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Danial · 08-08-2023, 10:25 PM

...the solid decision has been made to gift my 2013 SS/RS to my granddaughter when she graduates high school. I can thank many of you for chiming in on that. I wish I could remember who it was that suggested I give it the Synergy Green wrap when I told the story of how it was the color of her deceased father's Camaro when she was 5 years old. She remembers it quite well and of course, has many pictures of him and the car.

This leads me to some questions for those of you who have had wraps done. What can I expect in terms of preparation? What do I need to do beforehand? How do the wrappers work around the emblems? Do I have to remove them? What should I ask for in terms of material for longevity?

Tons of questions...but before I know it, she'll be graduating in June....

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-08-2023, 11:25 PM

Can’t help on the wrap but that is gonna be such a cool moment for you and her alike! I’m so happy for you both!

MSgt O · 08-08-2023, 11:32 PM

So quality matters with wrap. Go somewhere you’ve gotten reviews on, and you’ll be pleased. They usually remove the emblems and reinstall them. A good wrap will last 5-10 years easy.

acutron42 · 08-09-2023, 05:03 AM

That is awesome! Here are a few just in Las Vegas. I would have to think these shops have to be on their A game all the time with the exposure there or they wouldn't be in business. Like MSgt O stated reviews are paramount. Contact a bunch & see what kind of reception you get. If you get rushed off the phone that is probably not the shop you want. A shop that takes time to answer all your questions is what I would look for. Narrow some down & ask for a visit.

Good luck!

ariZona28 · 08-09-2023, 05:43 AM

Maybe consider selling the SW car and purchasing a green car for the G-daughter. Just a thought.

Danial · 08-09-2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Can’t help on the wrap but that is gonna be such a cool moment for you and her alike! I’m so happy for you both!

It will definitely be a very cool moment. What brought this on is that last week she spent a few days here and on one night I pulled out some old videos from before and shortly after she was born of her Dad and I partying, making music, hiking etc. And then the pics I had of he and I and our cars. I never showed her these before as I wanted her to be old enough to process it all. She'll be 18 on her next b-day so it was time.

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

So quality matters with wrap. Go somewhere you’ve gotten reviews on, and you’ll be pleased. They usually remove the emblems and reinstall them. A good wrap will last 5-10 years easy.

Nice and yes, reviews are a must!

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Originally Posted by acutron42

That is awesome! Here are a few just in Las Vegas. I would have to think these shops have to be on their A game all the time with the exposure there or they wouldn't be in business.

Holy crap, they're all over! Will def do some homework on this one.

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Maybe consider selling the SW car and purchasing a green car for the G-daughter. Just a thought.

I have considered that (on a few occasions, actually) but this is the car she grew up learning to drive in. I'm really hoping this is the car she'll keep long after I am gone.

Moto-Mojo · 08-09-2023, 08:37 AM

I only have a little experience with wraps on my truck. Graphics, not the whole thing. (but would love to do that)

I don't recall ever seeing a glossy wrap. Maybe if I did, it looked so good I couldn't tell. Anyway, I was thinking that a good wrap will cost you about the same as a good paint job. At least they used to. Just spitballing here on paint vs wrap.

Blue 13 · 08-09-2023, 09:33 AM

The advantage of a wrap is you can change your mind. If not, paint is the way to go.

gtstorey · 08-09-2023, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

I have considered that (on a few occasions, actually) but this is the car she grew up learning to drive in. I'm really hoping this is the car she'll keep long after I am gone.

You might want to be careful putting your long term expectations on her. Things change in life and do you really want to add to her guilt if she has to let it go somewhere down the line.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-09-2023, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

...the solid decision has been made to gift my 2013 SS/RS to my granddaughter when she graduates high school. I can thank many of you for chiming in on that. I wish I could remember who it was that suggested I give it the Synergy Green wrap when I told the story of how it was the color of her deceased father's Camaro when she was 5 years old. She remembers it quite well and of course, has many pictures of him and the car.

This leads me to some questions for those of you who have had wraps done. What can I expect in terms of preparation? What do I need to do beforehand? How do the wrappers work around the emblems? Do I have to remove them? What should I ask for in terms of material for longevity?

Tons of questions...but before I know it, she'll be graduating in June....

Wow, that's awesome Daniel!! That is going to be the BEST graduation gift ever!! It;s cool too that it is the car she has been driving all this time, and she is connected to it in a way she will appreciate it. Forever! Well done sir! Sh is gonna be THE happiest girl on the planet!! And as for the wrap, can't say much except that last time I checked like someone above said, they remove all the badging and lettering to do it. And as stated shop around for a good shop that uses quality wrap material. Do some research on vinyl car wraps so you get a feel of what's out there. I have a wrap shop near by and last time when I was looking they wanted about 5-6k to do the job!! You could get a nice paint job for that I beleive! But anyhoo, that's all I know. Cheers sir!!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 08-09-2023, 01:31 PM

Do it!!! I gave my SS to my son and he plans on never selling it. It felt so good to gift something substantial.

