RockTrooper
Mall Crawler
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My Jeep:: 2012 Wrangler Sport Unlimited
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Post by RockTrooper on Aug 21, 2017 16:15:13 GMT -8
I have been thinking about changing the color of my Jeep. The research I have done, it seems I have a few options, so I wanted to get some feedback from the Jeep community and see if anyone has some background information.
1) New Paint Job 2) New Paint Job with Kevlar paint 3) Get the Jeep wrapped
Has anyone had experience with the Kevlar paint? I'm digging the function and the durability, however I have heard issue with it shipping off easy.
How about getting it "wrapped"? I know this is not a permanent solution and I'll have the ability to add designs and really create a custom look.
looking for any and all feedback. Thanks in advance!
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Post by arctrooper on Aug 21, 2017 17:06:00 GMT -8
Wrap it. Ive seen some really cool wraps Rebel OffRoad up in Laguna hills has some great wrapped jeeps and they hold up well.
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Post by jeeponthecheap on Aug 21, 2017 17:23:17 GMT -8
Wrap. You can do cool stuff like digital camo or custom designs. It's also cheaper to repair. Let's say you scratch a panel. You can re-wrap the one panel. With paint there will be additional blending the will be required for a seamless repair. I've been in collision repair for 20 years. Paint is great for show cars. Wrap is the way to go. Plus, it's cheaper. A good refinish can be close to $10K. We have a saying in the body shop business. Good work isn't cheap, cheap work isn't good.
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steveg
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Post by steveg on Aug 21, 2017 17:32:50 GMT -8
How much does a wrap cost normally?
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Post by banditdarvel on Aug 21, 2017 18:43:40 GMT -8
Wrap it with a club theme
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RockTrooper
Mall Crawler
Always in motion is the future....
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My Jeep:: 2012 Wrangler Sport Unlimited
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Post by RockTrooper on Aug 21, 2017 19:11:59 GMT -8
Wrap it with a club theme Yes, "wrapping" the rig will allow a lot of customizations to be done!
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RockTrooper
Mall Crawler
Always in motion is the future....
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My Jeep:: 2012 Wrangler Sport Unlimited
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Post by RockTrooper on Aug 21, 2017 19:13:14 GMT -8
How much does a wrap cost normally? Good question. My guess is that it would range based on what I actually want to do and how detailed I would get with the customizations. There are a few places I am going to reach out to and get estimates.
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RockTrooper
Mall Crawler
Always in motion is the future....
Posts: 76
My Jeep:: 2012 Wrangler Sport Unlimited
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Post by RockTrooper on Aug 21, 2017 19:15:06 GMT -8
Wrap. You can do cool stuff like digital camo or custom designs. It's also cheaper to repair. Let's say you scratch a panel. You can re-wrap the one panel. With paint there will be additional blending the will be required for a seamless repair. I've been in collision repair for 20 years. Paint is great for show cars. Wrap is the way to go. Plus, it's cheaper. A good refinish can be close to $10K. We have a saying in the body shop business. Good work isn't cheap, cheap work isn't good. Great info, someone in the business who knows. Thanks! Do you know if any reputable companies I could reach out to and get quotes?
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RockTrooper
Mall Crawler
Always in motion is the future....
Posts: 76
My Jeep:: 2012 Wrangler Sport Unlimited
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Post by RockTrooper on Aug 21, 2017 19:18:54 GMT -8
Wrap it. Ive seen some really cool wraps Rebel OffRoad up in Laguna hills has some great wrapped jeeps and they hold up well. Yep, I have seen the same, which is how the option to "wrap" the rig got added. I need to do some research of what the lifespan on a wrap is, if heat has anything to do with it and anything else I just don't know about yet. This is gonna be fun! Lol
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Post by jchappy on Aug 21, 2017 19:58:20 GMT -8
Wrap it for a cool custom look
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Man Solo
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My Jeep:: 2013 AEV Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
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Post by Man Solo on Aug 22, 2017 12:17:07 GMT -8
Wrap it up! I'll take it...
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Post by alberrios on Aug 24, 2017 9:44:06 GMT -8
I'll have to say "Wrap it!". So many color options, cool designs, material quality and at a fraction of the cost compared to a paint job ('cause men, body work and a paint job is SUPER expensive here in Cali).
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