Recommend Auto body wrap?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Valparaiso, IN
I don't know if ya'all have seen this...BUT...
...it's really kinda cool once ya see it up close and I just wonder HOW durable it is...I mean a RED RHINO-LINED (or whatever it is) JK covering!?!?!? (hope this attachment works)
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JK Junkie
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Yes, wraps are a little pricey but they do last a long time...approximately 5 years. But, if you want to take it off, it requires a solvent. I would suggest that if you plan on doing this, to have it installed by a professional. Applying a wrap takes skill. You don't just slap it on like a sticker. As a designer, I have designed vehicle wraps and have actually seen how they are installed. I even helped install a wrap on a tailgate of a truck for a company I used to work for. Even that was tough. But, vehicle wraps do protect the paint, are durable and can resist scratches/chips. Just be aware that it is basically a big sticker and CAN get scratched. 
Last edited by matt852; Aug 14, 2010 at 11:32 PM.
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From: Bay Area, CA
There are different types of the vinyl they use, ask for a sample and see how scratch resistant it is. They also make clear protective film out of it too that is pretty resistant.
Here's a wrap that was done recently by my friend's company for a road race:
Before
After:
Made it 2000 highway miles and still looks brand new.
Here's a wrap that was done recently by my friend's company for a road race:
Before
After:
Made it 2000 highway miles and still looks brand new.