transparent wraps 2010/2011...
transparent wraps 2010/2011...
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70proof

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6,158 posts

186 months

Saturday 23rd July 2011
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was going to title the thread are bras any good nowadays....hehe

are modern transparent wraps any good..... usually done in a bra, popular state side, bumper+25% bonnet....

do they peel
do they discolour still
would you buy a car that is actually 75% wrapped in the bra

thanks for any info

SonnyM

3,475 posts

224 months

Saturday 23rd July 2011
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http://www.paintshield.co.uk/

My whole car is wrapped. It is GT Silver and although the film doesn't go yellow road contaminants adhere to the film and make it look yellow. You can get White wall tyre cleaner (US product) that (kind of) bleaches it out of the film but requires some time and effort.

If I was doing it again on a light car I'd only do up to the front half, if a darker coloured car then probably the whole car... But only because I don't have time to clean it!

Tom @ Paintshield is your man and they will collect your car on a truck if you can't get to Peterborough.

Oh and to answer your questions:

1. They don't peel and are very strong and durable.
2. It can be easily removed if done by an expert not some random detailer or dealer who reckons they can just peel it off!

Edited by SonnyM on Saturday 23 July 21:51

70proof

Original Poster:

6,158 posts

186 months

Sunday 24th July 2011
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thanks mate......very helpful, esp the link.....sounds a good firm....

car is for sale and yellow, not sure i will be able to find out who did it....
at least if it contaminates yellow you can;t tell!!!!

andysv

1,363 posts

258 months

Sunday 24th July 2011
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my 340r was wrapped on all of the vulnerable areas at the factory when new, it looks exactly the same today as it did ten years ago, i'll update shortly which film it was they used.

GobbyOne

28 posts

184 months

Monday 25th July 2011
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70proof said:
thanks mate......very helpful, esp the link.....sounds a good firm....

car is for sale and yellow, not sure i will be able to find out who did it....
at least if it contaminates yellow you can;t tell!!!!
I can tell you who did it as I had it done to the yellow Lambo when I bought it. PM me and I will send you his details


dudlow

196 posts

254 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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My Scud (black) has had a clear wrap on the whole of the front end and mirrors from new (2008), and its still as good as the day it was done. The front end is still totally chip free apart from one bullet quality stone which has cut into the film and possibly left a small mark on the paint. I think its called Venture shield.

On previous F cars I have repainted the bumper almost every year, and touched in chips on the bonnet.

I was a sceptic who thought that a clear wrap was expensive, would look crap and then go yellow, but not now. If and when it is removed there will be a factory fresh original front end. I am converted.

70proof

Original Poster:

6,158 posts

186 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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GobbyOne said:
I can tell you who did it as I had it done to the yellow Lambo when I bought it. PM me and I will send you his details
hi mate,

so how much does it cost to get a g done as you do.... (outta curiousity, as l'll never need it will i)

kryten22uk

2,350 posts

262 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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The main thing for me is not the issue of peeling or yellowing, but is the loss of the ultra-gloss look and feel you can get with "bare" paintwork. With any protective film, you pay the price by having a slight orange peely effect. Its not significant by any stretch but it is there.

ShieldandProtect

130 posts

205 months

Friday 29th July 2011
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If you want any paint protection film done on your vehicles please get in touch. Have some Ventureshield in stock and moving over to a clearer film soon.