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I love the idea of a wrap and have been considering it for the past year. But the cost from a high end place is around $7K, and it will last 1-2 years for a daily driver. I know you can get it for less, but then you risk razor marks etc... Hard to justify the cost for such a short time period.
I've also been thinking about autoflex where I got a quote for $3250. Thing is it means removing my existing PPF, which has only been on for a year, so I think I'll wait another +1 year and then go that route.
I love the idea of a wrap and have been considering it for the past year. But the cost from a high end place is around $7K, and it will last 1-2 years for a daily driver. I know you can get it for less, but then you risk razor marks etc... Hard to justify the cost for such a short time period.
I've also been thinking about autoflex where I got a quote for $3250. Thing is it means removing my existing PPF, which has only been on for a year, so I think I'll wait another +1 year and then go that route.
Wrap will only last a year or two? And $7k? Is that USD? Good grief!
5 years is more along the lines of what I've always heard. I'm not sure what kind of daily driving would reduce the life of a wrap by so much.
I'm only asking because we've considered wrapping our SP Charger.
5 years is more along the lines of what I've always heard. I'm not sure what kind of daily driving would reduce the life of a wrap by so much.
I'm only asking because we've considered wrapping our SP Charger.
Saran Wrap will only last about a year but the good stuff is at least 5 unless one is daily driving up Pike's Peak.
OK, let's talk mileage instead of time - so you guys think a wrap is good for about 50 - 60K miles (equates to 5 years daily driving) in year round conditions?
I'd love for that to be true.
My understanding is that wrap shows little rock dings very easily - much more so than clear PPF. And it doesn't self heal like clear bra.
Would be great to hear from an owner who has first hand experience, and how it's work over xxK miles.
OK, let's talk mileage instead of time - so you guys think a wrap is good for about 50 - 60K miles (equates to 5 years daily driving) in year round conditions?
I'd love for that to be true.
My understanding is that wrap shows little rock dings very easily - much more so than clear PPF. And it doesn't self heal like clear bra.
Would be great to hear from an owner who has first hand experience, and how it's work over xxK miles.
If you treat a good wrap like paint and use PPF on the front and other impact areas it will last about 5 years of semi-daily driving (non highway); about half the miles. I do not know how long it lasted since my brother sold it but it was in fine shape. And like for PPF shop the installer, not the product. I am sure Moe would agree so please chime in if you read this.
Ya PPF is around 8 mil and wrap about 5.5 mil, so it is thinner that PPF. I could see PPF protecting the sensitive areas being a good idea.
I'm guessing one needs to take into consideration the areas they live in and driving style when determining how long it'll last. I'm not sure I'd fork out much more than $800 for something that'll only last me a year. Doesn't seem worth the time/money and assault on the vehicle to install it to me.
If you treat a good wrap like paint and use PPF on the front and other impact areas it will last about 5 years of semi-daily driving (non highway); about half the miles. I do not know how long it lasted since my brother sold it but it was in fine shape. And like for PPF shop the installer, not the product. I am sure Moe would agree so please chime in if you read this.
OK, but that's not far off what I stating - daily driving includes highway use. And I didn't say anything about covering the wrap with PPF. Obviously that makes a huge difference, but it also increases the cost again.
So yes, if you cover the wrap in PPF, and don't drive on the highway, and do semi-daily driving, I could see it lasting 5 years or longer for sure... So with all those conditions applied, I guess we agree.
OK, but that's not far off what I stating - daily driving includes highway use. And I didn't say anything about covering the wrap with PPF. Obviously that makes a huge difference, but it also increases the cost again.
So yes, if you cover the wrap in PPF, and don't drive on the highway, and do semi-daily driving, I could see it lasting 5 years or longer for sure... So with all those conditions applied, I guess we agree.
I only meant the front facing areas with PPF though, not the entire car since that is not needed.
Matte Black being installed last spring. PITA to keep clean, but when it is ! Had them add the stripes today to do something a little different.
I love this matte wrap Omega, very nice!
Originally Posted by WhipE350
I had mine done in May 2018. Front of car is PPF over wrap thus it is a little more glossy. This is Dragon Fire red. I’m looking at doing a blue in next year or two. I’m very **** and have a side detailing business where I exclusively do Porsche’s so having a wrap let’s me not care when I see swirl marks on my car. It is a sad sickness to have 😀 but great for my customers.
Does anyone know what blue this is?
Has anyone seen a blue wrap that's close in color to Sapphire Blue?
Has anyone removed a wrap that has been left on for 5+ years? How was the process? Was a lot of residue left behind? I know there are a lot of variables that may affect it but just wanted to see what everyone's experience has been like. I'm considering a matte/satin blue for my car.
04-24-2020, 11:13 PM
! Had them add the stripes today to do something a little different.
