Matte Black DIY: $120

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by scat19


Yes.

I vinyled my chrome grills, which had rock chips, and you can see them.

Hmm, this is going to take longer than I predicted... LOL

Can anyone source me some friggen Vinyl?

TCT vinyl wants 14.31/yard for 10+ yards... or 12.45/yard for 50+ yards.. (matte black/white) in the 48" roll....

PM me if you can get it cheaper than that.

EDIT: 2mm Vinyl. Automotive Grade (10yr)

[skandalouz_08]

That looks sick for a self-done job! I like the hood/roof/trunk black and the rest blue though, the whole car matte was a little too much for me.

[Kamen]

Looks better pre-wrap IMO.

People with Civics are making more money now and buying BMWs Euros going to be the new Japanese tuners of the 90s

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Kamen
People with Civics are making more money now and buying BMWs

no, they just buy more civics

[kbye]

Originally posted by Tarrantula


Hmm, this is going to take longer than I predicted... LOL

Can anyone source me some friggen Vinyl?

TCT vinyl wants 14.31 for 10+ yards... or 12.45 for 50+ yards.. (matte black/white) in the 48" roll....

PM me if you can get it cheaper than that.

EDIT: 2mm Vinyl. Automotive Grade (10yr)

If you meant 14.31 for 10 yards that'd be sweet

15 bucks per yard seems about right though. maybe we can get 25 yds each and save

[scat19]

Perhaps beyond group buy? Looking for gloss black, roof top sized.

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by kbye


If you meant 14.31 for 10 yards that'd be sweet

15 bucks per yard seems about right though. maybe we can get 25 yds each and save

no ha ha 14.31 per yard at 48"...

That would be a sick price for just 10.

(edited to fix original)

[benyl]

Originally posted by Tarrantula

EDIT: 2mm Vinyl. Automotive Grade (10yr)

If you read further into the thread, 3mm is better.

[Afrodeziak]

That sounds about right for that grade of vinyl in a 48" wide roll.

Let me know if you do find it cheaper. I go to victory vinyl mostly, as I like that you can get it by the yard. Let us know what they quote you.

B


btw peeps, you don't want to get cheap vinyl for this. ie. cast vinyl vs. calendered.

cast (2mm) will hold it's memory and contour to compound curves. calendered vinyl (3mm) can shrink after a while and usually just good for flatter bends. The price will probably tell you the difference straight away, but be sure that you're using cast vinyl for full wraps.

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Originally posted by Tarrantula


Hmm, this is going to take longer than I predicted... LOL

Can anyone source me some friggen Vinyl?

TCT vinyl wants 14.31 for 10+ yards... or 12.45 for 50+ yards.. (matte black/white) in the 48" roll....

PM me if you can get it cheaper than that.

EDIT: 2mm Vinyl. Automotive Grade (10yr)

[Modelexis]

The person that attempts a full car wrap with TCT 2mm vinyl deserves a trophy for bravery.

I can't wait for the fail pix.

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by Modelexis
The person that attempts a full car wrap with TCT 2mm vinyl deserves a trophy for bravery.

Can it have a Giant B as the top gold part? I dont want to wrap for some shitty trophy...

(may attempt on a 2005 Murano.. fuck)

[Modelexis]

You will also need 100$ worth of goo gone when you decide to remove that TCT vinyl from your car.

[LiquidK]

.... this is now a consideration. how well would the vinyl hold up to rocks/ winter

if anyone decides to give the go ahead on this ill lend a hand for free, id like to see how the process goes before dedicating a week or so to it

[beyond_ban]

Hmmmm... matte black EP3? Small enough that it will take minimal time/material.

[Afrodeziak]

He stated that it's Avery 2mm automotive grade?
Why would this not work?

Better yet, what SHOULD he be using?

Originally posted by Modelexis
The person that attempts a full car wrap with TCT 2mm vinyl deserves a trophy for bravery.

I can't wait for the fail pix.

[scat19]

Is there a vinyl without the sticky back? Removing it from my grills was a BITCH. (the sticky backed stuff)

[beyond_ban]

Originally posted by scat19
Is there a vinyl without the sticky back? Removing it from my grills was a BITCH. (the sticky backed stuff)

How else would one apply it?

[03ozwhip]

^^^no other way, they all have sticky backs (glue)and you basically apply soap n water to keep it from sticking so you can form it without getting it fucked up(so much lol)

UNLESS im completely wrong, maybe new vinyls have some sort of glue solution that you apply to them to get them to stick, but i doubt it.

[Modelexis]

Originally posted by Afrodeziak
Better yet, what SHOULD he be using?

ORACAL 970RA Wrapping Cast with Rapid Air® Technology

4mm

rapid air technology, impossible to get a bubble.


Available in 16 gloss colors with a built-in protective clear coat layer to simulate the appearance of factory-applied paint.

Specially developed for long-term,complete wraps of fleet and motor sport vehicles in solid, opaque colors. Exceptional dimensional stability and conform-ability over curved surfaces, rivets and corrugations. Offers long-term removability from painted surfaces and does not require an overlaminate.

Outdoor Durability
10 years – black & white; 8 years - colors; 6 years - metallic



That cheap TCT 2mm - You will do a major part of a panel, then find a bubble or a crease and try to pull it back to re-do that section and the vinyl will stretch and contort until you have to start over again.

purpose made wrap vinyl will let you peel it back several times until you get it right, without stretching or distorting, the glue won't set in fully for a couple of hours.

[scat19]

Originally posted by beyond_ban


How else would one apply it?

Then he confused me, what other vinyl is there then?