Full car wrap vs. full car dip

[bigwilly43729]

Here's a pretty good tutorial on doing it.. That and a bunch of YouTube videos should get you pointed in the right direction.

Make sure you get the spray. I guess you can use soapy water, but regardless, DO NOT attempt to put this stuff on dry. That is for pros imo.

 

[BleedinBlue]

Haha...that write-up just killed the little bit of confidence I had, lol.

 

[BleedinBlue]

DYC just teased an upcoming sale on their FB page. If it's a 25% off sale...it's gonna be tempting.

 

[Department Of Boost]

I wish I could find someone to wrap my 2007 for $2500.


And that I had $2500 to spend on a wrap.

 

[BleedinBlue]

I wish I could find someone to wrap my 2007 for $2500.

Me too. If the local shop stuck to the $2400 price they gave me last year, they'd have the job.

 

[Department Of Boost]

Me too. If the local shop stuck to the $2400 price they gave me last year, they'd have the job.

All the pricing around here is as much as paint, LOL!

I want to do the hood, roof and decklid with something like this black and white OEM camo stuff and then powdercoat my wheels white. It sounds like a NASCAR with a blower. May as well look nuts too.

 

[BleedinBlue]

I just spent 30 minutes trying to wrap one mirror cap. All I got to say is NOPE! That's not happening!

 

[Kylar]

I just spent 30 minutes trying to wrap one mirror cap. All I got to say is NOPE! That's not happening!

But its easy! looks how quick its done in the videos.....

 

[Department Of Boost]

But its easy! looks how quick its done in the videos.....

Those people are magicians. Big stickers and wraps drive me nuts. I would rather build 5 motors.

 

[Kylar]

Those people are magicians. Big stickers and wraps drive me nuts. I would rather build 5 motors.

I agree 100%

 

[ChrisGT]

Here's a pretty good tutorial on doing it.. That and a bunch of YouTube videos should get you pointed in the right direction.

Make sure you get the spray. I guess you can use soapy water, but regardless, DO NOT attempt to put this stuff on dry. That is for pros imo.

This is fascinating. I'd love to try a panel or two.

 

[GallopingFord]

Dip has come a long way. Many of the newer products, if done correctly will not have that heavy texture feel. However, the issue that bothers me is the over spray since it can get in the cracks and crevasses easily when spraying.

For me, I'd spend the money on a quality wrap. If I had the coin to spend, I would be wrapping my Shelby in matte metallic grey.

 

[Redline727]

I agree with Cam. If you have the money to spend, a really good wrap, to me, would look best. But as you have been quoted the 2-3K range compared to the cost of a dip I imagine had to play a role in your decision making. Take money out of it, definitely a wrap would be my choice.

 

[BleedinBlue]

At this point, since the wrap is now $3500' ish, and I quoted the "dip looks good ten feet away" to the wife, both are out. I have a hunch that my curiosity will lead me to dipping my car at some point, but not right now.