How much to wrap the GT3?
#16
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For a used GT3 that was tracked, I think any buyer would understand if there was some paint work done for cosmetic purposes. Providing I take pictures and can show it was not done as a result of accident damage, I think it's fine.
At least when I own it and detail it, I don't need to deal with wrapped paint.
Again, completely personal decision IMO.
This idea that a new car HAS TO BE WRAPPED like some people believe is crazy.
The rock chips drive me less crazy than the wrap so for me it was an easy decision.
#18
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I agree with you it's important for certain cars. For example, people looking for a ferrari or an R8 that could be using it more as a show piece than a track toy might find original paint more important.
For a used GT3 that was tracked, I think any buyer would understand if there was some paint work done for cosmetic purposes. Providing I take pictures and can show it was not done as a result of accident damage, I think it's fine.
At least when I own it and detail it, I don't need to deal with wrapped paint.
Again, completely personal decision IMO.
This idea that a new car HAS TO BE WRAPPED like some people believe is crazy.
The rock chips drive me less crazy than the wrap so for me it was an easy decision.
For a used GT3 that was tracked, I think any buyer would understand if there was some paint work done for cosmetic purposes. Providing I take pictures and can show it was not done as a result of accident damage, I think it's fine.
At least when I own it and detail it, I don't need to deal with wrapped paint.
Again, completely personal decision IMO.
This idea that a new car HAS TO BE WRAPPED like some people believe is crazy.
The rock chips drive me less crazy than the wrap so for me it was an easy decision.
#19
Racer
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I like the paint protection that wrapping provides and hope to find someone that will do a high quality job at a fair price. I don't mind paying for what I get but 7-10k seems way over the top to me.
#20
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Why would a non-wrapped be full of scratches?
Sure, there will be some rock chips - that's slightly different than "full of road rash" and "covered in scratches".
The only part of the car that is protected would be the parts that are wrapped - for most people, that's the front end and maybe a re-do of the rear fender protection. The rest of the car goes unprotected and most people don't end up having crappy paint all over.
This is why the wrapping is such a personal choice.
I tend to put tons of miles on my cars and have never had a car wrapped prior to the R8. If I had to do it over again, I would not have had it wrapped.
We will have to agree to disagree here.
I will be sure not to contact you with a link to my FS ad when I sell
#22
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I am actually on the fence as whether to wrap my GT3. I am done buying 911s so not sure whether to do the wrap this time. I know I have said I am done buying 911s 3 times before but this time I mean it.... errrr Maybe...
#23
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For what it's worth, I would not want to buy a car that has been wrapped.
Most wraps, regardless of the brand (e.g. Suntek, Xpel, 3M, etc.), do not age well. At some point, a wrapped car will need to either (1) have the original wrap removed or (2) re-wrapped.
Either option come with their own complications, and are not inexpensive. Removing the wrap, while it may sound easy, is not a simply turn-key operation where you do it and you're done. As in, if the car only has a partial wrap you're going to end up with lines and/or different shades of color. Then what do you do?
Again, all personal preferences.
But going back to the OP's question about the price of wrapping (and not whether to wrap), it just depends on the installer. Some charge more, and rightfully so, others less. Try to talk to different installers, look at their previous work (if possible), ask for references, and if all those things check out, then try to negotiate a price that you're comfortable with. I Just know that I've heard that a full wrap for a GT3 can run anywhere from 5k to upwards of 10k, and more.
Good luck.
Most wraps, regardless of the brand (e.g. Suntek, Xpel, 3M, etc.), do not age well. At some point, a wrapped car will need to either (1) have the original wrap removed or (2) re-wrapped.
Either option come with their own complications, and are not inexpensive. Removing the wrap, while it may sound easy, is not a simply turn-key operation where you do it and you're done. As in, if the car only has a partial wrap you're going to end up with lines and/or different shades of color. Then what do you do?
Again, all personal preferences.
But going back to the OP's question about the price of wrapping (and not whether to wrap), it just depends on the installer. Some charge more, and rightfully so, others less. Try to talk to different installers, look at their previous work (if possible), ask for references, and if all those things check out, then try to negotiate a price that you're comfortable with. I Just know that I've heard that a full wrap for a GT3 can run anywhere from 5k to upwards of 10k, and more.
Good luck.
#24
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For what it's worth, I would not want to buy a car that has been wrapped.
Most wraps, regardless of the brand (e.g. Suntek, Xpel, 3M, etc.), do not age well. At some point, a wrapped car will need to either (1) have the original wrap removed or (2) re-wrapped.
Either option come with their own complications, and are not inexpensive. Removing the wrap, while it may sound easy, is not a simply turn-key operation where you do it and you're done. As in, if the car only has a partial wrap you're going to end up with lines and/or different shades of color. Then what do you do?
