MSTACH

Would like to know which brand to use?
How many years it will last?
Thinking of matte black or grey.
Good installer in Fairfield county - CT
Coost?
Any usefull info - care, cleaning, washing?

MIKE

kk2

From what I've seen, cost is about $3000. Under $1000 if you DIY.

Care is just soap and water. I've also heard you should remove wax before applying, but don't know the legitimacy.

Also, we should have a tri-state 996 gt3 meet. Seems like there are a few of us around.

kk2

Also, high quality film should last about 5 years.

Paseb

ask chris r, he has a matte black gt3.

KOAN

Check with others who have put this on to see how much protection a wrap will give. The thickness is much less than the 3m and other products that are made specifically to protect from track related stone chips. Also, make sure that the wrap you select is made to be removed, if that is your intention. Some are not made to be removed.
Many I have seen look AMAZING. If you get it done, please post some pics.

himself

I've had a wrap for a few years. Here is the link to my original post.

The wrap really keeps cleaning due to track debris to a minimum. Basically, just wash with a power washer every event or two. The wrap is holding up almost perfectly. Very little tenting (little raised portions of wrap in the shape of a tent or inverted "V") even on the very curvy parts. Wrap near the exhaust isn't baked either. Overall, I couldn't be happier.

As for keeping rock chips from damaging the car, you can definitely see where some larger/harder objects have hit the wrap and a little divot appears in the material. Without the wrap, the full force would have been taken by the clearcoat and paint. It's not clear how much protection it really is (the wrap is still on), but anything is better than nothing.

Cost depends on the material and installer. Plan on 2 days in the shop if the whole car is done (mirrors, wing, etc). You can cut down some overhead by leaving the very curvy parts unwrapped and call it accent pieces I think the $2-$3K number is pretty close for a full wrap on a Porsche.

-td

Chris R.

I did mine about a year and a bit ago and it's held up well to over 25 track days last summer with only a few spots showing wear from track debris. It's a pain in the *** to install yourself but saves lots of money if you can do it. I did it with another guy who agreed to help me out. He's a pro. me? Not so much but in the end it looked good.

MSTACH

So i decided to go with matte black and red GT3 graphics on both sides (similar to gt3rs), red mirrors and red sides on CF wing.
For front lights i am going with yellow or red? tint film.

I will post pictures when all is done and hopefully on april 2 Lime Rock DE.

MSTACH

We could do that

CWay27

Dipyourcar.com IMO is light years ahead of wrapping. Cost a fraction and takes a fraction of time to do it. I'm doing my dd when I get back from vacation in early April. They use plasti dip.

Chris R.

Does that wear off?

CWay27

You peel it off when you're sick of it. It's pretty good against road rash, winter abrasives. Let's say your front end is all pitted from the track, just rip it off and shoot the panel again. In order for it to peel easily, you need to shoot at least 4 coats. All colors are flat and if you want glossy, you apply a glossifier. Already got a few boxes and should do some testing soon. I plan to shoot the car flat white.

DHI

Where did you get it from?

CWay27

I can email you the info, my buddy is doing all the ordering.

ETW

I've tried black platidip on some wheels, grills, etc and I think it would be a real pain to try to do a whole car. You would have to do a lot of masking and taping and I think with a spray can it would look un even on such big flat surfaces. I would definitely vinyl wrap instead