does anyone have much experience with getting a wrap for paint protection on their truck/4wd/van?
I recently caught up with a local small business at the Gold Coast (no affiliation or sponsorship) who gave me some great information
The original paint normally lasts longer than the mechanicals anyway....... KB
Scott Chapman said
12:01 PM Feb 13, 2022
unless you own a Toyota!
HandyWalter said
09:31 AM Feb 17, 2022
On other 4wd forums, many have a spray on film that protects panels from pin stripe scratches. It also easily peels off and can be re applied.
Wanda said
10:00 AM Feb 17, 2022
Friends had their Iveco 4 x 4 motorhome wrapped in a grey army camo, looks great(if you can see them).
I believe cost was about 4k(maybe less) but gives good protection off road which they do a lot.
Hopefully when they decide to sell, remove the wrap and paintwork in exc condition!!
Well thats the theory
I think it really depends on where your travelling the "majority" of the time
Ian
Peter_n_Margaret said
11:02 AM Feb 17, 2022
17 years and counting.
We spend a lot of time in country like this. The camper body is gel coated fibreglass sandwich panel. Any scratches from the scrub polish off easily. youtu.be/1kJBxFmOQn0
Cheers,
Peter
travelyounger said
11:37 AM Feb 17, 2022
Scott Chapman wrote:
does anyone have much experience with getting a wrap for paint protection on their truck/4wd/van?
I recently caught up with a local small business at the Gold Coast (no affiliation or sponsorship) who gave me some great information
I personally think they are a waste of money they have some negatives against them
1) If you damage a Panel it has to be recoated
2) Some products deteriorate well before paint would
3) The cost
There a couple positives as the surface is easier to clean and it keeps a bit more shine after a wash but polish does not seem to have the same effect on paint protective services as you can not use a cutting compound due to the hard layer
I know this as I had a car with a coating on it years ago
Cheers
Cheers
Whenarewethere said
02:19 PM Feb 17, 2022
Why bother.
I have an even spread of stone chips on the lights, grill, logo/car name, other bits of trim & bodywork.
So what.
If you want to actually do something useful, pull off all the trim panels & clean out the dust & dirt, & while at it install accoustic insulation for a quieter experience.
Buzz Lightbulb said
10:46 AM Feb 18, 2022
Whenarewethere wrote:
Why bother.
I have an even spread of stone chips on the lights, grill, logo/car name, other bits of trim & bodywork.
So what.
If you want to actually do something useful, pull off all the trim panels & clean out the dust & dirt, & while at it install accoustic insulation for a quieter experience.
I totally agree. Keep up the servicing, wash the vehicle regularly and check for rust or cracks but the paint is to protect the body. Respray if it gets too bad.
I had a friend who bought a brand new trail bike. When he got it home he kicked the tank and knocked over the bike. He said, "Now I won't worry about scratching it."
Whenarewethere said
11:23 AM Feb 18, 2022
Buzz Lightbulb wrote:
Whenarewethere wrote:
Why bother.
I have an even spread of stone chips on the lights, grill, logo/car name, other bits of trim & bodywork.
So what.
If you want to actually do something useful, pull off all the trim panels & clean out the dust & dirt, & while at it install accoustic insulation for a quieter experience.
I totally agree. Keep up the servicing, wash the vehicle regularly and check for rust or cracks but the paint is to protect the body. Respray if it gets too bad.
I had a friend who bought a brand new trail bike. When he got it home he kicked the tank and knocked over the bike. He said, "Now I won't worry about scratching it."
Agree, do the servicing etc & get the basics stuff right, not the cosmetic rubbish.
A bit like people build a new house, they would rather put in an entertainment room than doing quality insulation.
A breakdown in a remote area will cost a lot more than sticky tape covering the car.
Bas + Eve said
03:17 PM Feb 18, 2022
Looked into wrapping the MH, $5000 and would last 4/5 years.
does anyone have much experience with getting a wrap for paint protection on their truck/4wd/van?
I recently caught up with a local small business at the Gold Coast (no affiliation or sponsorship) who gave me some great information
The original paint normally lasts longer than the mechanicals anyway....... KB
unless you own a Toyota!
I believe cost was about 4k(maybe less) but gives good protection off road which they do a lot.
Hopefully when they decide to sell, remove the wrap and paintwork in exc condition!!
Well thats the theory
I think it really depends on where your travelling the "majority" of the time
Ian
We spend a lot of time in country like this. The camper body is gel coated fibreglass sandwich panel. Any scratches from the scrub polish off easily.
youtu.be/1kJBxFmOQn0
Cheers,
Peter
I personally think they are a waste of money they have some negatives against them
1) If you damage a Panel it has to be recoated
2) Some products deteriorate well before paint would
3) The cost
There a couple positives as the surface is easier to clean and it keeps a bit more shine after a wash but polish does not seem to have the same effect on paint protective services as you can not use a cutting compound due to the hard layer
I know this as I had a car with a coating on it years ago
Cheers
Cheers
Why bother.
I have an even spread of stone chips on the lights, grill, logo/car name, other bits of trim & bodywork.
So what.
If you want to actually do something useful, pull off all the trim panels & clean out the dust & dirt, & while at it install accoustic insulation for a quieter experience.
I totally agree. Keep up the servicing, wash the vehicle regularly and check for rust or cracks but the paint is to protect the body. Respray if it gets too bad.
I had a friend who bought a brand new trail bike. When he got it home he kicked the tank and knocked over the bike. He said, "Now I won't worry about scratching it."
Agree, do the servicing etc & get the basics stuff right, not the cosmetic rubbish.
A bit like people build a new house, they would rather put in an entertainment room than doing quality insulation.
A breakdown in a remote area will cost a lot more than sticky tape covering the car.