Wrapping my Griff...

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Due to let downs, by TWO painter friends of ours, I've decided to go for a vinyl wrap!

Also, with my Son starting Uni on Monday, I'll have to 'Sponsor' him, until he gets a job...I now can't afford a £3k+ paint-job, so a grand for a wrap sounds brilliant, considering that the interior trim is still to come, and all the other 'little' extras, that soon add up...

My dilemma is; should I stay with tradition, or go with a Matte finish?

I will probably have it painted in a year or two, anyway...

Paul

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coco79 said:

I would avoid vinyl wrap..try Matt Pack (google for website) he does plastidip and fulldip. The results are much better!

They had just wrapped a Mercedes AMG 63, when I called in...It looked Amazing! If mine turns out like that, I'll be more than happy!

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coco79 said:

Check out his website..the finish on the cars is superior than vinyl wrap, plus he's done plenty of TVRs

He's in Essex, and my body is off the chassis...The wrappers are around the corner from me...it's a case of logistics - transport, time, etc., = No contest...

Edited by hillclimbmanic on Saturday 1st October 17:07

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Yex 450 said:

Is this the finish HCM above is talking about for c£1,000 ?

If it is then I might pop in one day for a look at a few examples and a chat. The finishes look excellent in the videos and photos but would still want to see them in the flesh so to speak to be 100% sure it was a viable option.

On a linked not how easy is it to remove the covering if you ever wanted to go for a full re-spray in paint ?

These are the people that are wrapping mine...check this website:

www.southwalesautowrap.co.uk

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The body has gone off to be wrapped in Satin Red to Gold Color-Flair(excuse the American-ism.!!) Price up to £1200, due to more expensive material...

Back in a week or so...Photos to follow...

Paul

Edited by hillclimbmanic on Wednesday 5th October 17:51

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Have a look at the Griff, half wrapped...Go to the site on my earlier post, and click on portfolio...

www.southwalesautowrap.co.uk

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...now I have a problem with the interior...I planned for black and tan leather, and have already paid for the leather..!

Now, I don't think the combination, with the red and gold flip, will work...

Black is an obvious(but boring) choice...Has anyone seen a red and gold flip with a different interior Colour?

Or, any Suggestions? My trim guy has suggested Bentley Chocolate Brown...

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The wrappers have just encountered a problem...The front is so tightly radiused, that it is nigh impossible to wrap the front in one piece. I have to accept that there will be two joins, by the headlights...I am NOT happy...

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Milky400 said:

Surely they knew what car they were wrapping prior to starting. I'd be pissed.

Yes...Yes indeed I am, Milky.!!

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TVRMs said:

Put your £1K towards a paint job and when you get your £3K back in the pot have the car painted.

I'm going to negotiate a new price, and suck it up, until next spring, I think.!!

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griffdude said:

Is it because they're wrapping the Griff rear to front? The reason I ask is that I've got clear armourfend over the front of mine & it's 1 piece.

Interesting...Do you have a Photo?

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hillclimbmanic said:

griffdude said:

Is it because they're wrapping the Griff rear to front? The reason I ask is that I've got clear armourfend over the front of mine & it's 1 piece.

Interesting...Do you have a Photo?

Ahh...I see the point that you're making; the problem lies in the inner radius, which creases beyond workability...As you wrap the front, there is so much material left at the bonnet gap, it becomes impossible to smooth it out, without cutting

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coco79 said:

I did recommend avoiding vinyl wrap!! I would get your money back and go for a plastidip/fulldip..

The overall effect is absolutely Stunning! I negotiated a cheaper price, and all it means is that I will have the car painted sooner, rather than later.

Apparently, they have another Griff booked in...If you're reading this, ask about any joins.!!

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G5FTH said:

Could you post some pictures of the Griff all wrapped?
I am interested in getting this done too and a little worried about whether it is the best route to go down.
Thanks.

I don't have it back yet! Click onto the Auto wrap link on my earlier post, on page 1, and click 'Portfolio'...it's on there

Manic

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andy43 said:

Looks great. And for the money it's well worth it. Where are the joins - I'm guessing inboard of the headlights somewhere - looks fine in the pic, maybe not 110% perfect up close, but then you haven't seen the state of my paintwork.

It looks awesome close up, Andy...It's only the joins that bother me, and under close scrutiny, there are some minor flaws...But it sure 'pops' in the sunlight.!!

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G5FTH said:

Looks great in the photos, fantastic colour!

I was about to say that if you're in the area...Then I checked where you live.!! A bit far for you to

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So...Wrapping a Griffith?

I wouldn't recommend it...Because of the one-piece body, it makes a successful wrap, nigh-on impossible

I am going to run the car next spring with the wrap, but fully intend to paint it Metallic Black(the original colour), next winter lay up...