Carbon Wrap
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Aye but it's still chrome underneath for when I get sick and want to change it back. That's why I didn't want to paint it.
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My bumper is pretty pitted with stone chips one guy wanted £500 to respray it so thought abou carbon wrap but needs an expert don,t think it's a job for a novice like me.
My bumper is pretty pitted with stone chips one guy wanted £500 to respray it so thought abou carbon wrap but needs an expert don,t think it's a job for a novice like me.
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It does not cover chips etc they will show
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Been quoted a basic £1245 plus vat for a full wrap, not incl roof. As I have had quotes of £2k and upwards for a respray, is it worth considering a wrap on a 20 year old vehicle?
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Hi Derek
If you get it wrapped, don't go anywhere warm with it...a year or two and it'll peel....there are hundreds of wrapped vehicles over here, and they are pretty good at it , with some incredible work on them.....BUT...look at them a year or two down the line . Mind you, it does go into the mid 40's here, and it really knackers the wrap.
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If you get it wrapped, don't go anywhere warm with it...a year or two and it'll peel....there are hundreds of wrapped vehicles over here, and they are pretty good at it , with some incredible work on them.....BUT...look at them a year or two down the line . Mind you, it does go into the mid 40's here, and it really knackers the wrap.
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Hi Helen..
not much chance of the mid 40's round here ..
I know a great body shop in Murcia, Spain, probably half the cost of UK, so toying with running Bongy down there, as we have old mates that we can stay with
Derek
not much chance of the mid 40's round here ..
I know a great body shop in Murcia, Spain, probably half the cost of UK, so toying with running Bongy down there, as we have old mates that we can stay with
Derek
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Having a complete wrap is all well & good, but what happens when you get a trolley scrape down the side which exposes the paintwork? Not something you can really use touch up paint or T-cut on. Perhaps a patch cut from some nice wood effect Fablon? .
The other thing is you'd really want the body work to be rust free before you start so it does bubble up underneath.
The other thing is you'd really want the body work to be rust free before you start so it does bubble up underneath.
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Good points. Must say I prefer a paint job, it's just that it's SO expensive!
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Hi Derek
I could get you a good paint job here for a fraction of UK prices...but the fuel bill's a killer...mind you, if you're up for a trip to Greece..stop over here while the Bongo's done!
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I could get you a good paint job here for a fraction of UK prices...but the fuel bill's a killer...mind you, if you're up for a trip to Greece..stop over here while the Bongo's done!
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Great offer Helen, but I think we're staying UK bound for the foreseeable future!
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2nd wot he sez.Simon Jones wrote:Having a complete wrap is all well & good, but what happens when you get a trolley scrape down the side which exposes the paintwork? Not something you can really use touch up paint or T-cut on. Perhaps a patch cut from some nice wood effect Fablon? .
The other thing is you'd really want the body work to be rust free before you start so it does bubble up underneath.
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Re: Carbon Wrap
I got a great condition 2nd hand compressor and spray gun on ebay. Then i got some spray paint mixed up at a paint shop and enjoyed doing the whole job for under £100. It wasn't difficult and it was very rewarding. Why not try that?Jim the Box wrote:Stu
My bumper is pretty pitted with stone chips one guy wanted £500 to respray it so thought abou carbon wrap but needs an expert don,t think it's a job for a novice like me.
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I'm going to roller paint mine cost about £100 in rustoleum paint
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http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.p ... start=2655
Dr Fingers wrote:Good points. Must say I prefer a paint job, it's just that it's SO expensive!
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Hi Jim, my bonnet was quite badly chipped, but I just flatted them slightly with P1500 and wrapped over them and none are visible through the wrap.Jim the Box wrote:Stu
My bumper is pretty pitted with stone chips one guy wanted £500 to respray it so thought abou carbon wrap but needs an expert don,t think it's a job for a novice like me.
I would maybe attempt a bumper but I think it would be hard. You've gotta be brave and heat it and really stretch it. You also need good quality wrap with the little lines on the back which helps get the air out.
As you are aware I am a painter and I would prefer to paint it but the wrap will do in the meantime.
Hopefully at some time soon I am gonna paint the whole van white again to freshen it up. I have the paint already just not the time. It doesn't look bad at the minute but when I clean it I notice all the tiny dents, stonechips and rusty bits. There is also some poor previous paintwork on the nearside which are noticeable in the sun.
You could get the price down by taking the bumper off( quite easy) and taking the bits off it and giving it to the bodyshop. If you were closer I could probably do it for you.
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Just an update, I wrapped the 2 headlamp panels so it followed the bonnet line and grill line a bit better, I think it works.
It's addictive this wrapping thing.
It's addictive this wrapping thing.
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