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OK, not the whole car, however I’ve just had the roof wrapped in black metallic. I really really like the look, but up close the smooth lacquered shine I was after just isn’t there. It’s shiny, but with a slight mottled orange peel effect, with a sheen. We used quality material too, not what you used to wrap school books with. I think I was simply expecting too much from the product. So much so, to me it doesn’t feel right on an Aston and I’m going to remove it and get the roof painted instead. We also covered the chrome window trim in satin black. This I’m happy with. What I’m getting at, Aston’s need to look right, have that quality look and feel, to me the wrap cheapened the look. That’s just my opinion.
RobDown said:
When you say wrap, do you mean PPF?
Seems they can do both. The PPF might be visible in some areas, but doing a wrap on top (?) of the PPF allows for a colour change while at it. Would love a deeper gray instead of the titanium silver, even though I'm very happy with that too.I think many have had PPF and I know a few with wraps. It’s a cost effective way of doing a temporary colour change (and converting back to original when you want to sell).
I guess like everything to do with cars though - find a reputable wrapper (or provider of PPF). Going for the cheapest option can lead to a poor finish.
I guess like everything to do with cars though - find a reputable wrapper (or provider of PPF). Going for the cheapest option can lead to a poor finish.
I had my DBS wrapped a couple of years ago, and then I have had it put back to it’s original colour .
On top of the cost of de wrapping (£1000), there was then the cost of £2000 to put right the damage caused by the wrapping company that was hidden by the wrap.
I would still have it done again , but be very aware of the potential cost of putting it back to the original colour
On top of the cost of de wrapping (£1000), there was then the cost of £2000 to put right the damage caused by the wrapping company that was hidden by the wrap.
I would still have it done again , but be very aware of the potential cost of putting it back to the original colour
Why don't you just drive it and if you get a few stone chips use Chipex or get it fixed by a paint shop after a year or two?
Probably significantly cheaper and a hell of a lot less hassle than a wrap.
I still haven't seen a perfect PPF job, and they seem to cost thousands.
I may be in a minority, but I treat paintwork as a consumable like a clutch or tyres, replace when it/they wear out.
My Aston has been machine polished and ceramic coated though, and still looks great after four years. Will give it another year then do it again.
Probably significantly cheaper and a hell of a lot less hassle than a wrap.
I still haven't seen a perfect PPF job, and they seem to cost thousands.
I may be in a minority, but I treat paintwork as a consumable like a clutch or tyres, replace when it/they wear out.
My Aston has been machine polished and ceramic coated though, and still looks great after four years. Will give it another year then do it again.
qwick69 said:
I had my DBS wrapped a couple of years ago, and then I have had it put back to it’s original colour .
On top of the cost of de wrapping (£1000), there was then the cost of £2000 to put right the damage caused by the wrapping company that was hidden by the wrap.
I would still have it done again , but be very aware of the potential cost of putting it back to the original colour
That's worrying, didn't think unwrapping a car would be so much. Did the original wrapper take any responsibility for the damage.On top of the cost of de wrapping (£1000), there was then the cost of £2000 to put right the damage caused by the wrapping company that was hidden by the wrap.
I would still have it done again , but be very aware of the potential cost of putting it back to the original colour
Phil74891 said:
Why don't you just drive it and if you get a few stone chips use Chipex or get it fixed by a paint shop after a year or two?
Probably significantly cheaper and a hell of a lot less hassle than a wrap.
I still haven't seen a perfect PPF job, and they seem to cost thousands.
I may be in a minority, but I treat paintwork as a consumable like a clutch or tyres, replace when it/they wear out.
My Aston has been machine polished and ceramic coated though, and still looks great after four years. Will give it another year then do it again.
+1 part of the Aston proposition is beautiful paint that’s far better than Ferrari or Porsche and approaching Bentley. Why cover it up? A few chips and stubborn flies are patina! But each to their own...Probably significantly cheaper and a hell of a lot less hassle than a wrap.
I still haven't seen a perfect PPF job, and they seem to cost thousands.
I may be in a minority, but I treat paintwork as a consumable like a clutch or tyres, replace when it/they wear out.
My Aston has been machine polished and ceramic coated though, and still looks great after four years. Will give it another year then do it again.
Have a chat with Scott at Auto Protek. Whilst my car was there they had a RR Phantom and McL Senna in!
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