# Vinyl wrap **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 10, 2009, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414 "2009-04-10T12:16:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/21 "2009-04-11T10:42:59Z")
That’s undisclosed. However, it’d be much cheaper for me to do it than most. ---
**Author:** ![Stiky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stiky/32/5692_2.png) [@Stiky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stiky)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/22 "2009-04-11T10:44:08Z")
Okay and at the average persons cost? Becuase I know a spray gun satin paint job can be done with 1 clear coat for a little over $200 with prep and all ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/23 "2009-04-11T10:45:47Z")
The average persons cost could be anywhere from $200+ depending on what color and type of vinyl is being used. The labor is more intensive than just spray bombing a car as well, so you have to keep that in mind. ---
**Author:** ![5cott](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/5cott/32/5737_2.png) [@5cott](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/5cott)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/24 "2009-04-11T10:45:56Z")
If all you care about is price try; plastic wrap 😛 lmfaooo ![http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/files/2008/04/plasticwrap.large.jpg](http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/files/2008/04/plasticwrap.large.jpg) you get what you pay for remember. ---
**Author:** ![Stiky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stiky/32/5692_2.png) [@Stiky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stiky)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/25 "2009-04-11T10:47:21Z")
Yeah exactly so for a decent vinyl wrap youd be looking at what… $300 upwards? For a satin spray gun done in a booth professionally, $200-250? ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/26 "2009-04-11T10:47:44Z")
> [@New : How old are you thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-how-old-are-you-thread/21362/115): > > you get what you pay for remember. True. Quality vinyl costs quite the penny, and I’d personally prefer a paint job. It won’t look as ghetto for one thing. ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/27 "2009-04-11T10:49:26Z")
> [@Happy BDay Master of the F-Bods](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-bday-master-of-the-f-bods/21243/26): > > Yeah exactly so for a decent vinyl wrap youd be looking at what… $300 upwards? For a satin spray gun done in a booth **professionally** , $200-250? I wouldn’t necessarily say professionally, but at least semi-decent to a point where it looks better than having your car vinyl wrapped. It could cost you anywhere from $200-$500 for a cheap-ish paint job from some low quality paint shops. Maaco does alright jobs I guess, if your looking for the quick spray, buff and go method. ---
**Author:** ![Stiky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stiky/32/5692_2.png) [@Stiky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stiky)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/28 "2009-04-11T10:51:18Z")
Yeah… thats it… by professinal i mean you have your car prepped and everything, drive into the booth, get 2-3 satin coats put on then one clear and drive off, you can get a satin paintjob for $200 in that respect. ---
**Author:** ![5cott](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/5cott/32/5737_2.png) [@5cott](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/5cott)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/29 "2009-04-11T10:54:47Z")
If all your doing is like a flat colour, just do it yourself. It takes nothing to set up your own paint booth, some plastic film, pieces of wood, fan, paint gun, air compressor. Flat paint you can get for like $50/quart which will be enough. Just sand it down lightly, clean it, 2 coats of primer, coat of sealer, 2-3 coats of paint, and 2+ coats of clear coat (If you want it shiny) Very cheap and if you know what your doing it will look as good and last as long as any professional paint job. Trust me. - very rewarding and self gratifying ---
**Author:** ![Stiky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stiky/32/5692_2.png) [@Stiky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stiky)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/30 "2009-04-11T10:55:46Z")
I did my coupe for $15 bucks prep work and all… it hasnt even faded yet and I did it last summer, I love the look of it. ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/31 "2009-04-11T10:56:49Z")
Flat black is too played out, looks shitty, and doesn’t protect anything. ---
**Author:** ![Stiky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stiky/32/5692_2.png) [@Stiky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stiky)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/32 "2009-04-11T11:00:52Z")
I like it… but I loved keez’s hatchy, looked beautiful in flat green ---
**Author:** ![assass1n](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4af34b/32.png) [@assass1n](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/assass1n)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/33 "2009-04-11T12:27:58Z")
if you end up going to shinzo just look for mike or pierre and tell them alex sent ya. mike is always able to get my stuff done usually in a day at most 2-3 days. ---
**Author:** ![Ciaran](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ciaran/32/5612_2.png) [@Ciaran](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ciaran)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/34 "2009-04-11T12:28:01Z")
> [@Martino"](#): > > That’s not true. If you don’t know how to do it properly it’ll come out looking like shit and you’ve just wasted all your time and money. Not to mention the vinyl will and can get scratched off, where as paint can be buffed out. You can get bubbles, creases, folds, tears, big scratches…all factors while putting the vinyl on, imagine what could happen when it’s finished. Try cutting out a section that may have gotten ripped and replacing it with another piece…it won’t look anywhere close to proper. I’d strongly suggest painting your car unless your only do a few body parts. > > EDIT: Have you ever put on a small sticker and there’s a couple bubbles underneath it but don’t know how to get it out? Or if somehow some small debris got underneath it and your stuck on what to do? Imagine what can happen with an entire wrap. ive installed the clear shit that they install on bumpers to protect them from stonechips, and i can also install window tint so i dont think i would have any trouble with this stuff. ---
**Author:** ![sil8t](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@sil8t](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sil8t)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2009, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/35 "2009-04-11T12:30:00Z")
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**Author:** ![nd4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nd4boost/32/5627_2.png) [@nd4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nd4boost)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/36 "2009-04-13T17:36:20Z")
ive been wrapping cars/trucks for over 4 years. if you think you can do it your self with little to no experience, all i have to say is good luck, and pls post pics when your done. it is not easy. you should not be using normal vinyl to wrap cars it doesn’t stretch enough. 3m controll tac or avery quick release is what you use, for a 240 you are looking at 300-500$ just in material my cost, the whole point of this material is that you can have printed imaging on it. thats how briggs’s car was done if you are going to use vinyl use avery A9 2mm thats about as close as you will get to the real shit. p.s make sure you buy a 60inch roll otherwise you will have seams all over the place good luck LOL ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2009, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/37 "2009-04-13T22:38:29Z")
> [@Mechanic crashes a CGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mechanic-crashes-a-cgt/21383/30): > > if you end up going to shinzo just look for mike or pierre and tell them alex sent ya. mike is always able to get my stuff done usually in a day at most 2-3 days. Shut up, trader. This is the real Mike you should be going to…Alex. ---
**Author:** ![Sky14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@Sky14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sky14)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2009, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/38 "2009-04-13T22:47:18Z")
martino can u do my roof black 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2009, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/39 "2009-04-13T22:48:35Z")
> [@Sky14"](#): > > martino can u do my roof black 😃 Yes PM me lol. ---
**Author:** ![Solarian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solarian/32/5514_2.png) [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2009, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414/40 "2009-04-14T04:39:32Z")
Oh shit, you can do that? Man… I’m missioning all the way to Shinzo today for exactly that you homo, and I woke up early for it too. Advertise more you bastard, could’ve saved me a long ass drive to butt-fuck nowhere 😛 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vinyl-wrap/123414.md?page=3)