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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: JoseMcGeevio on 25 May 2014, 21:34

Title: Car Wrapping,
Post by: JoseMcGeevio on 25 May 2014, 21:34

Alright folks,

Just your opinions really and advice,

Im looking to wrap my mk3 Anni in carbon fibre white as i have had to fill in and weld a few rust holes and fancy a change.

I will be doing it myself, is it easy?

Any tips?

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: dragonfly on 25 May 2014, 21:43

If you haven't done it before I would suggest getting a professional to do it.

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: JoseMcGeevio on 25 May 2014, 21:51

I know.. but wheres the fun in that!

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: dragonfly on 26 May 2014, 13:34

Part of the art in wrapping a car is letting the scrapel guide over the material without leaving marks on the paint when cutting. Bound to be a few vids on YouTube.

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: MarcIV on 29 May 2014, 22:09

Quote from: JoseMcGeevio on 25 May 2014, 21:51

I know.. but wheres the fun in that!

HAHA !!  I love this answer! I follow this, have ago yourself pal get on YouTube have a look on there and do some research and start the fun, best to have a mate or 2 with you.

Watch "mightycarmods" on YouTube there a couple of Australian guys who do a lot of D.I.Y and there funny too!

I had scabs on the boot of my car from the "golf" & "GTI" badge and a really anoying dent I was quoted £180 which I accepted so I thought ahh I'll give it ago, I couldn't make it worse and as it happens I'm amazed how good it really looks.

I apologise about the essay, (longer than any I did at school)  haa but my advice , give it ago :D

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: JoseMcGeevio on 29 May 2014, 22:22

Haha thanks mate i will do,

You never know it could look mint!

Peace bro

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: clancy on 31 May 2014, 01:13

Try it on an easy ish panel and see how you get on, if you f**k it up pay someone else lol

My mate just had his a3 wrapped for £1400,  looks amazing so I'd expect a similar price tag for a pro wrap

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: JoseMcGeevio on 01 June 2014, 21:51

Nice one mate,

Ive watched a few vids on youtube like the other guys have recommended,

Ill let you know how i get on!

 :drool:

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: GillyMarc on 11 August 2014, 19:40

Plasti Dipping could be another good alternative? Getting it done on mine as soon as I have some pennys  :grin:

Title: Re: Car Wrapping,
Post by: JoseMcGeevio on 14 August 2014, 10:29

i have heard about this, there is a group on my facebok " west yorkshire dipz" or somethign along them lines qouted me 600 for a 3 door anni.. Any recomendations...? is it good?