adrianreeve
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 04:55 AM |
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Vinyl Wrapping for bodywork?
Is there any reason I can't use a vinyl wrap for my black rear and side panels as an alternative to paint, and how much will it cost me?
Cheers
Adrian
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RK
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 04:58 AM |
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EBay has it, but it isn't meant for cars, just signs, so it doesn't go around corners very well. Mine turned out OK, but Paint would be
better. I used two different batches and it doesn't really match.
sides, back panel, interior back panel, stripes, and bonnet are all vinylled.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WgCuNFl2r8G3W_ljcd8orw?authkey=Gv1sRgCLfsoZrNyoKG4QE&feat=directlink
It wasn't expensive, and you can kind of tell.
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Mal
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 08:31 AM |
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Vinyl wrapping is used on vehicles and there are grades with differing life extectancy.
It may be a job where it is better to get it done by a skilled person.
If your panels are aluminium and not GRP you could also considerpowder coating.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 09:35 AM |
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I know someone who did it to their Caterham.
Took a mad turn, ordered it from ebay, got stuck in and did it.
Not perfect, but when he gets fed up, he can rip it off and change colour / pattern.
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Wadders
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 10:01 AM |
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Have a look at this thread.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=127011
My pal did the single seater for me in metallic black wrap.
I can ask him the code of the proper vinyl for compound curves if you like.
I watched him do it though, and it looked hard work even for a pro.
Reckon a back panel would be easier, its the tight compond curves that are hard work, i did the side panels of the ST myself in ordinary sign vinyl,
which was fairly easy as they are flat. just spray everything with a weak solution of fairy liquid in water.
Al
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adrianreeve
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 10:22 AM |
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Al
Looks good! The code would be great if you get a chance.
Thanks
Adrian
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Wadders
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| posted on 29/12/09 at 11:38 AM |
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Hi Adrian
His phone is off at the moment, however this is the manufacturers site, and it has a good product selector which might help.
http://www.oracal.com/
I bought the vinyl for the ST from Amari plastics in Leeds, they were quite helpful at the time, i just told them what i wanted to do and they advised
me what to use.
Al.
Originally posted by adrianreeve
Al
Looks good! The code would be great if you get a chance.
Thanks
Adrian
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