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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Aston502
If life is too short, why are you worried about protecting the paint. I hear you can get seat covers if you like , that will make it look different, I prefer to enjoy the nice interior leather. If your goal is "different", I guess you've got it. It doesn't make sense to me but that's just me, your choice.
It's strictly a cosmetic thing. I mentioned that it protected the paint as a side benefit. It's a modification that, if done properly, not only does it not damage the finish of the car but even protects it.

Ironically, many people on here have some kind of clear bra like Ventureshield applied a large portion of their cars. Unlike a wrap, tHis is truly a "protect your paint only" type of modification in that it has no other aesthetic benefit. In fact, IMO it detracts from the finish to some degree no matter how good the quality of the install. Some may argue that their clear bra is not visible but from a few feet away, but the fact is that it still is not a cosmetic improvement (until you remove it, perhaps).

For the record, I applied a vinyl wrap stripe to my car, but would not do a clear bra. See here.
 
Old Nov 15, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CBADtt
The purpose of a vinyl car wrap has nothing to do with protecting the paint. It has everything to do with trying something new, a new look that is completely reversible. Duh.
I'm not the one that mentioned protection, Duh, Karl did. I also said your choice, so watch your comments.
 
Old Nov 15, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Aston502
I'm not the one that mentioned protection, Duh, Karl did. I also said your choice, so watch your comments.
Yes, and your seat cover comment was pretty snide as well.
 
Old Nov 15, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CBADtt
Yes, and your seat cover comment was pretty snide as well.
You have something against seat covers? Obviously you're promoting or selling something. You are free to have an opinion as well as me. It's a proper analogy.
 
Old Nov 15, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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You have something against seat covers? You are free to have an opinion as well as me. It's a proper analogy.
Nice try. I won't be baited.
 
Old Nov 15, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Now, now, children. Behave. Let's be civil here.
 
Old Nov 15, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Meh. Passive aggressive trickery. As if I needed yet another reminder to stay away from Louisiana.
 
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We tend to stop plastic Porsches and poorly mannered individuals at the border anyway.
 
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We tend to stop plastic Porsches and poorly mannered individuals at the border anyway.
Among other backward practices.
 
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Car looks excellent minus the wheels

Originally Posted by aacstyle
Guys, looking for some opinions on this.

Trying to decide if I should keep my Vantage wrapped or remove the wrap (its black underneath) I am getting lots of feedback but would value the opinion of other Aston owners rather than the people who are currently giving me advise.

Its a metallic matte gray and looks very aggressive but with so many cars doing the matte or "flat" look does it take away the Aston Martin appeal?

The car was wrapped before being displayed at the SEMA Show, don't get me wrong the job is top notch and most people think its paint; even close up. Here is a photo... looking forward to some feedback.

Where do one can get car wrap in Orlando area and how much does it cost.
Do you mean to say it changes even color of the car?
You can remove it without damaging the paint?
And are there led under side grill?
 
Old Nov 17, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Do you mean to say it changes even color of the car?
Wraps often completely change the car, usually in a mat or satin finish.

A random Google of the internet on Aston Martin Wrap turns up multiple examples.

This car was wrapped in lime green


This car in chrome vinyl


Flat black


Red


Etc.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Oh boy all of them really look very good.
I think I am going to buy DB9 in gold and use wrap.
 
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Oh boy all of them really look very good.
I think I am going to buy DB9 in gold and use wrap.
Here is an older thread discussing wrapping Astons, a video of how it's done, pictures of various cars, information on cost, and discussion on the impact (or not) to the factory paint

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-not-wrap.html
 
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About the bickering... The OP asked for opinions, and got them pro and con. Some like wraps and think they're fun, matte or not, other don't. Life certainly is too short, so if you like wraps, then wrap your car. If you don't, then don't. Simple
 
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