I wrapped my Lambo!

[MrBarry123]

I like the colour but that wheel design is horrible.

[Nicmenicnic]

Thanks of the feedback every one, i really like the wheels but i guess everyone will have there opinions

[geopetrolhead]

Wow, looks fantastic in that colour!
I think only Lambos get away with such loud colours

[geopetrolhead]

Wow, looks fantastic in that colour!
I think only Lambos get away with such loud colours

[Robbins]

MrBarry123 said:

I like the colour but that wheel design is horrible.

This.

[300bhp/ton]

Nicmenicnic said:

The finished product in the sun!!

Looks good. Love the colour.

Where do you go to get that done and what sort of cost is it? How's the finish close up, can you tell it's been wrapped, or would you not know.

[ashleyman]

300bhp/ton said:

Looks good. Love the colour.

Where do you go to get that done and what sort of cost is it? How's the finish close up, can you tell it's been wrapped, or would you not know.

I think the guy runs a vehicle wrapping company, probably done for cost for advertising.

[Streetrod]

Even the best wrapped cars in my opinion are only worth close inspection from 10 feet away. A wrap does not shine like paint or have the depth of colour. I admire the effort a good one takes to apply but not me thanks

[Nicmenicnic]

300bhp/ton said:

Looks good. Love the colour.

Where do you go to get that done and what sort of cost is it? How's the finish close up, can you tell it's been wrapped, or would you not know.

Yes i run my own wrap company, a decent wrap like this that takes approx 5 days can cost upwards of £3000+vat - i have done this as it will act act as a stone protection too

Wraps can look like paid depending on the vinyl and the skill of the install. This, up close you will be pushed to tell that its a wrap. That said I've seen wraps out there that look like a 3yrs old and done it

[Nicmenicnic]

Streetrod said:

Even the best wrapped cars in my opinion are only worth close inspection from 10 feet away. A wrap does not shine like paint or have the depth of colour. I admire the effort a good one takes to apply but not me thanks

Vinyl keeps evolving - some vinyls amaze us how much depth and colour the have nowadays....

[Streetrod]

Nicmenicnic said:

Streetrod said:

Even the best wrapped cars in my opinion are only worth close inspection from 10 feet away. A wrap does not shine like paint or have the depth of colour. I admire the effort a good one takes to apply but not me thanks

Vinyl keeps evolving - some vinyls amaze us how much depth and colour the have nowadays....

As a wrapper I bow to your superior knowledge, but as someone who has painted cars to show winning standards I have yet to see any wrap, and that includes ones from installers graded as being the best, come anywhere new close to a decent paint job.

I can understand why people do it but personally at this time its not for me.

On a slightly different tack has anyone seen the dipping technique that is used in the states. Its sprayed on but can be peeled off. What is the quality like?

[shep1001]

Streetrod said:

As a wrapper I bow to your superior knowledge, but as someone who has painted cars to show winning standards I have yet to see any wrap, and that includes ones from installers graded as being the best, come anywhere new close to a decent paint job.

I can understand why people do it but personally at this time its not for me.

On a slightly different tack has anyone seen the dipping technique that is used in the states. Its sprayed on but can be peeled off. What is the quality like?

Bloke in Essex is doing the Plasticote stuff, constantly changing the finish on his Sagaris. It looks good to me, costs less than a wrap but then again I am not an expert. Like wrapping it is constantly evolving, a lot of the early stuff was only in matt, now they are doing gloss and flip colours. I think UV light stability is improving too as long tern durability is not as long as a wrap or factory paint.

[DannyScene]

Streetrod said:

As a wrapper I bow to your superior knowledge, but as someone who has painted cars to show winning standards I have yet to see any wrap, and that includes ones from installers graded as being the best, come anywhere new close to a decent paint job.

I can understand why people do it but personally at this time its not for me.

On a slightly different tack has anyone seen the dipping technique that is used in the states. Its sprayed on but can be peeled off. What is the quality like?

Plastidip? I had it on my wheels and spoiler on my old car, easy to spray, easy to peel, self levelling and next to no prep required

Can't fault it really

[Anjum]

I get clear wraps. Not for me I'm afraid.

But those wheels are shocking - to me - AFAICR they were on the Hurracan spider.....Cant you wrap them with a plastic disc or something! .

[Djtemeka]

Plastidip is crap! Stains too easily and chips even easier.

[DannyScene]

Djtemeka said:

Plastidip is crap! Stains too easily and chips even easier.

Sounds like you've some how applied it wrong?

I've used it for loads of stuff from alloys to the grip on my rifle and its great stuff, really hard wearing as well

[Nicmenicnic]

Anjum said:

I get clear wraps. Not for me I'm afraid.

But those wheels are shocking - to me - AFAICR they were on the Hurracan spider.....Cant you wrap them with a plastic disc or something! .

clear wraps i get - whats not to get about a colour change wrap? You can change the colour for short or long term whilst protecting the paint underneath...same as a clear wrap but coloured
Wheels, not to eveyones taste i know but i like them and as I'm not out to please others i chose them.....

Thanks for your input thought

[David87]

That looks great! What about gloss black wraps? Are they as shiny as paint and do they get swirl marks in them?

[Nicmenicnic]

David87 said:

That looks great! What about gloss black wraps? Are they as shiny as paint and do they get swirl marks in them?

They don't have the depth of paint and as a colour that shows everything up thats what it still does

[Djtemeka]

DannyScene said:

Sounds like you've some how applied it wrong?

I've used it for loads of stuff from alloys to the grip on my rifle and its great stuff, really hard wearing as well

My mate put some on his bike. I've also seen it on a car and it looked horrid. not used it myself after seeing that!