Matte black wrap?

[Phil7667]

Hi guys - anyone had any experience with wraps - in particular matte black? Any pitfalls? Recommend anyone to do it? Any idea of cost? Am told it doesn't harm paint underneath - true? Many thanks Phil

[Behold81]

Jez has it on his ro. Looks good. Lasted well.

Wraps are easier to clean. No polishing. You need good paint with no big chips or it will show through. Costs are between 800-1500 depending on company. Get a company that's good to do it. Or it will not last.

[S60hsv]

Phil7667 said:

Hi guys - anyone had any experience with wraps - in particular matte black? Any pitfalls? Recommend anyone to do it? Any idea of cost? Am told it doesn't harm paint underneath - true? Many thanks Phil

I got quoted 4800 for gold chrome

[Spanna]

S60hsv said:

Phil7667 said:

Hi guys - anyone had any experience with wraps - in particular matte black? Any pitfalls? Recommend anyone to do it? Any idea of cost? Am told it doesn't harm paint underneath - true? Many thanks Phil

I got quoted 4800 for gold chrome

That's because the material itself is hideously expensive and chrome is the hardest to work with. Matte white and black are the cheapest wrapping vinyls and matte and gloss colours only slightly more expensive. I can get Carbon Effect Chrome, it's somewhere in the region of 45+ per linear metre by 1520mm.

Try to use a reputable place that specialise in wrapping and come recommended by someone in the know if possible. I've seen some terrible jobs in the flesh and some even worse online, probably done in Chinese copy vinyl off eBay.

Try a roof or bonnet wrap first if you're intent on having the lot done, see what you make of the finish and how you're going to look after it.

[neiljohnson]

Speak to Martin at http://www.legendvs.com

He will happily talk you through your options & the work that they do is top quality

Tell him you came from the forum & he will look after you as he has already done paint & wrapping in a few members cars

[GAL001]

S60hsv said:

I got quoted 4800 for gold chrome

Hopefully that's enough to put someone off doing it!

[hedgefinder]

personally I would go for Satin black, not matt.......
all the matt black wraps I have seen mark so easily its just not funny..dont think ypou could even wash the car without ending up with marks on the wrap.

[BigbadVXR]

Saw a Porsche Panamera with what looked like a black suede wrap!Looked furry.
Wondered how he would remove bird sh!t!
Edited because I just googled it! Velvet covered Porsche

Edited by BigbadVXR on Sunday 25th May 10:43

[S800VXR]

[S60hsv]

neiljohnson said:

Speak to Martin at http://www.legendvs.com

He will happily talk you through your options & the work that they do is top quality

Tell him you came from the forum & he will look after you as he has already done paint & wrapping in a few members cars

Yeah tryed just little bits my self like skirts spoiler and pieces of the rear bumper and interior but every time I would spend like 2 or 3 hours do say spoiler and it would be perfect until the very last bit so I would have to rip it off went throw around 250 pounds of the wrap was the most expensive mistake I have made

[Phil7667]

Thanks so much, guys. Still getting used to forums so hadn't realised I had all these helpful replies - before just re publishing my question. Pls ignore - apologies.

[jameshsv]

Gary h has a very nice satin black.

[mik_ok]

Gary's is grey. But it does look superb.

[TheLeatherman]

mik_ok said:

Gary's is grey. But it does look superb.

I have to say that car looks extremely nice!!!

[preciousmetal]

Its so nice its June's pic in 2014 Calendar

[jameshsv]

mik_ok said:

Gary's is grey. But it does look superb.

OK My bad satin grey looks better than BLACK!