? about funny car body wraps (1 Viewer)

[Crazy]

I Have a few question about the saran(body) wraps on funny cars, etc.
1. How much do they cost?
2. Are the bodies just primer under the wrap?
3. What holds it on the body?
4. Were does one get them?
5. How do they get it off?

 

[FC Girl]

I Have a few question about the saran(body) wraps on funny cars, etc.
1. How much do they cost?
2. Are the bodies just primer under the wrap?
3. What holds it on the body?
4. How do they take it off?
5. What's the cost?
6. Were does one get them?

1. Depends on where you go, could be anywhere from 2500 (killer deal) to 6K. (not sure of a dragster cost)

2. Doesn't matter, my wrap is over the existing paint, we just had to Really clean the body of any residue

3. The one on my car is a special kodak paper that is adhesive on one side, they heat it as they stretch it on and after 24 hours the glue does all the bonding. Mind you, it's bonded as soon as they are done, but it sets up after 24 hours.

4. They heat it a little and it just pulls off. Mine will be completely off in about 45 minutes.

5. Cost for what?

6. Google Vinyl Wraps for your location, you'll find plenty of companies that are doing it. check their references too just to make sure, and like anything, shop around. Mine was done by 360 Wraps of Dallas Texas, they are amazing designers and installers.

 

[Just Paul]

I Have a few question about the saran(body) wraps on funny cars, etc.
1. How much do they cost?
2. Are the bodies just primer under the wrap?
3. What holds it on the body?
4. How do they take it off?
5. What's the cost?
6. Were does one get them?

2. No. Example- Matt Hagens FRAM wrap was put right over a Ron Capps Napa body. You could see AUTO PARTS lettering rasied up over the rear wheels throuth the wrap.

 

[jackass]

if you have a good smooth glossy finish.. it makes for easier removal as well....or so i am told....

Like Nancy said shop around lots of people doing them..but look for samples of their work... i've seen some that just should not have ever seen the light of day.... and some that are almost realistic ... 9 times out of 10 you pay for what you get... but there is that one good shop that had great work and a deal.. just have ot look for them....

 

[Crazy]

A couple of more questions.
How well would a wrap fare on a hot rod that gets less than a 1000 mile on it during the spring/summer months? What kind of time do you think it would stay on?

Just trying to come up with an alternative to a $15,000 to $20,000 paint job.
Thanks all, for your replies

 

[clwill]

A couple of more questions.
How well would a wrap fare on a hot rod that gets less than a 1000 mile on it during the spring/summer months? What kind of time do you think it would stay on?

Just trying to come up with an alternative to a $15,000 to $20,000 paint job.
Thanks all, for your replies

Coming off isn't the issue, fading is the big issue. Many have a 3-5 year warranty, but sun/weather are the big enemy. If garaged, you could be looking at a decade.

Remember, 2/3rds of the trucks you see wandering the streets are done with vinyl wraps. This is old technology, no need to be afraid of it.

 

[FC Girl]

There is a difference in the quality of printed material and the print process. One Fades, the other with stands all temperature extremes and those companies that offer that kind of process do put a guarantee.
My wrap is guaranteed for as long as it is on the car.

the company showed me many of their wrapped vehicles from 3 to 4 years ago, and they were still very vibrant and colorful. However, a friend of mines mini van wrap Faded within the first 6 months from a different company also local here in Dallas.

So, just make sure you check it out throughly before committing.

 

[jackass]

To address the fade issues.. there use to ba a company called "Frog Juice" ....don't laugh...... that use to make a UV protection pray for printed decals to prevent fade..... sure there are a couple others... not a heavy coating just a lite spray is al that needed..... will more than double the life of a wrap....if not more....


Billy

 

[clwill]

To address the fade issues.. there use to ba a company called "Frog Juice" ....don't laugh...... that use to make a UV protection pray for printed decals to prevent fade..... sure there are a couple others... not a heavy coating just a lite spray is al that needed..... will more than double the life of a wrap....if not more....

Yep, and many/most will also either have a UV over-wrap as part of it, or can be added on, if long life is a real issue.

 

[Crazy]

I've asked alot of question, but this fascinates me. Next. How do they measure your rig? And are they one piece or several? Not looking for anything with graphics. Just one solid color.
Thanks again for all the great replies.

 

[clwill]

I've asked alot of question, but this fascinates me. Next. How do they measure your rig? And are they one piece or several? Not looking for anything with graphics. Just one solid color.
Thanks again for all the great replies.

They typically just measure it with a tape measure. The more sophisticated companies have programs with hundreds of stock cars loaded in and can show a preview in a 3-D model.

They're many pieces, they can't make all the bends without it. If you're looking to do one color, paint is the clear winner. Faster, easier, shinier, better durability, etc. The only reason to wrap is if there are graphics.

 

[RAPID]

Just trying to come up with an alternative to a $15,000 to $20,000 paint job.
Thanks all, for your replies

Tony, with me being a custom painter,,,I have to say,,,,,THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE!!! LMAO

Carry on troops,

Rapid

 

[Outlaw Eric]

Airbrushed details over a quality paint-job is where it's at...

Outlaw Eric

 

[FC Girl]

Why Hello Mr. Rapid!! Been a while eh?

 

[RAPID]

Hi Nancy,

How are things going with the car? Drop me a PM to keep from running off with this thread.

Rapid

 

[mick]

To address the fade issues.. there use to ba a company called "Frog Juice" ....don't laugh...... that use to make a UV protection pray for printed decals to prevent fade..... sure there are a couple others... not a heavy coating just a lite spray is al that needed..... will more than double the life of a wrap....if not more....


Billy

frog juice is good stuff - there are at least 3 or 4 other similar UV protectants
on the market - can be purchased in liquid form (for spraying or even rolling) or in aerosol cans (for smaller projects)

there are very thin mil clear overlaminates that are also used for
UV/abrasion protection in lieu of the liquid clears and are usually applied to
printed graphic film prior to final installation

 

[RacerRose]

The wraps IMO are the way to go now as far as wanting a custom look. Don't get me wrong, I still love the look of a painter's artisitic ability. A wrap will never replace what Bob Gerdes, or what any great painter could do. But for the cost, a wrap is far more affordable than paint.

A guy does our wraps used to be a hand letterer/painter. Got into decals, and now it's wraps. DH Signs in Hagerstown, MD.

 

[Terry]

Just thought I'd toss this in--if you happen to live in the northeast, (especially in the Pennsylvania area) a shop called ReAction Graffix in New Buffalo, PA does superior work. The business is owned by Max Naylor (yep, that Max Naylor) and if you have seen Max's cars before, they are great examples of the business's work. He has some highly talented designers and vinyl specialists working for him, and a ReAction Graffix job will be perfect or it doesn't leave the shop.

And Hi to Rapid! Long time no hear! How's the summer going?

 

[Diamond Dave]

Try Kevin Klink at Freelance Imagery...He can take even my artwork and wrap it amazingly

Dave Marek