Vantage V12 - wrap it?
Discussion
Firstly I blame nicke999. I met Nick at Wilton House Superar day when I was looking for a cheaper alternative to my then F430 Spider. We agreed my next purchase, looking for something cheaper should be a baby Aston. Anyway I now have a Hamerhead Silver V12!!! Not the V8 I originally set my heart on! Pics to follow....
Secondly I blame Nick too.... His wrapped DB9 looks amazing and has already started me wondering what a V12V would look like in the BMW estoril blue, my long term favourite colour of all time and would look great against the carbon fibre. BUT... I've seen mixed respnoses on the whole wrapping car theme and regardless of finishing quality would also question whether they can be polished etc the same? My cars always spend the winter months being cleaned, waxed, polished, polished some more for months on end. Would I be able to do this still on a wrapped car?
Comments / thoughts welcome....
And hi nicke999, I've joined the club ;-)
Secondly I blame Nick too.... His wrapped DB9 looks amazing and has already started me wondering what a V12V would look like in the BMW estoril blue, my long term favourite colour of all time and would look great against the carbon fibre. BUT... I've seen mixed respnoses on the whole wrapping car theme and regardless of finishing quality would also question whether they can be polished etc the same? My cars always spend the winter months being cleaned, waxed, polished, polished some more for months on end. Would I be able to do this still on a wrapped car?
Comments / thoughts welcome....
And hi nicke999, I've joined the club ;-)
Edited by RichV12 on Thursday 5th May 19:57
This seems to becoming more popular and seen four in as many months, three were very good and one quite poor, up close you can tell it is a wrap, pros are it protects the original paint, it allows a complete bespoke colour change which can be returned to original, the negatives are it isn't cheap for a quality wrap especially if done correctly with the majority of panel removed so that edges are less evident, cleaning as it is vinyl that means using pressure washers etc are a no no, you can't polish or use anything abrasive, but soapy water and a sponge will keep it maintained and looking good, and individual panels can be replaced if damaged, we are also currently testing on the interior, such as the sat nav cover and surround can be a solid colour in a vinyl or mat finish, carbon fibre effect etc, again fully reversible and in respect much cheaper option than changing the complete panels and can be completely bespoke,
I've seen some stunningly well done wraps. Basically it's a case of 'yer gets what yer pays for' with wraps.
www.fxuk.net did an F430 Spider of ecurie25's and they did David Yu's GT-R to transform it into Purplezilla.
They do really really good work, and you'd never know it was a wrap once done.
Get the bodywork properly detailed beforehand, and it'll preserve the paintwork as well.
Go for it - i'd love to see an Estoril Blue V12V!
www.fxuk.net did an F430 Spider of ecurie25's and they did David Yu's GT-R to transform it into Purplezilla.
They do really really good work, and you'd never know it was a wrap once done.
Get the bodywork properly detailed beforehand, and it'll preserve the paintwork as well.
Go for it - i'd love to see an Estoril Blue V12V!
The wraps are expensive so it's a shame they can be damaged easily by stone chips, best to combine wrapping with paint protection film in prone area's, not many co's do both, in fact I think we are the only ones who do. You can pressure wash graphics, but you can't steam clean them. Wrap films, their laminates and ppf can all be polished but not with any abrasive types, you want to keep it gloss not buff it down, even household polish is recommended by Ventureshield if that's all that is to hand.
At some point, sometime, somewhere, some when, I plan on getting a car wrapped.
It's just hard to justify the £1500 or so outlay for something that at the end of the day you never even remotely need need. Should I keep both of my current cars long term I would very much like to wrap my Mini in the same shade of 'Glacial Blue' as my V8V - the pair would look great together
As to the V12 Vantage in that shade of blue:
Are words needed?
DO IT!!!
It's just hard to justify the £1500 or so outlay for something that at the end of the day you never even remotely need need. Should I keep both of my current cars long term I would very much like to wrap my Mini in the same shade of 'Glacial Blue' as my V8V - the pair would look great together
As to the V12 Vantage in that shade of blue:
Are words needed?
DO IT!!!
George H said:
Does a wrap still give the metallic / pearlescent effect, or is it just a solid colour?
You can do whatever you want! You can have a wrap colour matched to a stock colour and the texture and everything will make it looks just as if it's the real thing; only opening the bonnet or a proper close inspection into the panel gaps would you know otherwise.You can have foil, pearl, metallic, matte, you name it!
Didn't know that! Might see how much it is to get my Polo GTI wrapped in pentland green to match the Aston.It's the best time to get a wrap done - when the paint is brand new. That way you protect the paint as well as having a funky colour.
I think wraps are going to get more and more popular to be honest.
You can order the car you want in the colour which is best for residuals, then get it wrapped. So when you come to sell you have a car with the best residual colour in perfect condition paint, and you get to have your fun as well!
Imagine ordering a V12V (as some of you have done), and you opt for boring predictable residually safe Tungsten Grey (or similar). Then you head to Creative FX and get it wrapped in that gorgeous Kermit green shown above.
Best of both worlds, and all for £2000.
I think wraps are going to get more and more popular to be honest.
You can order the car you want in the colour which is best for residuals, then get it wrapped. So when you come to sell you have a car with the best residual colour in perfect condition paint, and you get to have your fun as well!
Imagine ordering a V12V (as some of you have done), and you opt for boring predictable residually safe Tungsten Grey (or similar). Then you head to Creative FX and get it wrapped in that gorgeous Kermit green shown above.
Best of both worlds, and all for £2000.
Beefmeister said:
you opt for boring predictable residually safe Tungsten Grey .
Here's another 2 adjectives for you - sophisticated and classy, just like that car you're sitting in.There's a reason that there are so many Tungsten Grey / Silver AMs. The majority of people find them gobsmackingly gorgeous.
You'd almost convinced me on these wraps until you mentioned the word 'kermit' next to green
Jockman said:
Beefmeister said:
you opt for boring predictable residually safe Tungsten Grey .
Here's another 2 adjectives for you - sophisticated and classy, just like that car you're sitting in.There's a reason that there are so many Tungsten Grey / Silver AMs. The majority of people find them gobsmackingly gorgeous.
You'd almost convinced me on these wraps until you mentioned the word 'kermit' next to green
As you say most people prefer the safer, sophisticated colours but there are plenty of people out there who want something a bit more exciting colour-wise, and a wrap enables you to do both. Residual comfort and fun all in one package.
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