Car wrapping?

[80s kid]

My moms car is just one annoying bag of shite. It has no handbrake its a button and i dunno if the brakes on or not. It dings when you aint got a belt on, the doors open, the clutch isnt dipped when you start it.

It's not a Vauxhall Insignia is it?
I had to move one at work the other week and hated every one of the 20 seconds I was driving it!
Well actually it was 2 hours and 20 seconds after I worked out how to take the handbrake off!

Andrew.

Its certainly a vauxhall mate it may be that model im not sure. Not a fan of these new fangled things. All i no is its horrible to drive and looks horrible.

[Andrew 2.8i]

All i no is its horrible to drive and looks horrible.

It could be any Vauxhall then!

Andrew.

[-JC-]

you'll want esp

Extra Sensory Perception? That sounds damn useful, could avoid all the sh!tty drivers on the road!

[Andrew 2.8i]

Extra Sensory Perception? That sounds damn useful, could avoid all the sh!tty drivers on the road!

Hi,
You don't need ESP, just avoid anyone in a Kia!
All the best,
Andrew.

[80s kid]

Emailed a few places but one got back to me not to far from me. Its a sign writing place. They said im lookin at 800 quid but he wants to see the car to see what he has to do to the body work so its a smooth suface. Theres only the back wheel arch really that has slight bubbling.

Hopefully take it for him to look and get a proper quote. Im hoping he can show me the design on the computer to.

[TobiasLow]

Just saw this and sadly read the whole of the chat you guys had, I love your idea but aim also curious as to how much it will cost and what it will look like, i would love you to post a picture after, cuz i am also looking at one day getting my car wrapped

Thanks allot guys

Tobias Low

[stevemarl]

There`s a thread about it here: (I assume it`s OK to link to the dark side?)
http://www.capripower.co.uk/forum/index ... ge__st__40

My understanding is that it does only last for a couple of years though?
(Also, just thought - you may not be able to access page if you`re not logged in /a member?)

[Andrew 2.8i]

There`s a thread about it here: (I assume it`s OK to link to the dark side?)
http://www.capripower.co.uk/forum/index ... ge__st__40

My understanding is that it does only last for a couple of years though?
(Also, just thought - you may not be able to access page if you`re not logged in /a member?)

Hi,
The page cannot be accessed by non-registered visitors. Can someone post a synopsis on here?
All the best,
Andrew.

[80s kid]

Just saw this and sadly read the whole of the chat you guys had, I love your idea but aim also curious as to how much it will cost and what it will look like, i would love you to post a picture after, cuz i am also looking at one day getting my car wrapped

Thanks allot guys

Tobias Low

One company got back to me saying they do it and a rough price was between 800 and a grand but he wants to see the bodywork to see how much prepping it needs as they need a smooth surface all over.

Im not at work tomoz and im hoping to go up and ask a few questions

How long does it last

Does it damage the paint work

Can u wash it like a normal car etc

Ill put up the answers up when i no

[80s kid]

Right then i went to the shop today and he took a few pics of the car which he will put designs on the computer and see which i like.

The cost will be 800 quid for it but it depends how much i mess him about with the design idea. I need to get the rusty and bumpy bits flattened and sorted out before hand.

You can wash it like a normal painted car

The place im using uses vinyl garunteed for ten years but obviously have to take in consideration of wear and tear eg stone chips and the sun bleachin the colour over the years.

He said it can withstand high temp but if the engine was to overheat it could alter the colour of the vinyl but he hasnt seen it done yet.

He put abit of vinyl on my car to show me any dips etc will show up in the vinyl but that cant be helped.

So now i have to save up 800 of the queens english pounds.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi,
Are you still going for the black with flames?
The £800 quoted is not a lot of money when compared to the cost of a respray.
How thick is the vinyl sheet? Can it protect against the car being keyed? Can it be easily peeled off? Not so good if you park the car on the road at night.
Andrew.

[80s kid]

Hi,
Are you still going for the black with flames?
The £800 quoted is not a lot of money when compared to the cost of a respray.
How thick is the vinyl sheet? Can it protect against the car being keyed? Can it be easily peeled off? Not so good if you park the car on the road at night.
Andrew.

Obviously it won't be as good as a proper paint job mate but what he showed me and looking at the vans he had in it looked decent. If someone keys the car it'll scratch no matter what you use but for stone chips and general wear and tear its pretty durable.

I'd rather pay the 800 than 3500 if I get a few years out of it ill be happy.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi,
Can't wait to see the pics. When are you planning on having it done?
Andrew.

[80s kid]

Hi,
Can't wait to see the pics. When are you planning on having it done?
Andrew.

He took some pics of my car and he is going to email the designs to see if I like it. Kind of like the one you put on lol. Ill try put the pics up if he does that.

I'm a few hundred quid short atm but I'm hoping to do it this summer sometime

[stevemarl]

Got an email from Frost, don`t know if this is of interest?
http://www.frost.co.uk/coatings/frost-l ... dium=email

[Andrew 2.8i]

Got an email from Frost, don`t know if this is of interest?
http://www.frost.co.uk/coatings/frost-l ... dium=email

Hi,
That rubber coating spray is available in clear, too. I wonder if it might be possible to use it to protect the front valance and sills from stonechip damage. Has anyone tried it for that purpose?
Andrew.

[stevemarl]

That`s a good idea! Just for lower, less visible but more vulnerable areas....plus if it`s no good, aesthetically - you can just peel it off. Might look into that.

[Terra-Kotta]

you'll want esp

Extra Sensory Perception? That sounds damn useful, could avoid all the sh!tty drivers on the road!

ESP gear is really good. I have a pair of their mk2 rods.
I hear terry Hearn is how back with ESP. Good gear.

[Andrew 2.8i]

That`s a good idea! Just for lower, less visible but more vulnerable areas....plus if it`s no good, aesthetically - you can just peel it off. Might look into that.

Yes, exactly those areas. Tried on a small, inconspicuous area of paintwork first, of course!
Might be worth a try at £8 a pop, let us know how well it works!

Andrew.

[Fordoholic Nick]

Well, I'm sold on the idea!

Andrew.

Cripes Andrew !

Think your car is overheating fella !!!

Oh...I see...its a computer installed (or whatever you call it) image...phew...that's a relief

Nick