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Old 04-01-2009 | 08:50 AM
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So, I was looking for a nose protector for my baby when it dawned on me. Why not just do a vinyl wrap on the car. This way I can change the color whenever I want. I won't have to worry about chips and dings. So, my question is.... What color? Here is a link to the color chart of a site that sells the material in bulk. http://www.edecals.com/misc/color.html

Please, any advise would be greatly appreciated...
 
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Old 04-01-2009 | 09:34 AM
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Hi Jeff,

I've seen applications where you apply a clear protective coating on your front bumper. Are you thinking of covering your entire car? If so, how difficult will it be to remove? Also, what is the finish like (matte, gloss, etc)? I would avoid the Got Rice? sign though

May want to review this for some ideas:

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...lear-7503.html

Mike
 
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Old 04-01-2009 | 07:56 PM
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LOL APRIL FOOL...

Could you imagine wrapping a whole car in vinyl!
 
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Old 04-01-2009 | 08:45 PM
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I should have known. By the way, most NASCAR racecars are decaled instead of being painted. They have a base paint and then have these gigantic decal sheets applied to them.

I could just see you putting on some tribal graphics

Mike
 
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Old 04-02-2009 | 06:58 AM
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Hey Jeff,

Maybe your idea wasn't too far off the wall after all. Although you made it an April's Fool joke, check out this site. They actually do car wraps. Supposedly you can remove them when desired.

Mike

http://www.skinzwraps.com/about-skinzwraps.html
 
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