Full body respray or vinyl wrap opinions ?

[Keith_13]

just trying to gain some advice and people opinions on both, any comparisons ?
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[Dave..]

Same colour, different colour? A Clio or a 32 foot stretch hummer?

 

[Lee coley]

Wrapping is waste of money IMO. Not much cheaper than painting and only lasts a few year at best.

 

[Chapppers11]

For what reason are you considering both?

 

[Keith_13]

yes would be a clio and just trying to gather opinions on what people think is the best option and nope would a complete different colour

 

[Dave..]

A proper respray, with doors shuts and engine bay would be £3000 upwards.

A wrap might be £800-£1000 depending on who does it.

 

[chettle]

If the paints crap, id have it resprayed and then clear wrap the vunerable places. If its already pretty tidy, id just get it wrapped properly, but wouldnt expect change from £1500 for a good wrap

 

[Keith_13]

A proper respray, with doors shuts and engine bay would be £3000 upwards.

A wrap might be £800-£1000 depending on who does it.

Thats what i thought i dont mind doing the inside myself and some exterior prep but its just the time also would just be the exterior that would need painting. would the cost of the wrap change depending on the colour and finish of the vinyl (e.g. matt purple
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[Wee_Billy_92]

Just got my clio wrapped, Nearly finished have a look at my thread if you wish.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?707534-Black-1-2-16v-Not-for-long

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[Dave..]

No painter who takes pride in his work would be happy to let you do the prep. Painting is all about the prep work.

 

[Lee coley]

Straight colour change £1500 is plenty.

 

[Lawro]

Straight colour change £1500 is plenty.

For paint?!

 

[JCC]

Paint is more expensive, expect £2k+ for a decent proper strip down colour change, but will look amazing if done properly.

Wrapping is a lot cheaper, but even the best of gloss wraps still just look like a shite paint job no matter what you do.

 

[Barwy]

You can go down the route of digital printing on wrapping film and this is totally where you can set your car apart from everyone elses. I've made some designs for a clio v6 wrap with a real subtle light to dark blue gradient. You can start adding logos or designs etc. You can get proper creative doing it this way.

But it's true, a good paint job will be more permanent and look better over time. If not looked after properly vinyl wraps can get damaged and look pretty bad after a while. It all depends on what you want to spend your money on but vinyl wrapping is definitely worth a look.

Billy the baby blue wrap looks good! Well in man

 

[Lee coley]

For paint?!

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[Lawro]

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For a decent job, I very much doubt that. I didn't get much change from that sum for a front end respray and wheel refurb. You get what you pay for with most things and paint is definitely one of them.

 

[The Russian.]

For a decent job, I very much doubt that. I didn't get much change from that sum for a front end respray and wheel refurb. You get what you pay for with most things and paint is definitely one of them.

He works in a body shop mate, he's an incredible guy at spraying too.

 

[Lawro]

He works in a body shop mate, he's an incredible guy at spraying too.

That's a bit different then lol

 

[JCC]

I'm amazed anywhere will do a decent colour change for £1500. It's not even worth the money for the time and effort you put in.

 

[Lee coley]

Ill be open for buisiness soon. I've done a few cars on meganesport.net (bumpers,trims,carbon clear coating,handles,engine parts etc etc.

For a simple colour change with the odd bumper scuff car park dent,stone chipped bonnet £1500 is what I'd charge. (Excludes removing engine)

 

[TimR26]

How much would you charge for bumper, bonnet and blend into wings for liquid yellow Megane?

 

[Lee coley]

I'm waiting on a colour sample for liquid yellow (genuine ici) see my thread on meganesport.net if you can.

What's the damage? Stone chips?

Decals?

Around £250 for bumper bonnet and blend on winds. Providing its not completely dented and been drove through a wall.

 

[sonny172cup]

Does anyone know if you can get vinyl in the same colour as the oem paint?

 

[chettle]

Does anyone know if you can get vinyl in the same colour as the oem paint?

No, but you can just get clear stuff instead

 

[tarmacmuncher]

Out of interest how much would you charge to do a respray in the same colour ?

 

[Lee coley]

All depends on condition of vehicle.

 

[Keith_13]

all options sound viable, seems to be more sensible to spend more up front a full respray and it last 5-10 years more than a wrap, how long would you think the car would be of the road for a full respray ?

 

[Lee coley]

2 weeks for the work to be done.

 

[Keith_13]

see thats my only problem, Time would be the most deciding factor. There is no bus or any form of transport to work which is a ball ache