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Old 13-11-2022, 12:22 PM   #1
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Default AU XR vinyl wrapped

Hi chaps, Has anyone seen a AU XR wrapped?
I like to do my ute but how would the front be done!
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Old 13-11-2022, 12:28 PM   #2
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Doing it yourself = impossible
Getting it professionally done = easy

Have wrapped a couple of cars myself, none have had complicated shapes, so it was pretty easy, we have a guy who comes and does our wrap repairs at work, he makes it look as easy as breathing, getting the wrap to stretch and contour to shapes I would not even attempt.
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Old 13-11-2022, 01:09 PM   #3
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Doing it yourself = impossible
Getting it professionally done = easy

Have wrapped a couple of cars myself, none have had complicated shapes, so it was pretty easy, we have a guy who comes and does our wrap repairs at work, he makes it look as easy as breathing, getting the wrap to stretch and contour to shapes I would not even attempt.

Haha Thanks mate
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Old 14-11-2022, 09:56 AM   #4
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What would be the potential cost to get a ute wrapped?
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What would be the potential cost to get a ute wrapped?
for a good job, 2.5-4k. After seeing some really dodgy wraps i'd rather pay the extra and get a respray.
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for a good job, 2.5-4k. After seeing some really dodgy wraps i'd rather pay the extra and get a respray.

Stuff that!! I'll get a respray then
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Old 14-11-2022, 02:16 PM   #7
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I was quoted 4k for a track rap on my FGX, so it is expensive thats for sure.
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I was quoted 4k for a track rap on my FGX, so it is expensive thats for sure.


Wow...bugger that.
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Old 14-11-2022, 07:23 PM   #9
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so what a quality respray cost?
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Good point, I just got a quote on a closed door respray on my accord...$12k

So wrapping doesnt seem that bad. I have only got one quote so far for painting so ill find out if thats about right.
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Still seems very expensive for a wrap. have you seen vids of the Supercars being wrapped. only takes a few hours. I know consumables would be expensive but I think they are price gouging.
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so what a quality respray cost?
7.5k - 10k is the going rate for a good closed door respray.
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Plus the wrap is only good for 5 years.
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Ever tried to take off an old wrap?, a lot easier to burn the car.

Had the misfortune to buy a Smartie that was wrapped for a Chemist since new, the bits that didnt see much sun were ok, the bits that copped the sun came off a pin head at a time and left the cement like glue behind, it took me a few months doing a bit each weekend and then had to soften the glue with petrol and prepsol.

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Ever tried to take off an old wrap?, a lot easier to burn the car.

Had the misfortune to buy a Smartie that was wrapped for a Chemist since new, the bits that didnt see much sun were ok, the bits that copped the sun came off a pin head at a time and left the cement like glue behind, it took me a few months doing a bit each weekend and then had to soften the glue with petrol and prepsol.

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