vinyl wrapped drift cars

[irax]

When my car runs i'm going to wrap it in lue of a real paint since I don't have money for the kit i really want to put together or the paint id want on it. How hard is it to do?

i was thinking of something like this... but blue or pearl



and incase you want to know what kit i want its

these fender flares

these sides and rear

this front


and maybe an origin hood

[Kn1ves]

I thought wrapping cars in vinyl cost just as much, if not more, than painting it.

[OTG Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Kn1ves

I thought wrapping cars in vinyl cost just as much, if not more, than painting it.

Correct. With vinyl, you're lucky if it lasts ten years. If paint only lasts ten years, you did it wrong.

[irax]

well the vinyl i want is ~$44 a roll thats 2 feet x 30, 2 of those should be more than plenty to wrap a car multiple times...all i really need is a heat gun

[OTG Vinyl]

Originally Posted by irax

well the vinyl i want is ~$44 a roll thats 2 feet x 30, 2 of those should be more than plenty to wrap a car multiple times...all i really need is a heat gun

What brand is it?

And you're going to need wider than 24" vinyl, unless you want seams all over it. Most rolls are 150 feet, not 30.

[drftwerks]

there is no way that car will look good with all that shit on it

[ericcastro]

Originally Posted by OTG Vinyl

What brand is it?

And you're going to need wider than 24" vinyl, unless you want seams all over it. Most rolls are 150 feet, not 30.

Im doing the same with the cheap vynal off ebay.
I already have dibs on the cherry red flake stuff fuckers.

Im gonna live with seems.
but I think it will be ok since its a drift car with full over fenders.
When I had paint, and would hit cars during tandem, or have cones and driveways break my aero, I couldnt get it to look decent, even with paint.

So I figure vinyl on a drift car is the better, cheaper way to go.
No paint matching when i fix stuff, or buy a new bumper.

So how hard is it?
I heard something about soap and water and heat guns?? Im more concerned about the curves in the front aero.
And might as well do the dash and center consile while im at it

with the paint




See, its ok. But I think vinyl would have looked a little cleaner as things fell apart. I could just go over stuff with the vinyl.

[BustedS13]

Originally Posted by irax

When my car runs i'm going to wrap it in lue of a real paint since I don't have money for the kit i really want to put together or the paint id want on it. How hard is it to do?

i was thinking of something like this... but blue or pearl



and incase you want to know what kit i want its

these fender flares

these sides and rear

this front


and maybe an origin hood

nice decepticon. i don't remember any gay transformers, but i guess there's a first time for anything

[ericcastro]

^ though funny, I dont know what that means ?? lol

[BustedS13]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

^ though funny, I dont know what that means ?? lol

you snuck a post in rarrrr
i was referring to OP

[drftwerks]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

are there really no free shells in socal that you can have???

i want to get you one.

this is why "drifitng" in america is the way it is.

[ericcastro]

I dont need a shell.
I live in an apartment in Hollywood.
Cant even change spark plugs at my place. lol

Plus its gonna be specifically for drifting when i get a daily.
fucking drift missle.
I already dont worry about tapping other cars while running tandem.
the frame is fine. the dent on the drivers door is almost all the way out and overfendered.
all new aero.
No reason for a shell, its just gonna get beat too.

I dont know what "drifting in america" means??
I see so many cars worse than mine on the Japanese drift videos.

[ESmorz]

I'm officially against this.

I'm all for cheap drift cars and such but, vinyl looks like ass and costs just as much as painting it yourself or having an experienced friend do it.

You're going to blow all that money on aero but you can't afford some paint?

[neverrain]

Originally Posted by ESmorz

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You're going to blow all that money on aero but you can't afford some paint?

Seriously, this is what I was thinking. That kit is like what, 6 grand? Paint it. Don't be stupid. The vinyl won't made a difference if you slam into a wall.

[ericcastro]

All the Aero was free through a sponsor.
front and rear over fenders, side skirts, front and rear bumper.

