Anyone have a wrap on a car now?

[Ewwgas]

Title, who has wrap ownership experience?

 

[JeffVA]

I just had my new SUV ceramic coated but while I was deciding I was also considering Paint Protection Film (PPF). Both offer great protection and PPF is pretty much the same thing as a vinyl wrap but it's clear. If you have to keep your vehicle outside then vinyl will only last between 3-5 years and will fade over time. Unless you keep it sealed it is also prone to staining. This is very noticable in the front due to bug splatter. If you use a good sealant this is less of a problem. Sun damage unfortunately is much harder to stop.

I'm curious to find out more about this composite material as information becomes available. Will it accept paint like a regular car? If panels are removable it should be easier to paint. I would much rather spend money on a metallic candy apple blue paint job that will last the life of the vehicle rather than a wrap I know I'll have to replace probably sooner rather than later

 

[dcgray2]

I have a 2021 Bronco that I had wrapped with XPEL Stealth PPF in October of 2021.

I've had it offroad numerous times in the woods of Pennsylvania through tight trails and even rubbing on rock faces.

XPEL PPF is about 8 mils thick. Standard wraps are usually 3 mils thick so it's made to take abuse.

I've done nothing special in the last almost 4 years. I try to wash the mud and grime off it within a week of going offroad.

I have a couple of TINY bubbles in one crease. And I have a tear through about 2 inches long were I rode a rock wall.

If it gets "pinstriped" by branches you can just pour some very hot water on it and it'll heal up.

 

[cvollers]

I have a 2021 Bronco that I had wrapped with XPEL Stealth PPF in October of 2021.

I've had it offroad numerous times in the woods of Pennsylvania through tight trails and even rubbing on rock faces.

XPEL PPF is about 8 mils thick. Standard wraps are usually 3 mils thick so it's made to take abuse.

I've done nothing special in the last almost 4 years. I try to wash the mud and grime off it within a week of going offroad.

I have a couple of TINY bubbles in one crease. And I have a tear through about 2 inches long were I rode a rock wall.

If it gets "pinstriped" by branches you can just pour some very hot water on it and it'll heal up.

Xpel is great stuff for wheeling.

 

[JeffVA]

I'm kinda digging the idea now to be able to change the color of my truck every 3-5 years. It'll feel like getting a new shiny truck again.

 

[bartflossom]

I wonder if that "starting at 500 dollars" is for a full wrap kit, or a partial wrap kit.

 

[Shay]

I have had wraps on a couple of cars. Just as resilient as paint but easier to change or repair.

 

[cvollers]

I wonder if that "starting at 500 dollars" is for a full wrap kit, or a partial wrap kit.

I wonder who they are farming the wrap production out to.

 

[JeffVA]

I wonder who they are farming the wrap production out to.

If Slate is going to be as open source as they say they are then any "Wrap Shop" should be able to download the pattern and provide the wrap. I've seen some awesome wraps. I'm thinking candy apple blue metal flake

 

[cvollers]

If Slate is going to be as open source as they say they are then any "Wrap Shop" should be able to download the pattern and provide the wrap. I've seen some awesome wraps. I'm thinking candy apple blue metal flake

Great point. Opening up this part of the customization process seems like a really smart call.