Again, all personal preferences.
But going back to the OP's question about the price of wrapping (and not whether to wrap), it just depends on the installer. Some charge more, and rightfully so, others less. Try to talk to different installers, look at their previous work (if possible), ask for references, and if all those things check out, then try to negotiate a price that you're comfortable with. I Just know that I've heard that a full wrap for a GT3 can run anywhere from 5k to upwards of 10k, and more.
Good luck.
Most wraps, regardless of the brand (e.g. Suntek, Xpel, 3M, etc.), do not age well. At some point, a wrapped car will need to either (1) have the original wrap removed or (2) re-wrapped.
Either option come with their own complications, and are not inexpensive. Removing the wrap, while it may sound easy, is not a simply turn-key operation where you do it and you're done. As in, if the car only has a partial wrap you're going to end up with lines and/or different shades of color. Then what do you do?
Again, all personal preferences.
But going back to the OP's question about the price of wrapping (and not whether to wrap), it just depends on the installer. Some charge more, and rightfully so, others less. Try to talk to different installers, look at their previous work (if possible), ask for references, and if all those things check out, then try to negotiate a price that you're comfortable with. I Just know that I've heard that a full wrap for a GT3 can run anywhere from 5k to upwards of 10k, and more.
Good luck.
if someone does a front bumper wrap with XPEL or other high end product, you can remove or replace every few years and wouldn't know the difference... i am ok with eating a couple thousand every few years to keep paint original and unharmed if that is the worst case scenario...
#25
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Seen a few cars get unwrapped and they looked fine. Im sure a hack job can do damage but if you use a good installer no issues..
I had my cars vinyl wrapped and clear bra wrapped and they looked new underneath. Many, many have done so on very expensive new cars so I thing damage due to a clear bra is an exception.
I had my cars vinyl wrapped and clear bra wrapped and they looked new underneath. Many, many have done so on very expensive new cars so I thing damage due to a clear bra is an exception.
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Seen a few cars get unwrapped and they looked fine. Im sure a hack job can do damage but if you use a good installer no issues..
I had my cars vinyl wrapped and clear bra wrapped and they looked new underneath. Many, many have done so on very expensive new cars so I thing damage due to a clear bra is an exception.
I had my cars vinyl wrapped and clear bra wrapped and they looked new underneath. Many, many have done so on very expensive new cars so I thing damage due to a clear bra is an exception.
1. clr bra has limited life. 2-3 years tops, like your clothes, you have to change it. can't wear the same shirt every day.
2. a pro can peel film off ENTIRE car in 2-3 hours. i have done this many many many times. zero damage.
3. the prices you guys all quoting are great. here in silicon valley, 1/2 car is $3000 full car is often $10,000. no this is NO typo.
#27
Burning Brakes
RS owners should definitely consider full wrap or at least front and sides because it looks like fine sand and road debris will find it's way through the screens of the vents just like the snow did in this pic
#28
I wonder what they used? I had a few track years on my vinyl on one car and a couple seasons of rally racing on the other car. Performance stage rally=***** out on mostly gravel, dirt, large rocks every now and then, dust, asphalt, snow, ice. Vinyl weathered it pretty darn well. Looked freshly waxed before each event.
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Canadian, Alaskan, and Minnesotan RS owners should just leave their RSs with me in CA.
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I think you're imagining a non-wrapped car being in poor condition. This is 100% not the case.
Why would a non-wrapped be full of scratches?
Sure, there will be some rock chips - that's slightly different than "full of road rash" and "covered in scratches".
The only part of the car that is protected would be the parts that are wrapped - for most people, that's the front end and maybe a re-do of the rear fender protection. The rest of the car goes unprotected and most people don't end up having crappy paint all over.
This is why the wrapping is such a personal choice.
I tend to put tons of miles on my cars and have never had a car wrapped prior to the R8. If I had to do it over again, I would not have had it wrapped.
We will have to agree to disagree here.
I will be sure not to contact you with a link to my FS ad when I sell
Why would a non-wrapped be full of scratches?
Sure, there will be some rock chips - that's slightly different than "full of road rash" and "covered in scratches".
The only part of the car that is protected would be the parts that are wrapped - for most people, that's the front end and maybe a re-do of the rear fender protection. The rest of the car goes unprotected and most people don't end up having crappy paint all over.
This is why the wrapping is such a personal choice.
I tend to put tons of miles on my cars and have never had a car wrapped prior to the R8. If I had to do it over again, I would not have had it wrapped.
We will have to agree to disagree here.
I will be sure not to contact you with a link to my FS ad when I sell