Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Vinyl Car Wrapping vs Repaint

  1. #1
    Maluric's Avatar

    Offline
     
    Name
    Andrew
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Last Online
    01-05-2016
    Posts
    5
    Country
    New Zealand
    Location
    Mt Albert
    Car
    1996 Legnum vr4
     

    Vinyl Car Wrapping vs Repaint

    Hey all.

    As my car was poorly hand spray painted matte black by the previous owner, I am thinking about getting either repainting or getting it fully vinyl wrapped. Was just wondering if anyone would know anything about the likely cost for both of these and any places they can recommend

    cheers

  2. #2

    Offline
     
    Name
    Terry
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Last Online
    06-02-2017
    Posts
    1,011
    Country
    New Zealand
    Car
    2003 Blue rx8
     
    to do a legnum is about 2g and it lasts 3-5 years from what I understand.
    how ever a paint job will be about 3k not including door jams. about 4k inc door jams from the quotes I been given.

    day dreaming of 13b's , huge ports and suicide doors, and a few other things too I cant say here.

  3. #3

    Offline
     
    Name
    Waqas
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Last Online
    18-08-2016
    Posts
    197
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Location
    North Yorkshire
    Car
    Galant 2.5 V6
     
    If i had to make a decision on it, it will have to be wrap. it would be a fortune for little return to get it resprayed if you want to do it properly. trims off lights off door handles, wing mirrors sprayed seperately keeps on adding to the cost and my personal opinion is its not worth it.

  4. #4
    hardarse's Avatar

    Offline
     
    Name
    keith
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Last Online
    08-01-2018
    Posts
    437
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Location
    hull
    Car
    legnum vr4 s
     
    hi with vinyl it is prone for the edges to lift and if you get a proper spray job you would not tell it has been repainted but for selling your car at some point you will never get that money back for either.

  5. #5
    HMG1K's Avatar

    Offline
     
    Name
    Philip
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Last Online
    23-04-2024
    Posts
    2,745
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Location
    London
    Car
    03 Galant V6
     
    In the UK if you vinyl wrap, you can change the colour of your car without having to inform or declare it to the DVLA government agency, a respray to a different colour you do. I know you want to keep the same colour, but just saying in case you want to look into similar in New Zealand.

  6. #6

    Offline
     
    Name
    Terry
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Last Online
    06-02-2017
    Posts
    1,011
    Country
    New Zealand
    Car
    2003 Blue rx8
     
    there is one other option...

    if I was gonna change the colour on my car it would be plastidip. imo this isa far better option than wrapping a car or a repaint. if you screw up the plasti dip you just peel it off and do it again.

    in anycase...

    https://www.dipyourcar.com/

    just look for youtube vids and you will see why I suggest it.

    hope you manage to figure out what suits your needs the best

Similar Threads

  1. Vinyl wrapping my whole car?
    By aboo in forum Exterior (Panels, Bumper, Body kits, Lights, etc.)
    Replies: 46
    Last Post: 25-09-2012, 07:43 PM
  2. FS : Ebay : Vinyl wrapped galoon
    By wytster in forum UK Cars for Sale / Wanted
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 25-06-2012, 01:36 PM
  3. Vinyl Wrap
    By 2700gavin in forum Exterior (Panels, Bumper, Body kits, Lights, etc.)
    Replies: 53
    Last Post: 16-03-2012, 10:05 PM
  4. A vinyl roof on a 1970s car is in keeping...
    By Kieran in forum General Chat
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 30-07-2008, 01:12 PM
  5. vinyl/vhs tapes/cassettes
    By strapping young lad in forum UK Shared Wealth
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 26-11-2006, 10:41 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •