Vinyl instead of paint
10-31-2006 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Marks
So are you asking about the potential to save 2 or 3 pounds by using vynil???
JM
10-31-2006 | 02:18 PM
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I don't think it would be worth it for a solid color, but if you want custom graphics and your paint is looking worn out it is a good option. It's also a good idea if you want wild graphics that can easily be removed for resale.
I don't think you're going to save any significant amount of weight, even if the difference was a few pounds we need to realize this isn't a LMP or F1 car and it isn't going to make the car measurably faster.
I don't think you're going to save any significant amount of weight, even if the difference was a few pounds we need to realize this isn't a LMP or F1 car and it isn't going to make the car measurably faster.
10-31-2006 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jrotsaert
Does anyone have experience "wrapping" a car vs painting it?
The guys here tell me that every time you repaint a car you add 10 lbs of paint so at the end of the season you're carrying way too much weight (I do anyway with a 40" waist!) but I was wondering if anyone here had experience with vynil.
TIA
JM
The guys here tell me that every time you repaint a car you add 10 lbs of paint so at the end of the season you're carrying way too much weight (I do anyway with a 40" waist!) but I was wondering if anyone here had experience with vynil.
TIA
JM
TRG 24 Hours of Le Mans 2004
11-01-2006 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob C.
Jean Marc, it's good to see your name again! FWIW, this is a white car, wrapped for Le Mans 2004. In fact, I believe the company that did the wrap was UK-based (would have to check with K Buckler to be sure).
TRG 24 Hours of Le Mans 2004
TRG 24 Hours of Le Mans 2004
JM
