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Breeze454 · 10-14-2009, 09:05 AM

Too lazy to paint it,it's my daily driver so I can't take it off the road for long, and I run a sign shop so...

JohnC · 10-14-2009, 09:08 AM

That's awesome!

You need to post a pic of that in the crew cabs thread too.

What is the cost to do one of those wraps? I've seen several vehicles with them, and always wondered what they cost.

CLASSIC87' · 10-14-2009, 12:52 PM

Looks cool!!

boatpuller · 10-14-2009, 12:54 PM

yea cool.how you take care of it?you know washing,waxing.

ironroad9c1 · 10-14-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

That's awesome!

You need to post a pic of that in the crew cabs thread too.

What is the cost to do one of those wraps? I've seen several vehicles with them, and always wondered what they cost.

After prep and install, its almost as much as a paint job depending on what you get.

ghettoluxury · 10-14-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ironroad9c1

After prep and install, its almost as much as a paint job depending on what you get.

Ya but when you own the company it makes things alot cheeper.

By the way I loved the way your truck used to look, but that is frickin awsome!

*JCampbell* · 10-14-2009, 04:00 PM

I read the title and thought it was going to be kinda ghey, but it actually looks pretty cool.

I dig it.

Breeze454 · 10-14-2009, 04:18 PM

Yea, with art time included it would be up around the $2500 mark, you could easily spend that on a basic paint job, but a paint job that looks like a WWII bomber? That would be way more, all I've got is material cost in it, and my own time in designing it, so it worked out better for me.

It's a lot of fun designing wraps, logos, etc. Most customers give us creative freedom when it comes to wraps, and they're happy with the craziness that insues, lol!

You take care of it as you would paint, and you can wax it if you wanted, just not with a compound wax, and NO automatic car washes.

Thanks for the complements, it gets alot of looks, wasn't sure about it at first but I'll run it like this for a while.

JohnC · 10-14-2009, 04:43 PM

Yeah I would too man that's cool. You won't come across another one that looks like it that's for sure.

britnjc · 10-14-2009, 05:47 PM

those mirrors are 88- style. how did you mount them?

Tony_SS · 10-14-2009, 06:41 PM

Man that just looks great! Can you lay that wrap w/o any overlaps or bubbles?

The guy here says you'll get a lot of them, but I think he doesnt want to do it!

Breeze454 · 10-14-2009, 08:43 PM

britnjc-Made brackets for the mirrors similar to the stock ones, drilled the holes and just bolted them on, not too difficult.

Tony_SS- The vehicle wrap vinyl has air channels in the adhesive so bubbles aren't a problem, the seams are pretty much unavoidable, given the expanse and curves of the vehicle you're working on. The roof and hood on my truck are two pieces and the seam on the sides are halfway up the windows, not that noticeable if the artwork lines up right. Mine didn't, as you can see at the top of the doors where it meets the roof.

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-15-2009, 01:02 AM

Looks real nice but where'd you find that front bumper?

BLOWN73 · 10-15-2009, 02:29 AM

i like

JohnC · 10-15-2009, 08:01 AM

How long does it take to put it on?

Adams74Chevy · 10-15-2009, 11:43 AM

Wowza, how much design time was involved? I wonder would wraps hide my rust (j/k)?

fun in dirt · 10-15-2009, 11:55 AM

That looks tuff!
You did great on the design; I'd choose that any day over a paint job, especially being able to do it yourself.

Breeze454 · 10-15-2009, 07:01 PM

Burban- I made the front bumper (can't see paying $1500 for a stupid bumper)

JohnC-took about a week, working a couple hours here and there when I could, can be done in a day.

Adams-I've got about 6 hours in design time altogether.

Fun In The Dirt- Thanks bro!

*BGRAFX* · 10-15-2009, 07:16 PM

Breeze- Nice job on the wrap man. Have you ever used the flat laminate over black to make it appear to be flat black paint? Was it difficult to go over the tailgate letters? which printer are you using?

tvblazer78 · 10-15-2009, 07:36 PM

That looks so cool! Good job with it..

79widestep · 10-15-2009, 07:45 PM

truck looks mean i love it

this is one of the few wraps i like .. are there any other trucks runnin wraps .. how well would a wrap work on a stepside

knockretard · 10-15-2009, 07:58 PM

that is awesome, I really like it.

Number21 · 10-15-2009, 08:57 PM

That is real nice, but I wonder if you could have a truck wraped in a solid color like a paint job for cheaper? Local place just started a wraping business and they're having a sale.

Driveway Dreams · 10-15-2009, 09:08 PM

That looks Great! Coming from a painter...you have a huge advantage over paint, pull it all off, run adhesive remover all over, and re do. Alot less work than a re paint.

