Matte Black DIY: $120

[scat19]

Originally posted by Modelexis


http://www.uscutter.com/ORACAL-970RA...ogy_p_483.html

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

$543.99 != $120

I think you're missing the point here. Perhaps you're a pro and feel like you're going to loose business or something.

[Afrodeziak]

Sounds like that 970 oracal is somewhat foolproof then eh? I believe I saw the same vinyl used on a friends cellphone decal. Also quite easy to peel off if needed.
Pretty cool, as a 4mm should hold up far better than a 2mm.

With the right skills, I'm thinking it's still okay to use a 2mm cast. You just have to be good at using a heatgun and removing creases, the same way a 3m or tint installer would work their magic. Isn't that the purpose of thinner vinyl anyhow, so that it's more conformable to curves? Seems like they've sacrificed this by upping it to a 4mm, but made things "okay" again by having the air channels.

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[Modelexis]

It's the opposite of what you think,
(i edited and deleted the link so i didn't look like I was trying to give that company business)

A pro could do a wrap with 2mm crap vinyl.

But when it's your first time you need these little tricks so that you don't make it so hard on yourself.

Like who wants to learn how to ride a bike by getting on a 1000cc sport bike? why not start out on something that is not as difficult.

You don't have to take my advise, that's for sure, I'm just telling you how to make it easier on yourself.

I would rather pay an extra 300$ rather than spend an extra 30 hours.

[Phenix]

I know a shop that could easily Vinyl a car whatever color you wanted. PM me if you're interested

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by Modelexis
Like who wants to learn how to ride a bike by getting on a 1000cc sport bike? why not start out on something that is not as difficult.

I always jump in Dick first. Practice is for pussies.

[Modelexis]

Originally posted by Tarrantula


I always jump in Dick first. Practice is for pussies.

haha, more power to you I guess.
Just post pictures when you do it.

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by Modelexis


haha, more power to you I guess.
Just post pictures when you do it.

If/When I do it, I will take some good pics, write notes on the shitty parts, and even take vids.

[kbye]

Avery MPI 1005 Supercast film looks like the golden ticket. Long-term removability, cast vinyl, 2 mil 10 year automotive grade. But it advertised high-gloss finish... I wonder if they have matte as well.

[?????]

Are you guys talking about MIL because 4mm and even 2mm is pretty thick for vinyl.

[Modelexis]

Originally posted by ?????
Are you guys talking about MIL because 4mm and even 2mm is pretty thick for vinyl.

Yeah, good call, sometimes I say mm since most people don't understand what a mil is anyway.
Not at all accurate, but it's just a common talk.

I looked it up on google, apparently a mil is 1/1000 of an inch.

[Sugarphreak]

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[Modelexis]

If you off road your car what do you care how the vinyl looks or stands up?

It's not a roll cage, it's just a big decal that covers the paint.

[AndyL]

How many are interested in doing this? I can get the oracal 651 matte black for a pretty decent price for the 48"x150'...

[jdm_eg6]

Originally posted by Tomaz
Nice!

I painted my car Matte Black with spray cans. 26 cans of spray later, she turned out really good!

Only cost me $30 and a Saturday afternoon.

26 cans and the o-zone layer

That vinyl looks great though, makes you definitely think of doing more colors!

[2Valve0]

[Afrodeziak]

Before you get too stoked, 651 is a calendered vinyl.
It won't conform to curves as well as a cast vinyl, If at all. I wouldn't reccomend it, unless you feel like applying it in many pieces.

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Originally posted by AndyL
How many are interested in doing this? I can get the oracal 651 matte black for a pretty decent price for the 48"x150'...

[AndyL]

So 751 or 951 would be prefered then?

[Modelexis]

150' is enough to do almost 3 cars.

[AndyL]

Yup But I've got a crewcab that I'm kinda pondering wrapping.

[Ukyo8]

Its not perfect, there are some bubbles, but for $120 it looks awesome