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Old 11-14-12, 03:18 PM
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Anyone have any idea how much this would cost? I love the look and my car would stand out for sure.
Old 11-14-12, 03:32 PM
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Wouldnt wrapping the car be cheaper?
Old 11-14-12, 03:49 PM
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Pretty much the same as painting a car normally. 3-5K
Old 11-14-12, 04:17 PM
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Plastidip it matte black for 200 bucks.
Old 11-14-12, 05:13 PM
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Car wraps in Denver cost $1600 to do. Definitely a lot cheaper then to paint. Not sure how much it would be in your area...
Old 11-14-12, 05:16 PM
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just plastidip it!
Old 11-14-12, 05:23 PM
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Pics of car that would "stand out" more?
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My friend got his car wrapped for 1500
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my car is wrapped in matte black. and for half it cost like, 850. you could probably get it done 1500-2000. the place i went to is lil pricey, but i wanted quality work.

The wrap lasts for like 3 yrs if you take care of it well. cant polish your car. has to be handwashed only. fingerprints show easily.. the upkeep is a ***** but its worth it.
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Here's a local guys matte IS.
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Old 11-14-12, 09:53 PM
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check this out!
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Wrap it yourself. Youd spend roughly 800-900 for enough vinyl for your car.
Spent about that much on 3m vinyl helping my cousin w his custom 335


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I would say go the vinyl route too, especially if you can do the labor yourself because that's the majority of the cost. Plus, its all removable in the end if/when you sell the car
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
Here's a local guys matte IS.
looks sick. would like to do my F like this? this dip or wrap? which is better?
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I was wondering the negatives for this but seeing these is's in matte black it may be worth it. If fingerprints is all i have to worry about i may do it. I will have to call and check for pricing.


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