Thoughts on vinyl wrapping the whole car
08-03-12, 03:38 PM
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Thoughts on vinyl wrapping the whole car
I got quoted $1600 to vinyl wrap my whole car to gloss black. I was planning on getting a gloss black paint job but I'm considering the vinyl wrap now. Guy said it takes 5 years for the vinyl to fade. Thoughts?
08-03-12, 03:51 PM
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Seen it on some cars, $1600 is not bad at all. 5 years will depend on where you park the car
08-03-12, 04:08 PM
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I got quoted here in NYC for 2500$ too much!
You got great deal dude, make sure it's a nano vinyl anti scratch.
08-03-12, 04:53 PM
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I think its a better option than repainting your entire car. 1600 is a good price.
08-03-12, 05:19 PM
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That's pretty cheap. Most quotes start at 3000. This is a good way to preserve the factory paint so you don't lose the resale value
08-03-12, 08:58 PM
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not a bad price but why do a stock color? Do something original. UV has vinyl wrapped his car 4 times. This was his "Fighter Jet" themed matte grey.
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08-03-12, 09:11 PM
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That's a good price! I got quoted for 2600 from DON, well known guy here in social on e90 post
08-04-12, 07:55 AM
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$1,600 is a good price.
In case you are interested I did a quick estimate listing all the R+I's for every panel i.e. professional appraisal which came out to a whooping $3,500!
08-04-12, 08:01 AM
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Good Price
08-04-12, 09:57 AM
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not a bad price but why do a stock color? Do something original. UV has vinyl wrapped his car 4 times. This was his "Fighter Jet" themed matte grey.
I have to agree with this. That matte grey looks really good too.
08-04-12, 01:18 PM
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I dont like matte cause the paint looks so dull. I prefer something gloss.
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