**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Number21

That is real nice, but I wonder if you could have a truck wraped in a solid color like a paint job for cheaper? Local place just started a wraping business and they're having a sale.

Yes you can. Last months Hotrod Magazine did an article on a white car with flames. The entire white part of the car was a wrap but it looked like paint.

10-14-2009, 09:05 AM	#1
Breeze454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 100	How bout a wrap? Too lazy to paint it,it's my daily driver so I can't take it off the road for long, and I run a sign shop so...

10-14-2009, 09:08 AM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How bout a wrap? That's awesome! You need to post a pic of that in the crew cabs thread too. What is the cost to do one of those wraps? I've seen several vehicles with them, and always wondered what they cost.

10-14-2009, 12:52 PM	#3
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: How bout a wrap? Looks cool!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

10-14-2009, 12:54 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How bout a wrap? yea cool.how you take care of it?you know washing,waxing. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-14-2009, 04:00 PM	#7
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: How bout a wrap? I read the title and thought it was going to be kinda ghey, but it actually looks pretty cool. I dig it.

10-14-2009, 04:18 PM	#8
Breeze454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 100	Re: How bout a wrap? Yea, with art time included it would be up around the $2500 mark, you could easily spend that on a basic paint job, but a paint job that looks like a WWII bomber? That would be way more, all I've got is material cost in it, and my own time in designing it, so it worked out better for me. It's a lot of fun designing wraps, logos, etc. Most customers give us creative freedom when it comes to wraps, and they're happy with the craziness that insues, lol! You take care of it as you would paint, and you can wax it if you wanted, just not with a compound wax, and NO automatic car washes. Thanks for the complements, it gets alot of looks, wasn't sure about it at first but I'll run it like this for a while.

10-14-2009, 04:43 PM	#9
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How bout a wrap? Yeah I would too man that's cool. You won't come across another one that looks like it that's for sure.

10-14-2009, 05:47 PM	#10
britnjc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Alabama Posts: 453	Re: How bout a wrap? those mirrors are 88- style. how did you mount them?

10-14-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: How bout a wrap? Man that just looks great! Can you lay that wrap w/o any overlaps or bubbles? The guy here says you'll get a lot of them, but I think he doesnt want to do it!

10-14-2009, 08:43 PM	#12
Breeze454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 100	Re: How bout a wrap? britnjc-Made brackets for the mirrors similar to the stock ones, drilled the holes and just bolted them on, not too difficult. Tony_SS- The vehicle wrap vinyl has air channels in the adhesive so bubbles aren't a problem, the seams are pretty much unavoidable, given the expanse and curves of the vehicle you're working on. The roof and hood on my truck are two pieces and the seam on the sides are halfway up the windows, not that noticeable if the artwork lines up right. Mine didn't, as you can see at the top of the doors where it meets the roof.

10-15-2009, 01:02 AM	#13
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: How bout a wrap? Looks real nice but where'd you find that front bumper? __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

10-15-2009, 02:29 AM	#14
BLOWN73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 110	Re: How bout a wrap? i like

10-15-2009, 08:01 AM	#15
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How bout a wrap? How long does it take to put it on?

10-15-2009, 11:43 AM	#16
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10-15-2009, 11:55 AM	#17
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: How bout a wrap? That looks tuff! You did great on the design; I'd choose that any day over a paint job, especially being able to do it yourself. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619



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10-15-2009, 07:01 PM	#18
Breeze454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 100	Re: How bout a wrap? Burban- I made the front bumper (can't see paying $1500 for a stupid bumper) JohnC-took about a week, working a couple hours here and there when I could, can be done in a day. Adams-I've got about 6 hours in design time altogether. Fun In The Dirt- Thanks bro!

10-15-2009, 07:16 PM	#19
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How bout a wrap? Breeze- Nice job on the wrap man. Have you ever used the flat laminate over black to make it appear to be flat black paint? Was it difficult to go over the tailgate letters? which printer are you using?

10-15-2009, 07:36 PM	#20
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10-15-2009, 07:45 PM	#21
79widestep Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: sherman,tx Posts: 347	Re: How bout a wrap? truck looks mean i love it this is one of the few wraps i like .. are there any other trucks runnin wraps .. how well would a wrap work on a stepside __________________ truckin its not a hobby its a way of life 93 blazer 79 widestep Last edited by 79widestep; 10-15-2009 at 07:46 PM.

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knockretard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colonial Beach, Va. Posts: 18	Re: How bout a wrap? that is awesome, I really like it.

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Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: How bout a wrap? That is real nice, but I wonder if you could have a truck wraped in a solid color like a paint job for cheaper? Local place just started a wraping business and they're having a sale.

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