a lot of rivets.
We'll see.
Wilf.
Anthony,
I didn't realize that id a dip; I assumed it was a wrap. Either way it is a beauty!
Whichever way it is done, I expect to remove all the easy bits (but not the main body) and do it panel by panel.
I'll certainly wait until the weather gets cooler - that's about five days in January.
Wilf.
I didn't realize that id a dip; I assumed it was a wrap. Either way it is a beauty!
Whichever way it is done, I expect to remove all the easy bits (but not the main body) and do it panel by panel.
I'll certainly wait until the weather gets cooler - that's about five days in January.
Wilf.
pasogrande said:
Anthony,
I didn't realize that id a dip; I assumed it was a wrap. Either way it is a beauty!
Whichever way it is done, I expect to remove all the easy bits (but not the main body) and do it panel by panel.
I'll certainly wait until the weather gets cooler - that's about five days in January.
Wilf.
The important thing with Plastidip or Fulldip is to give it time to harden after spraying. A few weeks if possible. I didn't realize that id a dip; I assumed it was a wrap. Either way it is a beauty!
Whichever way it is done, I expect to remove all the easy bits (but not the main body) and do it panel by panel.
I'll certainly wait until the weather gets cooler - that's about five days in January.
Wilf.
Its certainly come a long way in a short amount of time...And then there is always this option..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY0iNcApC8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY0iNcApC8s
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