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Old 09-27-12, 02:14 PM
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So i was talking with few people at the Sunday event and KC gave me the idea to wrap my car in CCR color. his should look good as I have orange seats. Does anyone know someone who does car wrap in the Bay Area.

I was thinking between :

3M™ Scotchprint® Wrap Film Series 1080-G54 Gloss Bright Orange, 60 in x 25 yd


3M™ Scotchprint® Wrap Film Series 1080-M54 Matte Orange, 60 in x 25 yd

If anyone has done the wrapping earlier any and all guidance is welcome on what not to do and what to do.
Old 09-27-12, 02:30 PM
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Maybe HyperISF could chime in since he had his car wrapped for SEMA a few years back.... check yelp too since I know there's a couple businesses around here that do high end cars.
Old 09-27-12, 03:26 PM
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hmmm only if your car looks like a ccr with some awesome mods then your good if it is stock and wrapped then its guna look funny ... cars mods gota complete the look ... but that's my opinion
Old 09-27-12, 03:56 PM
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depends what you are wrapping..but roof should be gloss or carbon fiber black or brushed silver..
unless your going for that citrus look
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my idea :-P... GONNA LOOK SIIICK!!!!
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I had my roof wrapped not too long ago. I love how subtle it is and how it stands out just a bit more. How much are they charging to wrap the whole car? The biggest fear I have is razor blading my paint.
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A good wrap job should cost around $2500 and everything should be removed tail lights head lights mirrors bumpers etc just like a paint job and razor blades should not be an issue ,..... I've seen a few cheapo jobs u can tell the difference between newbs and professionals
Old 09-28-12, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Murph145
hmmm only if your car looks like a ccr with some awesome mods then your good if it is stock and wrapped then its guna look funny ... cars mods gota complete the look ... but that's my opinion
^^^THIS.
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https://www.facebook.com/SSCustomsWeb

check out SScustoms. They seem to do a nice job!
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Originally Posted by aLexGS350
https://www.facebook.com/SSCustomsWeb

check out SScustoms. They seem to do a nice job!
checked out their cars, pretty awesome.
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Here is one done in Canada...






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Old 09-28-12, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Nice, I plan to leave the roof and the pillars black (matt). working on a photoshop version of my car so I can see how it will look.
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Use Lyle at Vinyl Styles for sure.. Lyle does as good a job as premier but doesn't charge a premium !!

http://m.yelp.com/biz/vinyl-styles-san-carlos

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Old 09-28-12, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
I kept seeing this ridiculous gtr in chrome blue candy wrap driving around toronto. Now I know where he got it done. THX Joe...

http://www.restyleit.ca/nissan-gtr-blue-chrome-wrap/

I can't decide if its really cool or totally ridiculous. Maybe a bit of both..
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Just don't attempt it yourself and it'll look great. I did just the lower rear bumper portion myself and it was a disaster. It looks better than stock but up-close it's no bueno.

Wrapping isn't as easy as it looks...find a professional for sure!


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