"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
02/16/2018 at 15:38 • Filed to: ruqus
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"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
02/16/2018 at 15:38 • Filed to: ruqus | 3
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6 months ago I put a number of samples on my trunk to test and pick a colour for vinyl wrapping the whole car. So, how did that turn out?
Brands are 3m (left three), and Vivvid Vinyl (remainder).
After 6 months three of them had slid down about 1mm, leaving behind a goo. Likely not an issue if you are wrapping an entire panel.
The faux carbon fibre vinyl (4th from the left) was heavier than all the others, to allow for a 3d texture, and thus had thicker adhesive. It came off well, but needs more effort to clean off.
The red chrome (2nd from right), and the white pearl 5th from right, and blue brushed steel (far right) all flaked and tore as I took them off. I think the vinyl was essentially 2 layers to give the various effects, and thus was weaker and separated weirdly. The red chrome was easily the worst, and will require some hassle to clean off completely.
Based on my tests, would I wrap a car? yes, yes I would. But I’d go for some of the more generic styles that removed easier. And I would again do a several month test before picking.
additional note: the oppo vinyl on the window came off easily. the loveland ski sticker crumbled, but as it was on glass could be razored. The eclipse glasses were complete fail. And I will not be removing the subtle oppo logo on the hood, enjoy that new owner.
So... now they are off, and tonight they will be cleaned, you should totes buy my car
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gawdzillla
> MonkeePuzzle
02/16/2018 at 16:00 |
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is 3m the better brand overall ?
or is it Vivvid Vinyl
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MonkeePuzzle
> gawdzillla
02/16/2018 at 16:06 |
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in application, durability, finish, look, removal; I’d say they are pretty similar.
The differences seemed to be more about the type of finish, and how that is made using vinyl, rather than the vinyl by each company.
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gawdzillla
> MonkeePuzzle
02/16/2018 at 16:08 |
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cool thanks
i’ll just buy some whatever is cheaper on amazon then lol
f86sabre
> MonkeePuzzle
02/16/2018 at 16:10 |
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Did you get a price per square foot or how is that figured? We’ve been talking about wrapping our 90 Mini.
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MonkeePuzzle
> gawdzillla
02/16/2018 at 16:11 |
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Vivvid was certainly cheaper, I think they are somewhat new to the game, as thye keep increasing their offerings.
3m seem to have deals every now and then.
AND, after paying for samples (about $2.50 per colour) I continued to receive monthly emails from both companies offering discounts.
so do some samples, and maybe a discount will float your way
CalzoneGolem
> gawdzillla
02/16/2018 at 16:11 |
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... and on that terrible disappointment ...
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MonkeePuzzle
> f86sabre
02/16/2018 at 16:12 |
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theres a number of packages. the samples were most pricey per foot at $2.50 for a few inches. But packages to wrap a whole car appear to start around $300 and range up to $700. depending on brand, colour, etc etc.
Paying someone to do it appears to be about $2k and up.
benjrblant
> MonkeePuzzle
02/16/2018 at 16:26 |
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Goodbye, MonkeeMobile.
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gawdzillla
> MonkeePuzzle
02/16/2018 at 16:41 |
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price is similar to a paint job i guess.
2-400 for material if DIY,
2k+ if you pay someone else to do it
Monkey B
> MonkeePuzzle
02/16/2018 at 17:14 |
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Xenit from Stoner products makes quick work of adhesive residues and the like. Worth having a can of it around. It doesn’t evaporate quickly like solvents can so it’s good for stubborn stuff. Prep solvents, acetone, laquer thinner, goof off etc. are all safe to use as well.
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Monkey B
> gawdzillla
02/16/2018 at 17:21 |
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haven’t priced paint materials in a while have you? I’ve seen quarts of base color cost upwards of $200. Buying everything needed for one car can easily run $1k...
As with paint, wrapping is much harder than it sounds and requires practice to achieve optimum results. The upside for the DIYer is it won’t ruin the car if the results are disappointing.
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Monkey B
> gawdzillla
02/17/2018 at 08:49 |
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my experience with 3M products is they are more durable over the long term. My experience isn’t with wraps however, but decals, clear protection vinyl and pinstripes. So if I were choosing something I wanted to last I’d stick with 3M.