Just got a few exterior items wrapped in 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap

[pnwdawg]

Hello all just wanted to share some pictures of a few items wrapped from Wu Wraps Automotive locally here in Seattle. More pictures to come I found these from his facebook page. (http://www.facebook.com/wuwraps)


Planning on starting another tread with before and after pictures of the VX I bought last month and the modification I made since taking over to make it my own.


Okay here the pictures.....

Front grill with the roof rack flaps:









HalfMoon:



Mirrors with black pin stripe finish on the edge:



Hood Insert:




I am very happy with the quality and finished product of the work done I'm getting a few more parts wrapped next weeks so check back again for pictures


David,

[VXR]

I like it! nice work

[vt_maverick]

Looks super sharp David! Have to see if a shop around here does that work - anybody know what the differences / advantages / disadvantages are of a vinyl wrap vs. the watercolor transfer method?

(P.S. Did that guy in Boston ever get back to you on the Borbets?)

[vt_maverick]

Btw, did they give you any sense of how resistant the wrap is to road rash (rock chips, scratches, etc.)? Wondering (a) how much would this cost to do the whole cladding, and (2) is it durable enough to considering doing on the lower half of the vehicle?

[Riff Raff]

(http://www.facebook.com/wuwraps)

VT--- Visit "WU WRAPS" on the FB link. It has all of his contact info with phone & E-Mail address (WuWraps@Gmail.com). Give 'em a direct shout with your questions about durability. They use "wraps" on NASCAR race cars for different sponsors, so that should tell you something.

Wraps can be applied without removing any body panels and it appears to be a much cheaper route than "dipping" and without the hassle (dipping requires a huge bathtub size water tank for removed body panels, and I'd really like to see someone dip the "roof" of a vehicle LOL). Plus you can get different colored CF wraps to match the same body color.

[circmand]

VT--- Visit "WU WRAPS" on the FB link. It has all of his contact info with phone & E-Mail address (WuWraps@Gmail.com). Give 'em a direct shout with your questions about durability. They use "wraps" on NASCAR race cars for different sponsors, so that should tell you something.

Wraps can be applied without removing any body panels and it appears to be a much cheaper route than "dipping" and without the hassle (dipping requires a huge bathtub size water tank for removed body panels, and I'd really like to see someone dip the "roof" of a vehicle LOL). Plus you can get different colored CF wraps to match the same body color.

durability but the use in Nascar isn't much to go on. Given the tapping and such that goes on most body panels are swaqpped out regularly. In addition most tracks are pretty debris free as they are swept more often than your average road. These do look very nice though

[vt_maverick]

Good reading material directly from 3M's product literature:

Graphic Performance Life
This product is covered by the 3M Basic Product Warranty, which warrants that if this product has any physical product or manufacturing defects that 3M’s sole liability under the terms of the Warranty is replacement or credit for the returned, unused material. There is no finished or applied graphic warranty nor warranted durability. However, thorough testing and use of this product throughout the world for many years indicates that it is highly durable when used in vertical installations as described in the applicable 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins.

Exposure Definition
Vertical Exposure
The face of the graphic is +- 10° from vertical

Expected Durability for Vertically Applied Film with Sun Symbol
U.S. - 4 years
U.S. Desert Southwest - 3 years

Exceptions and Limitations

• Horizontal indoor wall decoration with no direct UV light exposure is a satisfactory application but no expected durability has been determined.
• Horizontal indoor counters and ledges that are exposed to abrasion results in premature wear or damage. Applying 3M DI-NOC Protection Film DPF 100 provides reasonable resistance to abrasion and soil, but also changes the gloss and may change the appearance of the DI-NOC film over which it is applied.
• Horizontal outdoor decoration is not recommended. Exposure to maximum sunlight and environmental conditions can cause color change, loss of gloss, chalking and premature failure.

http://solutions.3mindia.co.in/3MCon...bute=ImageFile

Cool website: http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/faq/

So it seems like durability will be a question on the horizontal hood insert. Too bad because those pieces look AMAZING.

[ron]

durability but the use in Nascar isn't much to go on. Given the tapping and such that goes on most body panels are swaqpped out regularly. In addition most tracks are pretty debris free as they are swept more often than your average road. These do look very nice though

I think, whether wrapped of dipped, you'll have some form of durabilty issue one way or another. However, applying several coats of clear coat to either application, will probably help increase its longevity to a point. However, not sure whether there'll be any reactions with clear coat and a dipped part.

[ron]

Good reading material directly from 3M's product literature:

http://solutions.3mindia.co.in/3MCon...bute=ImageFile

Cool website: http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/faq/

So it seems like durability will be a question on the horizontal hood insert. Too bad because those pieces look AMAZING.

Wondering if applying a clearcoat with UV inhibitor will stop or slow down any issues?

[pnwdawg]

Vt,

(Off topic) But getting back to your earlier question the seller of the Borbet never got back to me untill I sent a email through ebay asking again if he would consider shipping the Borbet through greyhound or another shipping company. He want now $400 (If no one bids) plus shipping here his email response below.

Seller:
"If it Is not going to be a hastle I will ship I have a couple of interested buyers on the local craigslist but if it does not sell by end of auction I'm sure we can work out something. I just called greyhound the only problem is the nearest shipping center to me is 1hr drive away they gave me a quote on the phone of $334.88 including fuel surcharge of 8.50%. Another shipping company is Shipnex.com quotes $187.77 from my zip 02780 to yours 98055 have to ship in 2 packages because weight is 260 total and that's over maximum weight limit."

So $400 plus another $187.00 : $588 total shipped to Washington

[vt_maverick]

Is that for the rims WITH the tires? If you don't want them, see if he will take them off for you. The loss of weight and size will dramatically decrease the price - I shipped a set of Borbets from Virginia to Chicago earlier in the year for about $150 I think, and surely GH would be less. True it will cost him to have the tires removed, but then he can sell them separately and make more money.

If $400 is for the rims and tires, I'd offer him $300 for just the rims.

[vt_maverick]

Wondering if applying a clearcoat with UV inhibitor will stop or slow down any issues?

Maybe that's what the 3M DI-NOC Protection Film DPF 100 product is? I'll have to find the data sheet on it...

[BOARZHEAD]

You have to clear coat a hydrographics print. Its just a thin layer of paint that is applied to piece so if no clearcoat then you can scratch it off, not to easy though

[pnwdawg]

VT,

I'm looking to get them together wheels and tires mounted saving me the trouble of buying new tires also playing extra $$ for mount & balance. I'm currently rolling my stock 16" w/ 285/75R16 Nitto Grappler AT at the moment. That's correct $400 with wheels and tires I'll let you know If I end up getting them

[vt_maverick]

Good luck! Too bad the guy won't honor his original price, but $400 for good rims + 75% tires ain't terrible by any stretch.