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Old May 14, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Mexico Blue anyone?

Got a preview pic from my wrapper.......just getting excited and thought I would share.



It has also looked like this:




For reference here is a 'before' pic:

 
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(That's a cloud reflection on the hood in the last pic..........not crazy paint damage!!)
 
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That is the exact color I was considering doing a wrap with on my rig. I never knew it was called "Mexico Blue". It really looks great on our cars. Nice choice.

I just noticed your wheels..they look remarkably similar to my Champion RS98s. Is that what they are?
 
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Hix, amazing! I've always loved Mex Blue, Riviera Blue and most of all, Gulf Blue.

Questions:

a) You're in Georgia -- where are you having this done?
b) Did you wrap that black car in white and wrap the wheels in bronze??? I've never heard of wrapping wheels. Did it hold up? Or were those just a different set of wheels?
c) Details!!! How much does it cost (if you don't mind), how long does it take, how long does it hold up, any effects to the paint when you take it off?
d) I assume the door jambs, hood interiors, etc. aren't colored -- does it look like crap when you open the doors or how does that turn out?

Thanks!

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Whew, lotta questions.

I'm in GA. The guy's name is Jim Miller in Acworth. Company name is Miller Decals.

I actually sprayed my car with Plastidip, and those wheels were powdercoated bronze. Peeled the plasitdip of and the paint was perfect. I don't know if you can wrap wheels or not.

I bought my own vinyl (have another roll of Matte white that I will put on in 6 months probably). I paid $550 for the vinyl and the wrap can cost between 1200-1500 for the job itself.

A good wrapper will wrap jambs, and most places that you could ever see. I havn't picked the car up yet but I will take a lot more pics.

I'm hoping if I refer some business I might get a better price on my next wrap! Anyone who wants to see the car in person come up to SoWo in Helen GA this weekend. It's gonna be a blast!!!
 
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Yup, Champion RS98's. Probably my favorite wheel besides Dymags.

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That is the exact color I was considering doing a wrap with on my rig. I never knew it was called "Mexico Blue". It really looks great on our cars. Nice choice.

I just noticed your wheels..they look remarkably similar to my Champion RS98s. Is that what they are?
 
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looks great!
 
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That looks great, I like the white one .
 
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That looks awesome. I can't wait to see some finished shots!
 
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Very nice!
 
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All 3 of your cars look awesome!

Love the Mexico Blue, but the original black with those wheels is ****. Kudos to you for trying new things and keeping it fresh.
 
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I really like the mexico blue. Looks awesome !!
 
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Awesome!! I saw this same color wrap on a 991S somewhere recently. I thought it was just painted that way; gloss is amazing!
 
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Isn't that Riviera Blue??
 
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the blue looks amazing
 


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