1991 Grand Marquis Matte Black wrap

[87gtVIC]

I think it looks sick. Leave ALL of the polished trim polished. I think it will look great.

[Djtb78]

You could also scotch brite your trim for an industrial look! Leaves a brushed finish, would look

great with the matte black.

[gadget73]

Ah, ok, vinyl stick-on wrap. I've only ever seen that used for advertising type stuff, not in place of paint. Looked like you had sprayed parts of the car with satin black, which is why I was confused. I find myself constantly befuddled by words that mean something different than they used to, so I wasn't sure if I was having one of those old fart moments or what. "Sick" is one of those words. I associate that with barfing, but other people apparently believe it is the pinnacle of bad the fuck ass.

[HiFiMerc]

That looks awesome.


One question though. Won't that stuff trap any moisture that finds its way in? Like under the fender lips and such?

[Stealthlead]

Wow, I was not expecting so much positive reception, I was expecting a lot of negative comments. I really appreciate it though guys =]

That looks awesome.


One question though. Won't that stuff trap any moisture that finds its way in? Like under the fender lips and such?

Not for installers who know what they're doing.. and I know what I'm doing :p I have a really good picture of the fender I just did to help be a visual example.. I'll post it later today.

You have to properly prime, apply, and post-heat the material. If you over stretch it, the vinyl will just fail in a week. Just to give you guys an idea, I've wrapped at least 1,200 vehicles; 300-400 of those being commercial/fleet Chevy 1500/Ford vans, at least 100-150 high end vehicles like 40ish raptors/F150's, 10-20 different Ferrari variants, 4 Audi R8's, a few Porche's, I've done like 5 boats, an indie car, I even wrapped a coffin. I could go on and on lol, but this is why I am forming my own business doing wraps. Anyways, the other side is nearly finished. The back fenders will have to wait for some more primer, I'm out and they are going to be a beast to wrap >.<

[79lincolnlover]

I've wrapped at least 1,200 vehicles...

[Stealthlead]

bit of detail on tuck cuts



I'm really loving the way it looks without the chrome wheel well trim. To counteract the elements getting under the vinyl you just tuck it as far as you can and give it plenty of post heat.


Driver side trim wrapped, I like it



I'm going to need more primer for the 2x rear fenders and f/r bumpers... I might be able to do the rest of the roof tomorrow.

[sly]

good work is good work and this is good work.

[chitownvic]

I foresee a POTM


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[87gtVIC]

I dig it.

[Stealthlead]

good work is good work and this is good work.

Thanks sly =] I really appreciate the positive feedback. I wish I knew as much about engine work as I do about wraps LOL. Anyways, not to much to report today, did a lot of the small tabs to prepare for the remaining large pieces. Not a whole lot else I can do until I have the primer and swabs-







I have everything pre-cut and ready to go!

[purplebomb302]

You do outstanding work! I can't wait to see the finished product.

[sly]

I wish I knew as much about engine work as I do about electronics, but we can't all be good at everything.

[Brown_Muscle]

Very cool! How easy is that to take care of? I know matte black paint is usually terrible to keep looking good, but imagine vinyl wouldn't have that problem, how well does it hold up to UV radiation over the years?

[Stealthlead]

You do outstanding work! I can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks a lot Purplebomb!!

Very cool! How easy is that to take care of? I know matte black paint is usually terrible to keep looking good, but imagine vinyl wouldn't have that problem, how well does it hold up to UV radiation over the years?

Very easy to take care of, they sell matte cleaner specifically for vinyl. The only downside is matte black is notorious for collecting a lot of dirt & dust. As for UV radiation, its designed to protect you're base/factory paint from it, so it absorbs it pretty well without cracking. Of course, the life of the wrap depends solely on how much UV its exposed to and if its garaged. Wraps in AZ don't last two years outside, but this wrap should last at least 3 years. However when the time comes, I will be ready to get her professionally painted and I'll probably wrap over that paint job again haha.