exterior

**pewter Z28** · 03-18-2011, 05:31 PM

just wondering if anyone ever seen vehicles wraped with vinyl i have been thinking about this for my car in stead of painting

**Knight** · 03-18-2011, 05:43 PM

I don't care for it personally. Just doesn't look quite right to me.

**allbaugh_04** · 03-18-2011, 06:09 PM

I've never seen this...

**konigandy6** · 03-19-2011, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by pewter Z28

just wondering if anyone ever seen vehicles wraped with vinyl i have been thinking about this for my car in stead of painting

I guess what do you plan on doing? Vinyl graphics? Or wrap the whole thing in vinyl as a solid color?

**TLS_Addict** · 03-19-2011, 08:26 AM

I have seen it. Most of the time its a ricer or a BMW wanna be!

**pewter Z28** · 03-19-2011, 09:02 AM

i wana do some real wild flames and skulls full rap but dont want to paint cause i also like my color the way it is just short change

**tatertot91** · 03-19-2011, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by konigandy6

I guess what do you plan on doing? Vinyl graphics? Or wrap the whole thing in vinyl as a solid color?

Yes, same question. I've seen a whole camaro wrapped in vinyl graphics, like a grey color. I forgot the members name but it was a while back.
I think it was a v6

**konigandy6** · 03-19-2011, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by pewter Z28

i wana do some real wild flames and skulls full rap but dont want to paint cause i also like my color the way it is just short change

Well obviously the decision is yours and you should do what you want to, but IMHO... it looks too ricey. I have yet to see one done well.

**tatertot91** · 03-19-2011, 09:08 AM

^ I agree there
It sounds like it would look too much like a cheezy sticker imo
You can always try it and if you don't like it just remove it

a hotwheels car comes to mind when i hear this, just sayin

**pewter Z28** · 03-19-2011, 11:19 AM

i just want something different the car is pewter no chrome no other color what do you guys think about stripes or hockey stripe what would look good i like the old muscle car look with flames skulls anything mean.

**TLS_Addict** · 03-19-2011, 11:22 AM

The stripes over the hood and rear deck would be sharp. Flat black or gloss black, both would look good.

Does your car have tinted windows? I would do that and maybe just a pin stripe.

**konigandy6** · 03-19-2011, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by pewter Z28

i just want something different the car is pewter no chrome no other color what do you guys think about stripes or hockey stripe what would look good i like the old muscle car look with flames skulls anything mean.

The good thing about vinyl, if you don't like it, rip it off... but it's expensive.

What I would do first, is go buy some masking tape and start taping the stripes where you want and step back and look. If you like it, take a picture and have someone make the stripes up for you in vinyl. A lot cheaper that way. As far as the flames and skulls go... IMO.. best left for tattoos, not vehicles. But that's just my opinion, I haven't seen one yet that looks good to me, maybe yours will.

**pewter Z28** · 03-19-2011, 05:48 PM

also see full length hockey stripe and rally that looks ok in black or what color with pewter

**camaroluvr447** · 03-20-2011, 12:00 AM

Nothing beats a quality paint job!

**pewter Z28** · 03-20-2011, 04:15 AM

i agree but paint is good just wana kick it up a notch make it different soon to tint windows for sure but need more the car is pewter and sharp looking but there is one just like mine and he keeps copying mine so need something different any help would be great.

**tatertot91** · 03-20-2011, 07:42 AM

Put some pictures up of your car

**pewter Z28** · 03-20-2011, 09:08 AM

ok got to get a camera first will get some up soon .

**Z28_Driver** · 03-20-2011, 02:00 PM

There are lots of mods for the exterior on here. You could put in a notchback instead of the rear glass or get a different hood. Pinstripes, hockey sticks, rally stripes. How about halo headlights. Fill in the letters on the rear panel or swap the grill.
I think any of the above would probably make you happier than the vinyl.
Do a lot of research and good luck with whatever you decide.
And post some pics when you get the camera.

**oharam** · 03-20-2011, 05:09 PM

Wraps can be nice, but like it was stated, can cost as much as a good paint job. I have a buddy in Florida that does it, and to wrap my 99 suburban, it was going to cost $500 for the material, and a weekend to do it.

The only upside to it is when you get rid of the vehicle, you can just remove the vinyl, and your original paint is still there, and unharmed.

**TLS_Addict** · 03-21-2011, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by camaroluvr447

Nothing beats a quality paint job!

Very true. I love painted on stripes but can be costly.

Nothing beats a good quality ___ job either but sometimes the ole hand is all you have to work with.

Originally Posted by oharam

Wraps can be nice, but like it was stated, can cost as much as a good paint job. I have a buddy in Florida that does it, and to wrap my 99 suburban, it was going to cost $500 for the material, and a weekend to do it.

The only upside to it is when you get rid of the vehicle, you can just remove the vinyl, and your original paint is still there, and unharmed.

+1

Saw a Corvette done in it once (C4) and the piece for the hood had to be HUGE and was expensive as hell!