what could someone expect to pay for this vinyl wrapping thing?? instead of getting a paint job, you could just wrap it, no???

 

He's saving TONS of cash doing it himself in his free time. A professional wrap is going to cost you in the thousands out the door. I think most shops would charge about 2k for a 430.

 

Minimum cost for a decent vinyl job of this size is approx 3500 from a respected shop. a professional vinyl shop with no cut lines will be upwards towards 6k+.

 

pleased do my grill too while i do ur doors

 

That's kinda what I was thinking but I didn't want to sound too ridiculous. Checked with my buddy (houseofgrafix.net) last night and he said he wouldn't touch a car for less than ~$3,500 and a van for ~$6,000.

 

9-24 Update:

It was an extra long night last night as my superstar team pulled off a victory and hit the deadline right between the eyes. The car is completely wrapped except for the rear bumper and side mirrors. The front end is all back on the car; headlights, fogs, bumper. We worked on a few other trick ideas, but will debut this weekend.

Tonight, start the rear bumper and side mirrors. Now to catch some zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

 

wow....you've been up all night huh? haha.......dedication my friend. Can't wait to see the pics!

 

Nice! cant wait to see the car solo! cant wait to see you guys down in LA in a few days... btw the baby and wife comming?

 

dude its coming along really well. That 2-tone bumper really helps the rims match the car. i think this is easily my favorite thread to follow since joining the CL squad. And i thought detailing my interior and using the 3 step Leather Masters system was hard work.....tah!!

 

ummmm btw......wheres my exhaust video?

 

9-25 UPDATE:

- Rear bumper wrapped and finished
- Grill painted, not installed
- Side mirrors painted, not installed
- roof rail, wrapped and installed
- K&N filter dropped in
- Rear taillights and trunk reinstalled

As of right now, vinyl wrapping is done. I will post a sneak picture sometime tonight, but the rest will follow after The Pursuit on Sunday.

Thanks for all the positive comments.. hard work does pays off.

2 ppl I want to thank throughout this vinyl wrapping process, Johnson (UV) and Vincent of Omega Tintwerks. Their experience and expertise were the key to the vinyl wrapping. Keep in mind, we were all new to this process so it has been a learning curve. Like everything, the more you practice, the better you get.

I'm sure we will collect plenty of rolling videos from the caravan this weekend. The car sounds ridiculous, especially with the intake filter helping the engine breathe that V8 power.

Stay tune Folks. Plenty to come.

 

^^^ awesome...sounds like a good journey completed.....can't wait to see the final pics.

 

+1..... I almost don't want to see the final pics...I troll around the LS430 section too much & it makes me want to sell my SC! Ahhhhh!!!

Congrats on your sleepless-week project completion Solo!

 

the teasing is killing me!

 

hey I dont want to sound noobish but way are you installing the vinyl wrapping ???