Wrap or no wrap?

[AKrietzer]

Need to get a wrap with the rust above rear wheels like most pickups get eventually. Funny for a plastic body. Not all old ones rust though. Here is my 1996 F150 with 180,000+ miles.

 

[SparkYellow]

I would like to wrap the roof, hood and upper panels like the analog and grit style, but without the fancy black patterns. Can anyone tell which color reflects the most sun? My previous search indicates glossy white or metallic silver. It's hard to tell from the color options which one is the most white. 😂 I would like the roof white to keep the inside cooler, the rest is for a streamlined look.

 

[AeroWolf]

You want highest technology pigmentation white your budget allows.. Probably a high gloss or satin white.

Though you may find tinting your windows with IR reflective coatings and window shades more effective at keeping the interior cooler.

 

[SparkYellow]

You want highest technology pigmentation white your budget allows.. Probably a high gloss or satin white.

Though you may find tinting your windows with IR reflective coatings and window shades more effective at keeping the interior cooler.

Thanks! I need all the help there is, mainly for my dogs and desert camping.

I am getting some vinyl rolls on Amazon to practice. There are some blemishes on the hood of my daily driver that I can cover with a strip down the middle. If it's something that I can handle, I won't need wrap from factory. 🙂

 

[Tom Sawyer]

I would like to wrap the roof, hood and upper panels like the analog and grit style, but without the fancy black patterns. Can anyone tell which color reflects the most sun? My previous search indicates glossy white or metallic silver. It's hard to tell from the color options which one is the most white. 😂 I would like the roof white to keep the inside cooler, the rest is for a streamlined look.

Have you consulted with your local wrap shop? They might have some insight into what would achieve your goals.

 

[NH425]

No wrap for me ..... at least not right away. That Cherrybomb starter kit has caught my eye tho. It'll depend on the truck itself. I do have such a soft spot for base vehicles it takes a while before the first mod arrives.

 

[sodamo]

I do have a couple of partial wrap builds in the maker, but will start out with Blank Slate. First reason is a matter of logistics. Wherever I get delivery, my 1st priority is getting my Slate to port in San Diego. Hopping that can be arranged as part of purchase so I can avoid having to do in person.
all future accessories will be shipped for DIY.

 

[Adam W]

Unless there's an incentive to order the wrap with the truck, I'll probably skip the wrap at first and just go blank-slate. But it'll most likely be an early DIY project a few months later.

 

[pdxmotorhead]

I wonder if bedliner would adhere to the plastic, Guy could use one of the newerr thin glossy versions and it would just have some texture.. Plenty of jeeps have done it, And its easy to touch up..

 

[pdxmotorhead]

I would like to wrap the roof, hood and upper panels like the analog and grit style, but without the fancy black patterns. Can anyone tell which color reflects the most sun? My previous search indicates glossy white or metallic silver. It's hard to tell from the color options which one is the most white. 😂 I would like the roof white to keep the inside cooler, the rest is for a streamlined look.

I've always found light blue stays the coolest of the cars I've owned, Maybe a old school sky blue upper and white sides with more blue on the rocker panels, like the Ford F series back in the 70's.. Light green was the worst on 1 car..

 

[GrizzlysGhost]

I wonder if bedliner would adhere to the plastic, Guy could use one of the newerr thin glossy versions and it would just have some texture.. Plenty of jeeps have done it, And its easy to touch up..

I've seen a Hummer done up like that using standard matte bedliner spray; looked great!

 

[jhevil]

I'm going with the unfinished grey for now. I appreciate what Slate says in that the carbon footprint of molded plastic panels that last for many years would be is less than formed steel and then having to paint all that metal (long time Saturn ownership confirms this for me.) But for those who are going to apply wraps and then discard or change them with fleeting regularity, the amount of disposable - and basically unrecyclable - plastic being generated is an annoying downside. I can see where people want to be creative in customizing the color, or applying branded marketing on a business or municipal vehicle. I just hope there isn't going to be too many people who get these trucks and re-wrap them every month or so.

Signed: the guy who always brings the reusable cloth bags to the grocery store.

There is is still significantly less waste and environmental impact compared to a full paint / re-paint scenario.

But I have to admit: I am with you that I don't like that there will be even more plastic waste as a result of multiple wraps.

 

[Trace26]

Video of someone wrapping a slate!

 

[Slatester89]

Bugs and rocks already beat paint to death every year. That's why crazy-expensive paint protection film is so popular with those of us that have a touch of insanity.

Paint is so much more durable than wrap-vinyl. Plus, a little touch-up paint makes paint chip damage disappear at the 5 ft range. That aint gonna be true for wraps.

I would not do a wrap, especially leading edges, without wrapping the wrap with PPF. $$$$.

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[Tom Sawyer]

Bugs and rocks already beat paint to death every year. That's why crazy-expensive paint protection film is so popular with those of us that have a touch of insanity.

Paint is so much more durable than wrap-vinyl. Plus, a little touch-up paint makes paint chip damage disappear at the 5 ft range. That aint gonna be true for wraps.

I would not do a wrap, especially leading edges, without wrapping the wrap with PPF. $$$$.

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And I would not do a wrap especialy without wrapping the PPF wrap with a wrap.