AKLGT Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 good luck on this project! that's gonna quite a lot of work. LOL. I have found vinyl to be much easier to install than the 3M clear bra. man! too thick and with it clear, hard to to hide the fingerprints. LOL Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Subscribed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Wow thanks for a overwhelmingly positive support..was not expecting as much compared to "wow you're stupid" Durability: This is a 7 year vinyl. from what I've heard vinyls, especially under crappy conditions and sun as well won't last that long, but I truthfully only think I'm going to have my LGT for 2 years before I sell it, so it will have no problem lasting. If people are buying vinyl, ESPECIALLY here on the forums, make sure the vinyl is cast, not calendered. Calendered vinyl will shrink and always want to go back to its original "flat" form. I also went with this more expensive vinyl over some of the cheaper Avery alternatives because I know that it will preserve the paint and not harm it when I want to take it off in two years. Seams and door jams,etc: the rolls are 48 inches wide, so seaming will be minimal. The only place I'll need seams are on the roof panel/ because it extends to the rear 3/4 panel. I'm not sure where I'll put a seam, one on either side. I'm thinking about doing it on the top of the roof where there is a small "ridge" a few inches above the windows. Other than that, I am going to take off each body panel to do the best wrap I can, and so seams won't be visible. I'm not completely sure If I will do all of the door jams with the inner frame... that will be one of the last things I look into. Hopefully I'll start this weekend, and it will be with the trunk and hood first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 In for results! Keeping my fingers crossed that this'll look for ya, bro! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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laz Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Very nice. Have you tested this vinyl in the wild? Have you considered laminating the vinyl before wrapping? I know that matte black tends to show any little smudge or oil stain or anything pretty badly and it does not come off easy. This is where something like a matte laminate will help protect and make it easier to clean it up. I also think that the 5-7 year outdoor lifespan is with it being laminated. The matte black is a pigmented vinyl, and very thin. I think this is what they recommend for that vinyl: -1340 3M Scotchcal Matte PSA Laminate GL with the project, and take your time. I know a few vinyl wrappers, and they say the matte black is always a challenge for them. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshire40 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 good luck dude! Mod list & photos _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Do it! Do it! Do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Matte is much different from a regular vinyl. Luckily I started with vinyl on really hard stuff so I'm used to it. One of the issues with matte vinyl is that if you stretch it even the smallest amount it starts to look glossy. I'm only looking to get 2 years out of this, and am not going to laminate it. Picking up the rest of the vinyl tomorrow..woo Very nice. Have you tested this vinyl in the wild? Have you considered laminating the vinyl before wrapping? I know that matte black tends to show any little smudge or oil stain or anything pretty badly and it does not come off easy. This is where something like a matte laminate will help protect and make it easier to clean it up. I also think that the 5-7 year outdoor lifespan is with it being laminated. The matte black is a pigmented vinyl, and very thin. I think this is what they recommend for that vinyl: -1340 3M Scotchcal Matte PSA Laminate GL with the project, and take your time. I know a few vinyl wrappers, and they say the matte black is always a challenge for them. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze165 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 nice. im in for pics! i was planning on doing this spring time next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 has anyone on here done a full wrap on their LGT? I had searched but didn't find anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Cool. Post pics of every step. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue GT Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 in for pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiphoppopotamus Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Subscribed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 so... the vinyl came in wrong.... and getting the right stuff is going to take 3 weeks because its backordered... sigh =[ fail. Talk to ya in 3 weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanth Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXBYKR Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 How much would this cost to be professionally installed with parts and labor? I've looked everywhere, and no luck finding any quotes. Subscribed and can't wait to see the results, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 ^ From what I've read about on various Forums, price varies *drastically* by area...... <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vbelisle Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 In for the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilliant sleeper Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Definately will look bad-ass! I am excited to see the final result's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinger Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 when can we get some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 How much would this cost to be professionally installed with parts and labor? I've looked everywhere, and no luck finding any quotes. Subscribed and can't wait to see the results, good luck Installation would be at least $1K. Not to mention how this vinyl from most places would be a few hundred more expensive too I believe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 when can we get some pics? When the vinyl comes in... 3 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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