Wraps for vehicles?

Scott Chapman · Veteran Member

Wraps for vehicles?

KJB · Guru

Scott Chapman wrote:
does anyone have much experience with getting a wrap for paint protection on their truck/4wd/van?
I recently caught up with a local small business at the Gold Coast (no affiliation or sponsorship) who gave me some great information

The original paint normally lasts longer than the mechanicals anyway....... KB

Scott Chapman · Veteran Member

unless you own a Toyota!

HandyWalter · Senior Member

On other 4wd forums, many have a spray on film that protects panels from pin stripe scratches. It also easily peels off and can be re applied.

Wanda · Guru

Friends had their Iveco 4 x 4 motorhome wrapped in a grey army camo, looks great(if you can see them).
I believe cost was about 4k(maybe less) but gives good protection off road which they do a lot.
Hopefully when they decide to sell, remove the wrap and paintwork in exc condition!!
Well thats the theory
I think it really depends on where your travelling the "majority" of the time
Ian

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

17 years and counting.
We spend a lot of time in country like this. The camper body is gel coated fibreglass sandwich panel. Any scratches from the scrub polish off easily.
youtu.be/1kJBxFmOQn0
Cheers,
Peter

travelyounger · Guru

Scott Chapman wrote:
does anyone have much experience with getting a wrap for paint protection on their truck/4wd/van?
I recently caught up with a local small business at the Gold Coast (no affiliation or sponsorship) who gave me some great information

I personally think they are a waste of money they have some negatives against them

1) If you damage a Panel it has to be recoated

2) Some products deteriorate well before paint would

3) The cost

There a couple positives as the surface is easier to clean and it keeps a bit more shine after a wash but polish does not seem to have the same effect on paint protective services as you can not use a cutting compound due to the hard layer

I know this as I had a car with a coating on it years ago

Cheers

Whenarewethere · Guru

Why bother.

I have an even spread of stone chips on the lights, grill, logo/car name, other bits of trim & bodywork.

So what.

If you want to actually do something useful, pull off all the trim panels & clean out the dust & dirt, & while at it install accoustic insulation for a quieter experience.

Buzz Lightbulb · Guru

Whenarewethere wrote:
Why bother.
I have an even spread of stone chips on the lights, grill, logo/car name, other bits of trim & bodywork.
So what.

If you want to actually do something useful, pull off all the trim panels & clean out the dust & dirt, & while at it install accoustic insulation for a quieter experience.

I totally agree. Keep up the servicing, wash the vehicle regularly and check for rust or cracks but the paint is to protect the body. Respray if it gets too bad.

I had a friend who bought a brand new trail bike. When he got it home he kicked the tank and knocked over the bike. He said, "Now I won't worry about scratching it."

Whenarewethere · Guru

Buzz Lightbulb wrote:
Whenarewethere wrote:
Why bother.
I have an even spread of stone chips on the lights, grill, logo/car name, other bits of trim & bodywork.
So what.

If you want to actually do something useful, pull off all the trim panels & clean out the dust & dirt, & while at it install accoustic insulation for a quieter experience.
I totally agree. Keep up the servicing, wash the vehicle regularly and check for rust or cracks but the paint is to protect the body. Respray if it gets too bad.

I had a friend who bought a brand new trail bike. When he got it home he kicked the tank and knocked over the bike. He said, "Now I won't worry about scratching it."

Agree, do the servicing etc & get the basics stuff right, not the cosmetic rubbish.

A bit like people build a new house, they would rather put in an entertainment room than doing quality insulation.

A breakdown in a remote area will cost a lot more than sticky tape covering the car.

Bas + Eve · Senior Member

Looked into wrapping the MH, $5000 and would last 4/5 years.