Ok, Ive sen alote of trucks and a few cars sporting fancy full body vinyl kits instead of paint. Lets here the pros and cons and hit us with some links, I'm leaning this way right now for my 87 and want info for myself and anyone else who is or may be interested . . .

 

The only thing I see wrong with it is if you ever take it off (for some reason), the paint that was not covered could be faded. I've seen that with cars that have those bras on the front.

 

I have thought about this as well. I have looked into it and now know it is not something i could do by myself. It is very technical and takes a team of people to apply. Not saying me and some friends could not get it done, But you cant apply it via the wet method. It has to be stretched and stick so it will conform to the surface. If you over stretch it, it will look bad.
Of course this is only what i have seen/read.
It would probably be something i would have to have done for me.

But i would love a full wrap with killer skull and fire and smoke graphics

Where is our resident vinyl guru???? He would know more

 

I'm here, I'm here, lol.

All of the above is true. It's not real easy to install persay, but with the new vinyls with comply, you can do it with no bubbles. If you over heat it or over stretch it though, it's done.

However it's cool to be able to make up the artwork in the computer with no mistakes and then just print it out and stick it on, the bad thing though, is the colors and shine are not even close to real paint.

Another thing is, you can wrap the entire ride and have it for a while, then get board and change it without all the sanding and taping and a paint booth, etc...

The cost is somewhat cheaper, but you do give up the killer look of real paint.

Also after about 3 years it really starts to look crappy, where as paint will last for 20 years or more, lol.

We're doing one soon that is half flat black and half shiny graffity looking, it should be really cool, but he's only doing it that way, because he can't deside what he wants for paint yet and he works for a graphics shop so it basicly free, lol. For a regular customer, it would be about $4k or so to wrap the entire thing.

I'm a vinyl guy and it defintly has it's place, but nothing beats real killer paint.

Ask away if I didn't cover anything?

 

im commenting this as an outside viewer... since my buddy is in a car club, i get to see the best of both worlds... ive seen some graphics fade becuz they were exposed to the sun too much. of course the same can happen with paint but its nowhere near as dramatic. most of those vinyls that ive seen, u couldnt really tell they were vinyls but of course we're talking about the best ones out there. but still, the airbrush and paintjobs always have that smooth edge and glossy look. but are a lot more permanent. id personally go with airbrush