Youve Been Tango'd

[George H]

Jockman said:

I also think the look is artificial - too glossy in many ways - which is only noticeable when you see it in the flesh.

A very easy process to get wrong too.

Isn't there something like you can't wash or wax a car with a wrap on too? I'm sure I heard that before, no idea if it's true or not.

[Jockman]

George H said:

Isn't there something like you can't wash or wax a car with a wrap on too? I'm sure I heard that before, no idea if it's true or not.

There was some discussion on that point in the big 'wrap' thread a few months back. but I can't recall what we resolved.

Perhaps Paddy would know

[Slarti]

Jockman said:

Slarti me old mucka, if we were discussing a £200 kid's toy then wrap me up and throw away the key.

We are, however, talking about a £90k car and for that reason I would not be prepared to take this risk.

I also think the look is artificial - too glossy in many ways - which is only noticeable when you see it in the flesh.

A very easy process to get wrong too.

BUT - your money, your decision

Indeed. Paint is applied in layers and finished with lacquer. I can imagine a wrap would make the appearance very flat - probably fine for a matt finish, not so great for a shiny finish.

[burntout]

I popped back today to have a look at the finished product and this time I managed to get some pics of the door shuts etc....

I have seen a Nissan GTR having a wrap removed and it came off with no problems, these guys guarantee all wrapps for 3 years.....
















If you look to the right those are my new wheels waiting to go on mine when it comes back from paint etc...

[Jockman]

Looks like one of the more professional ones, Burntout.

As I say, your money, your car - do whatever makes you happy

[George H]

Just out of curiosity, what is the cost of a good quality wrap compared to full respray?

What happens about stone chips etc in the wrap, would it not just show through the existing colour?

[burntout]

Jockman said:

Looks like one of the more professional ones, Burntout.

As I say, your money, your car - do whatever makes you happy

Ha ha ha thats not my car!! I wish it was though, mines only a weeeee V8 the orange beast is a V12...

Plus I wouldnt ever contemplate orange.. White or even possibly Aston racing green...

[burntout]

George H said:

Just out of curiosity, what is the cost of a good quality wrap compared to full respray?

What happens about stone chips etc in the wrap, would it not just show through the existing colour?

That one was £1900-00 as the guy had all the door shuts done. Stone chips dont seem to be a problem, from what people who have had it done have said. Obviously if a large stone hits it it would break the film I imagine.

But then if that happens, a quick visit back to the shop for a re-cover

I think if my car hadnt have been vandalised, I would have parted with the cash and had it done..

[Slarti]

Where is this burntout? Does the warranty cover against damage during removal?

[burntout]

Slarti said:

Where is this burntout? Does the warranty cover against damage during removal?

They are based in Ascot in Berkshire, I would imagine so!!! As long as it was removed by them and not someone else..

I would mention the company name but dont think your allowed to in the forums.

[mrdemon]

looks a top draw job.

you can say the company with no issue.

[burntout]

mrdemon said:

looks a top draw job.

you can say the company with no issue.

You sure??? Here goes.. I would just like to say though before I do, that I have no gain from doing so... I used these guys to detail my porsche before I sold it and have remained a loyal customer ever since,,,

They are called Valetmagic, I imagine some people on here know him already from having cars detailed...

[RichV12]

Hi all,
Yes this is my car. Picked it up today. What a transformation. Gone the 'dull' hammerhead, which will suit when I'm 40+ but for now tango suits me. An amazing job done by Valet Magic and I'll be polishing her all winter - so yes she can be polished like any other car. All that have seen it so far, even close up have thought I have had it resprayed.

[cayman-black]

RichV12 said:

Hi all,
Yes this is my car. Picked it up today. What a transformation. Gone the 'dull' hammerhead, which will suit when I'm 40+ but for now tango suits me. An amazing job done by Valet Magic and I'll be polishing her all winter - so yes she can be polished like any other car. All that have seen it so far, even close up have thought I have had it resprayed.

It looks fantastic, but why did you buy a colour your not keen on in the first place,perhaps a white one would have been better. ?

[johng39]

cayman-black said:

It looks fantastic, but why did you buy a colour your not keen on in the first place,perhaps a white one would have been better. ?

Perhaps he is nearly 40 and planning ahead

[RichV12]

Don't get me wrong. Hammerhead silver is very nice and took me a long time to find the right colour from those available. White was ruled out - my other cars are white, and ok they are daily drivers but a nightmare for tar and other road nightmares. For my 40th I'll probably get it unwrapped and accept my age, but having sold a bright red Ferrari 430 spider and gone to a grey Aston - I fancied something...... Orange. And it matches my wedding colour scheme

[justin220]

That looks absolutely stunning. In fact if I ever move to an Aston, its what I'd do aswell. I've owned a few orange cars aswell

[t1blk]

Personally, I think it looks stunning,it's the old marmite jobbie isn't it, you either love it or hate it, I do like it although it's not a colour I'd go for but applaud your brave choice. It's certainly a headturner, not that it wasn't in the first place but 'POW' this one smacks you straight between the eyes.

[Lunablack]

johng39 said:

Perhaps he is nearly 40 and planning ahead

But if he was that old, wouldn't he have just gone straight in at DB9 level...

[burntout]

RichV12 said:

Hi all,
Yes this is my car. Picked it up today. What a transformation. Gone the 'dull' hammerhead, which will suit when I'm 40+ but for now tango suits me. An amazing job done by Valet Magic and I'll be polishing her all winter - so yes she can be polished like any other car. All that have seen it so far, even close up have thought I have had it resprayed.

I watched you car being wrapped, those guys really are skilled... It takes the patients of a saint to do that...

It looked lovely when it was finished.