I dont wanna have to paint match a fender and a front bumper and hood everytime I have a crash while drifting.
i will have the vinyl at home, and be able to put it on the replacement part, walk outside and ziptie it on.

To me it just makes sense.
Getting a single stage paint job is better than vinyl for looks. But no one is closer than 50' while Im drifting anyways.

For me, it just seems cost effective for my purposes.

This car probably wont be around in 2 years. Its gonna be in a wall or into another car at some point.
I dont plan on it, but the reality of trying to push things to the next level make this a real possability.
i watched alot of guys I have drifted with go into the wall at the redbull longbeach, and thats the compitition level i wanna be at in the next 2 years. So the probability of crashing is definatly there.

[ESmorz]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

But no one is closer than 50' while Im drifting anyways.

You're doing it wrong.

[ericcastro]

^Har Har, lol
no one that isn't driving

[codyace]

Originally Posted by irax

well the vinyl i want is ~$44 a roll thats 2 feet x 30, 2 of those should be more than plenty to wrap a car multiple times...all i really need is a heat gun

44 for 24" by 10 yards is gonna get you like level 2 (out of 4) vinyl. It should work fine for a few years. We've lettered trailers with cheaper Oracal vinyl and it's lasted longer (on corners and the sort) than some better quality stuff.

[ESmorz]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

^Har Har, lol
no one that isn't driving

I was more referring to the OP though.

That's some baller tits aero, that I assume he is paying for. To vinyl them would be a shame.

[ericcastro]

Originally Posted by codyace

44 for 24" by 10 yards is gonna get you like level 2 (out of 4) vinyl. It should work fine for a few years. We've lettered trailers with cheaper Oracal vinyl and it's lasted longer (on corners and the sort) than some better quality stuff.

Originally Posted by ESmorz

Thankyou

I was more referring to the OP though.

That's some baller tits aero, that I assume he is paying for. To vinyl them would be a shame.

Ah, I see.
Yeah, I don't know the OP's full plan.
For me it makes sense, and I realize its not a paint job.
But if the cars not gonna get its but kicked, then go single stage paint.
Need a decent shop here in LA, PM me and I can get you a cheap shop.

[OTG Vinyl]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

So how hard is it?
I heard something about soap and water and heat guns?? Im more concerned about the curves in the front aero.

It takes experience to do it properly and quickly. Plus there are tricks to it, which a beginner won't know.

Soapy water and heat guns are needed.

[ericcastro]

^Imma have to look it up on some forums and figure it out.

[OTG Vinyl]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

^Imma have to look it up on some forums and figure it out.

If you were close, i'd be more than happy to show you.

I've done pretty large format before:

[ESmorz]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

Ah, I see.
Yeah, I don't know the OP's full plan.
For me it makes sense, and I realize its not a paint job.
But if the cars not gonna get its but kicked, then go single stage paint.
Need a decent shop here in LA, PM me and I can get you a cheap shop.

Hmm I'm going to need some paint and minor body work soon. Was going to do it myself, but if the deal is a deal than it's a deal.

[HyperTek]

irax i think you might catch alot of law enforcement attention with the vinyl wrap on your daily driver dude.. esp in socal man.. you up to that?

[ericcastro]

good point Hypertek

this is me after 1 1/2 years here in LA. Im 32, work in the film industry and don't come off like a punk kid either.
Only one is for speeding.
And this is with a blue car thats kitted.

[93superHICAS]

all those fix it tickets?

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Am I going to be the first one to say that Rocket Bunny flares with URAS GT aero will look like complete shit?

[ericcastro]

^umm, no, I think homeboy meant the same thing.

Originally Posted by drftwerks

there is no way that car will look good with all that shit on it

yeah. half the time, I would just go in and have things signed off.
Its basically just a bunch of Police Harassment. Once I moved into LA/Hollywood, I havent had a problem.

i started filing complaints against the officers. So I may pay $10, but they're getting passed up when raises come around.
Only way to fight back.

[HyperTek]

oooOo

all that money on the kit/aero and cheap out to vinyl!? !!!!!!