Motoring Discussion > Bodywrapping Accessories and Parts
Thread Author: No FM2R Replies: 9
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 18:11 
 Bodywrapping - No FM2R
Apropos of nothing in particular, why do people get a bodywrap on their car?

Is there some advantage over painting it? I must be missing something, even if its just a fashion.

And am I correct in assuming that its pretty much cling-filming a car?
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 19:39 
 Bodywrapping - PeteW
The advantage is that you can have as hideous a colour/pattern etc. to your own particular tastes, but revert easily when it comes to sell. You also leave a lovely scratch free paint job for the next owner - as long as the wrap is removed properly!
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 20:17 
 Bodywrapping - R.P.
I don't know for-sure. I was tempted to body-wrap my Beemer in black for a laugh...wonder what my insurer would say.
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 20:20 
 Bodywrapping - Old Navy
Matt black?
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 20:29 
 Bodywrapping - ToMoCo
I imagine it's cheaper than a proper re-spray. But then again, the paint it goes onto needs to be perfect
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New Sun 8 Dec 13 09:14 
 Bodywrapping - PeteW
>> I imagine it's cheaper than a proper re-spray. But then again, the paint it goes
>> onto needs to be perfect

Professional wrap job about £1500, including pre-prep of the current paintwork.
So probably more expensive than a re-spray...
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New Mon 9 Dec 13 01:37 
 Bodywrapping - VxFan
>> Professional wrap job about £1500, including pre-prep of the current paintwork.
>> So probably more expensive than a re-spray...

Depends on the pattern of the wrap. Something complex is easier to stick on via a vinyl transfer than trying to paint or airbrush and also having to mask everything up.
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 20:43 
 Bodywrapping - R.P.
Matt black yes.
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 20:51 
 Bodywrapping - Old Navy
Wannabe submariner. :-)
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New Thu 5 Dec 13 21:03 
 Bodywrapping - R.P.
Yep - been eyeing up a Range Rover Sport in Corris Grey with Sonar..P..P...P...Ping...!
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