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Lots of ppl out there do it as a business.
You'll want to bid it out if your in a bigger area and have some questions for them:
Type of material printed on (Company brand matters)
Ink they use (2-3 years for many eco-solvent inks)
Type of lamination they put on top of it
What their guarantee and warranty really covers
Ask for pictures of what they've done
Ask about the process and how long it will take
Ask to look at equipment if you feel spunky
A good wrap should last 4-5 years (and look sharp if you wash/take care of it) and maybe squeak out a 6th year before you'll want to wrap it again.
You'll want to bid it out if your in a bigger area and have some questions for them:
Type of material printed on (Company brand matters)
Ink they use (2-3 years for many eco-solvent inks)
Type of lamination they put on top of it
What their guarantee and warranty really covers
Ask for pictures of what they've done
Ask about the process and how long it will take
Ask to look at equipment if you feel spunky
A good wrap should last 4-5 years (and look sharp if you wash/take care of it) and maybe squeak out a 6th year before you'll want to wrap it again.
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My daily driver is wrapped. I bought it used from a guy who owned a print shop. The graphics are what sealed the deal. I asked around as a thought experiment regarding cost to replace a full wrap. The consensus was $3500 to wrap an entire Excursion. From my research the vinyl is supposed to last between 5-7 years depending on conditions.
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Here is some details. I am interested in solid color wrapping. Not for advertisement. Specifically flat or matte black.
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Should be able too.
I've been outa sign shop business for many years (2004ish) so it looks like you should get 7 years now also which is nice.
Did a little more searching and you could do a solid color... just find a trust worthy shop, ask them for a price and they should print you a sample to see what it looks like out in the sun.
Gluck either way that you choose.
I've been outa sign shop business for many years (2004ish) so it looks like you should get 7 years now also which is nice.
Did a little more searching and you could do a solid color... just find a trust worthy shop, ask them for a price and they should print you a sample to see what it looks like out in the sun.
Gluck either way that you choose.
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I ran across this one while browsing X's on Craigslist:
FORD EXCURSION LIMITED 4x4
Doesn't look too bad wrapped....
FORD EXCURSION LIMITED 4x4
Doesn't look too bad wrapped....
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Somewhat understand a business ue for wrapping, but not sure I follow why do something for $3500 that last 5 years versus a $1000 paint job that last basically for the life of the vehicle ?
Educate me on the pros and cons
Educate me on the pros and cons
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In the S.FL sun it isn't going to last 7 years. Plus sometimes when they cut the vinyl they use an exacto knife and it hits the clearcoat. If you want flat black forget about the laminating over the vinyl. It usually is glossy. shine sells.
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