Moto-Mojo · 08-09-2023, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue 13

The advantage of a wrap is you can change your mind. If not, paint is the way to go.

Pretty good point! Theoretically, you could repeat both processes til the cows come home with enough money.

Danial · 08-09-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I only have a little experience with wraps on my truck. Graphics, not the whole thing. (but would love to do that)

I don't recall ever seeing a glossy wrap. Maybe if I did, it looked so good I couldn't tell. Anyway, I was thinking that a good wrap will cost you about the same as a good paint job. At least they used to. Just spitballing here on paint vs wrap.

A couple years ago, I was quoted mid-2000s by a local outfit, for a starry nebula wrap. but at the time, I knew little about them or what questions I should be asking. I have no idea what their wrap quality was.

Danial · 08-09-2023, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

You might want to be careful putting your long term expectations on her. Things change in life and do you really want to add to her guilt if she has to let it go somewhere down the line.

Naw, we don't roll like that in this family. If she has to sell it for some reason, she'll just have yet another moment to thank me for my generosity.
She would know that if I were still around, that I would know she had a very good reason for doing so.

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Wow, that's awesome Daniel!! That is going to be the BEST graduation gift ever!! It;s cool too that it is the car she has been driving all this time, and she is connected to it in a way she will appreciate it. Forever! Well done sir! Sh is gonna be THE happiest girl on the planet!! And as for the wrap, can't say much except that last time I checked like someone above said, they remove all the badging and lettering to do it. And as stated shop around for a good shop that uses quality wrap material. Do some research on vinyl car wraps so you get a feel of what's out there. I have a wrap shop near by and last time when I was looking they wanted about 5-6k to do the job!! You could get a nice paint job for that I beleive! But anyhoo, that's all I know. Cheers sir!!

Indeed! All good points! And I agree! And it's good to know that they will remove the badging. Now I just need to find a competent shop.

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Do it!!! I gave my SS to my son and he plans on never selling it. It felt so good to gift something substantial.

Very cool for you! Something that can last a lifetime, for sure!

08-08-2023, 10:25 PM	#1
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	OK, it's Official... ...the solid decision has been made to gift my 2013 SS/RS to my granddaughter when she graduates high school. I can thank many of you for chiming in on that. I wish I could remember who it was that suggested I give it the Synergy Green wrap when I told the story of how it was the color of her deceased father's Camaro when she was 5 years old. She remembers it quite well and of course, has many pictures of him and the car. This leads me to some questions for those of you who have had wraps done. What can I expect in terms of preparation? What do I need to do beforehand? How do the wrappers work around the emblems? Do I have to remove them? What should I ask for in terms of material for longevity? Tons of questions...but before I know it, she'll be graduating in June.... __________________ "Never cough into a full ashtray."

08-08-2023, 11:25 PM	#2
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	Can’t help on the wrap but that is gonna be such a cool moment for you and her alike! I’m so happy for you both! __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-09-2023, 05:03 AM	#4
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	That is awesome! Here are a few just in Las Vegas. I would have to think these shops have to be on their A game all the time with the exposure there or they wouldn't be in business. Like MSgt O stated reviews are paramount. Contact a bunch & see what kind of reception you get. If you get rushed off the phone that is probably not the shop you want. A shop that takes time to answer all your questions is what I would look for. Narrow some down & ask for a visit. Good luck! Attached Images __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.

08-09-2023, 05:43 AM	#5
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,233	Maybe consider selling the SW car and purchasing a green car for the G-daughter. Just a thought. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

08-09-2023, 08:37 AM	#7
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I only have a little experience with wraps on my truck. Graphics, not the whole thing. (but would love to do that) I don't recall ever seeing a glossy wrap. Maybe if I did, it looked so good I couldn't tell. Anyway, I was thinking that a good wrap will cost you about the same as a good paint job. At least they used to. Just spitballing here on paint vs wrap. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-08-2023, 11:32 PM	#3
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	So quality matters with wrap. Go somewhere you’ve gotten reviews on, and you’ll be pleased. They usually remove the emblems and reinstall them. A good wrap will last 5-10 years easy.

08-09-2023, 09:33 AM	#8
Blue 13 3P171 USAF Combat Arms Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Olmsted AFB Posts: 264	The advantage of a wrap is you can change your mind. If not, paint is the way to go. __________________ 416ci LS3/Vortech V7/Built 6L80 991.8 RWHP 792.4 RWTQ

08-09-2023, 01:31 PM	#11
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Do it!!! I gave my SS to my son and he plans on never selling it. It felt so good to gift something substantial. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.