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Body wrap or respray?

Posted By: Carlscott

Body wrap or respray? - 08/07/2014 14:02

Going to have my bonnet resprayed in a few months time. I have a nasty patch of lacquer peel on there.

The rest of the car is pretty good considering the age.

Been in touch with a respraying company just for a quote on a full respray... £2400

I don't think that's too bad however he did say they also prep cars for body wraps

Has anybody had a wrap on there coupe? I'd be interested to hear people's opinions on which they think is better?

I personally think a respray would be better for that metallic finish and shine, but do you get that with a wrap? Anybody got any pictures of a wrapped coupe?
Posted By: barnacle

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 08/07/2014 16:28

Gimmo's car, wrapped in some khaki matt finish:

click to enlarge
Posted By: NikAzwaa

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 08/07/2014 18:24

Here is one from Malaysia:

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/kvinlim/9038654494/sizes/m/

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/kvinlim/9040308204/sizes/m/
Posted By: alexjames

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 08/07/2014 18:40

I like the orange.

Has anyone plastidipped a coupe yet?
Posted By: Carlscott

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 08/07/2014 19:02

Thanks guys they look very good.

I may go down that road then, il look into it prices etc
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 08/07/2014 19:15



some seriously shiney coupes there.
Posted By: Jim_Clennell

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 08/07/2014 20:38

Why would you cover up that new pearlescent white paintwork?
Posted By: Carlscott

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 17/07/2014 10:42

It really does prove sometimes that's it's not what you know but who! Took my coupe to see a friend of a friend who owns his own body shop, full respray including labour etc.....

£800 woohoo
Posted By: PeteP

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 17/07/2014 10:56

Indeed, for mine, stripped by me with preparation done by my son and 2K colour coat paint supplied, £250 for spraying all coats and putting in oven.

Would have been rude not to.
Posted By: one4seven

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 17/07/2014 11:02

I really, really, need to make friends with somebody who owns a body shop cry
Posted By: Jim_Clennell

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 17/07/2014 11:03

Make friends with the OP; then you'll be friends with a friend of a friend of someone who owns one. Isn't that good enough...?!
Posted By: Carlscott

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 17/07/2014 11:11

Even better,

This will be my Christmas/new year gift to myself. Once it's done I think I'd be petrified parking anywhere, maybe start parking in the furthest away spot available at the supermarkets!
Posted By: Carlscott

Re: Body wrap or respray? - 17/07/2014 11:13

Originally Posted By: Jim_Clennell
Make friends with the OP; then you'll be friends with a friend of a friend of someone who owns one. Isn't that good enough...?!


Haha I'm always open to new friends
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