New camaro owner - what do I need to know about vehicle wraps?

Rolo · 01-02-2018, 07:31 PM

I have a gray 2017 ZL1 Convertible which I am excited about, but I've always loved yellow on a Camaro. I am thinking about doing a vinyl wrap, but I don't know anything about the pros and cons of wraps, or what is a reasonable price? Also, does having a convertible complicate it for any reason? Lastly, what would I need to know about maintenance and washing? Anybody ever do a wrap on a Camaro and not be happy about it?

Glen e · 01-02-2018, 07:43 PM

1.They last a couple years, after a year some of the edges can look frayed.
2. The installer skill is paramount, The difference between a good wrap job and a bad wrap job
3. Expensive, IMO
4. Just my opinion, but they never look as good as gloss paint. However they protect, and they allow you to get colors on your car that you can’t get from the factory.

ltcol_king · 01-02-2018, 08:28 PM

I have a wrap on my hood and mirrors. Had it done professionally. The hood was done perfectly; however, the mirrors had to be redone. Whoever did my mirrors the second time was more skilled than the first... same shop. I'm 100% satisfied. Believe I have a 5 year warranty on my wrap. I wash the car myself. High pressure water has been fine. Full car wrap should run $3-5K.

Rolo · 01-02-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

1.They last a couple years, after a year some of the edges can look frayed.
2. The installer skill is paramount, The difference between a good wrap job and a bad wrap job
3. Expensive, IMO
4. Just my opinion, but they never look as good as gloss paint. However they protect, and they allow you to get colors on your car that you can’t get from the factory.

Glen! I found your guidance about C7 sound proofing on another forum to be invaluable. Thanks for the input here too.

Cupahaters · 01-03-2018, 12:02 AM

I paid 3700 for mine. 5 year warranty ever car show I have been to everyone thought it was paint. If it peels or frays they fix it.

Cgocifer · 01-03-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cupahaters

I paid 3700 for mine. 5 year warranty ever car show I have been to everyone thought it was paint. If it peels or frays they fix it.

Pics?

SoCalThug · 01-03-2018, 11:04 AM

Ever thought about dip? Look up autoflex coatings. Looks like paint, its insane how far that stuff has come

Rolo · 01-03-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalThug

Ever thought about dip? Look up autoflex coatings. Looks like paint, its insane how far that stuff has come

Autoflex looks interesting. I like the high gloss color-changing examples. I wish their site showed a list of all of their colors.

marknagy13 · 01-03-2018, 12:45 PM

I've had mine wrapped a couple of times. A good price is $2500-$3500. Having a convertible probably makes it easier because there is less to wrap. In terms of washing and maintenance there isn't really any. You wash it like normal and do not wax a wrap so its a bit easier to clean than paint. Has saved me a lot of rock chips and marks. Totally worth it to protect the paint and be unique at the same time IMO.

Rolo · 01-03-2018, 03:13 PM

I would love to find a color shifting yellow wrap or dip. I.e. warm yellow to cool yellow, not yellow to red or green.

marknagy13 · 01-03-2018, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolo

I would love to find a color shifting yellow wrap or dip. I.e. warm yellow to cool yellow, not yellow to red or green.

The best you could do would be to get a yellow plasti dip and then add a yellow dip juice to it.

Camaro_2SSick · 01-04-2018, 06:06 PM

my car is wrapped and i love it more pics on my IG Camaro_2ssick

kaydoe · 01-04-2018, 06:42 PM

What do you do about backup sensors?

01-02-2018, 07:31 PM	#1
Rolo Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 25	New camaro owner - what do I need to know about vehicle wraps? I have a gray 2017 ZL1 Convertible which I am excited about, but I've always loved yellow on a Camaro. I am thinking about doing a vinyl wrap, but I don't know anything about the pros and cons of wraps, or what is a reasonable price? Also, does having a convertible complicate it for any reason? Lastly, what would I need to know about maintenance and washing? Anybody ever do a wrap on a Camaro and not be happy about it?

01-02-2018, 07:43 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	1.They last a couple years, after a year some of the edges can look frayed. 2. The installer skill is paramount, The difference between a good wrap job and a bad wrap job 3. Expensive, IMO 4. Just my opinion, but they never look as good as gloss paint. However they protect, and they allow you to get colors on your car that you can’t get from the factory. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-03-2018, 12:45 PM	#9
marknagy13 Markoon13 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 853	I've had mine wrapped a couple of times. A good price is $2500-$3500. Having a convertible probably makes it easier because there is less to wrap. In terms of washing and maintenance there isn't really any. You wash it like normal and do not wax a wrap so its a bit easier to clean than paint. Has saved me a lot of rock chips and marks. Totally worth it to protect the paint and be unique at the same time IMO. __________________ Making Camaro Videos Great Again! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWS...TrnPTnKAfJgouQ

01-02-2018, 08:28 PM	#3
ltcol_king Drives: 17' 2SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 84	I have a wrap on my hood and mirrors. Had it done professionally. The hood was done perfectly; however, the mirrors had to be redone. Whoever did my mirrors the second time was more skilled than the first... same shop. I'm 100% satisfied. Believe I have a 5 year warranty on my wrap. I wash the car myself. High pressure water has been fine. Full car wrap should run $3-5K.

01-03-2018, 12:02 AM	#5
Cupahaters Drives: 2017 fifty camaro Join Date: May 2017 Location: Frisco Posts: 247	I paid 3700 for mine. 5 year warranty ever car show I have been to everyone thought it was paint. If it peels or frays they fix it.

01-03-2018, 11:04 AM	#7
SoCalThug Drives: 2012 Summit White 1Ls Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Diamond Bar, Cali Posts: 898	Ever thought about dip? Look up autoflex coatings. Looks like paint, its insane how far that stuff has come

01-03-2018, 03:13 PM	#10
Rolo Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 25	I would love to find a color shifting yellow wrap or dip. I.e. warm yellow to cool yellow, not yellow to red or green.

01-04-2018, 06:06 PM	#12
Camaro_2SSick Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Norfolk Posts: 10	my car is wrapped and i love it more pics on my IG Camaro_2ssick

01-04-2018, 06:42 PM	#13
kaydoe Drives: 2017 Camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Washington Mo. Posts: 54 View My Garage	What do you do about backup sensors?

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