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Old 11-20-2012, 12:22 PM
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Default Vinyl wrap in progress, figured I would share!

Well my friend and I have been interested in vinyl wraps for a long time. Together we tackled about five roof wraps and other random parts of friend's vehicles. All along we had been putting off the inevitable, wrapping a full car.

We decided to go for it, and I purchased 50 ft of Matte Metallic Blue 3M vinyl. Because we have been debating doing vinyl wrapping services locally (it is rare, and work shoddy here in Ohio from what I have seen), we have been keeping a lot of pictures to document the process. I figured I would share them with my my350z.com brethren as well, seeing as I've observed many express interest in wrapping their own vehicles on here.

Anyway, onto the pictures I will continue posting pictures along the way. Here is what we accomplished last night. We tore two pieces (side skirt size, now seen on the a pillar, and the first hood) due to low temperatures and being stuck to primer 94 (which we have elected to not use now). Hood and passenger fender are complete, and the bumper is started. Looking to have more fenders done tonight, finish the bumper and hopefully the doors. Enjoy!

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Old 11-20-2012, 12:37 PM
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Looking good so far
Old 11-20-2012, 12:38 PM
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Very nice work. You're gonna love it. Here's some pics of mine don't mean to jack your thread or anything just another guy who likes vinyl

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Old 11-20-2012, 12:49 PM
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Wow. This should look really good. In for end results
Old 11-20-2012, 02:16 PM
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Sub'd. Please note all your problem areas/troubleshooting/negative experiences as well.
Old 11-20-2012, 02:54 PM
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Every time I see these threads with quality wrapping I am amazed how good it looks.

Kudos!
Old 11-20-2012, 05:27 PM
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hey that silver and blue color combo looks kinda cool
Old 11-20-2012, 05:35 PM
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how thick is the vinyl and where did you get it from?? hod did it come to you like 50'x24" or 50'x60" ? very interested. looks great so far
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Will write more and post more pics when I can, but am taking a quick break and figured I'd post more pics! Thanks for the replies guys keeps me interested in continuing to document the process!
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looking good.
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Nice, looks like a ton of work.
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Looking nice
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looks great
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This is where it has been left for the night. Door gutted and ready for vinyl after work tomorrow!
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Looks great!
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Looks so good.

How much did all the material cost? And what vendor did you get it from?
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^^^+1
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I'd like to do mine in a metallic bronze. The brembo color.
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Awesome job! Looks sweet


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