I think he's just walking up to random cars and making a video. Lol

 

Probably not the quality most Pcar owners would want ...but way easier, way faster and way cheaper...

 

I started reading this thread because I just picked up a 1995 LWB Range Rover Classic for my go snowboarding rig for this winter (I have always had one of these Classic Rovers and Advanced Adaptors is coming out with a new adaptor for a 480le trans and LS conversion so thats were it is going) body is totally straight not a ding and of course no rust the whole thing is aluminum body panels. Was thinking about a wrapping it, but after watching the Dip your car videos looks much easier and cheaper. I think am going to try it.

 

But it's very hard to keep plastidip decent looking. Plus, soon as you bump it or rub, or anything, you have to redo that entire panel. It's not worth the effort or the time

 

and trying to remove it from all the nooks and crannies is basically impossible

i would use it for rims, or some trim peices, maybe a front grill thats all

 

I agree and don't think that I would use it on my Porsche, just seemed like it would be good for the Old Rover because I can't decided on a color and it's just a old Rover I did see on one of their videos that they have a removal spay that softened it up so it could be pressured washed out of tight places and if it was to thin to pull up.

 

I too have researched the difference between wrapping and dipping, no comparison in my mind. Once you dip, you're doomed. Wrapping truly provides the best of everything (protection, color choices, maintaining original color/value, ease of repair/removal). Really apples to oranges.

Pay the extra money and have a reputable shop/person do it. I will be this winter and will post pics of progress and final outcome. Total cost, which includes all the details, quality product (Avery, Hexis or 3M - still trying to decide on final color), removing old 3M clear bra, repair and repaint entire front bumper, etc. etc. will come to between $2500 and $3000. I have already been quoted $2750 and $3000 from 2 of the more reputable shops in the Northeast.

 

Just be careful guys. I have my bonnet, intakes, rear spoiler wrapped in carbon look. I redo the bonnet every 2 years as it begins to look a bit shabby. If you are not really, really careful at removal stage by using plenty of heat the paint can lift (raised bubble). They did it on my bonnet needless to say I went nuts!

 

I've never heard of vinyl taking paint off. Did the use a primer under it?

 

Noup. ;-).

 

If you're using DiNoc, I don't think that's going to be an uncommon result because IF I'm remembering this right the 3M DiNoc carbon fiber was considered to be a "permanent" solution.

Granted I only had my wrap on for a couple months, there was absolutely no damage to the paint anywhere. I did not use primer or any adhesive promoter anywhere because maintaining the factory paint was the #1 concern for me. I'd also recommend using the knifeless tape if you don't have very steady hands, as well as not wrapping the car (at least as a DIY project)

 

PlastiDip? Just go to Home depot and get the wrench handle dip and thin it out.

I have removed the 1080 wrap from 3m without any issues. Leave the car out on a hot summer day and peel off.

If you have time and patients, this is definitely a DIY project. Stand back and look at the rear wing and the front bumper. These are the most difficult parts. How many cuts will it take?

 

VGLNTE1,


Did you take on this challenge for this winter? I've seen you guy have cold winter weather.


BR

 

nope, not yet, but its on the radar. i have a heated shop so weather really doesnt effect me. having the car down for a few days is what will suck

 

Looks like it has the desired effect but you might want to learn how to spell "patience" so as not to drive away what your car helps reel in.