Wrapping (not for Xmas)

[Kevin Pullen]

Anyone had their Westie wrapped as considering this may be cheaper than sorting out the unloved bodywork (starfish) pros and cons plus pics please

[Mark (smokey mow)]

@Kevin (Mr T) - Joint Essex AO Had his westfield wrapped locally and @pete g has got his single seater done, they may be able to give you the names of the companies they used to do it.

[Kevin Pullen]

Cheers Mark hoping to get to meet next week

[Kevin (Mr T)]

Hi Kev,

Mine was wrapped here http://www.joycedesign.co.uk/jd-wraps/stripe-car-decal-kits/ and that's it on their website.

If you look at the Winter 2015 Westfield World magazine, there's an article on it.

And now some pics:

An example of just how unloved she was

How it looked after my prep work

When she arrived back

And reassembled

Pros:

Hides an awful lot

Won't crack

Cons:

The finish reflects how well you prep

I have caused slight damage to the vinyl with my harness buckles  and stones have done the same to the lower edge of the rear wings. Because it's vinyl, you cant simply rub it down and put a new coat on

In my opinion - I think it's a great option on tired bodywork. Mine was a mess!

 

Let me know if you have any specific questions or if you would like me to pop it over for you to have a look at.

 

[DamperMan]

I really liked this idea of wrapping until I realised the cost.  I saw a demonstration of plastic spray rapping  in Germany.   But again the cost was serious. Other than the cost it looks ideal to me as it would cover gel coat crazing.   I though I'd try wrapping myself but failed to even wrap the wheel arches satisfactoraly.  

[Valentinik]

unfortunately, wrap won't cover crazing in gel coat. The finished wrap will only be as good as the body underneath, if there is any marks, you'll see them, as has been said the prep work is key. Its also not a hard wearing as paint is. Its much easier to scratch.

Vehicle wrapping is what i do day to day, if theres any questions you've got, ask away and il help if i can.

This is the last job i did:

 

 

It was purchased as a white cab, and the owner wanted it wrapped, even though he could have specified any colour with the dealer.

 

Mike

 

 

[Kevin (Mr T)]

8 hours ago, Valentinik said:

unfortunately, wrap won't cover crazing in gel coat.

 

I struggle with this observation a little. The rear wings on mine had several nasty star cracks, which I simply sanded, prepped with stopper and the finish on the wrap is perfect. If you look at the state of the rear of the tub and look at the finished wrap, again, it has successfully hidden a multitude of sins. And believe me, I am a complete novice when it comes to prepping bodywork!

In terms of durability, I do agree. But after 18 months of hooning around, I can live with the wear and tear, because it still looks a million times better than it did.

9 hours ago, DamperMan said:

I really liked this idea of wrapping until I realised the cost

Out of interest, what were you quoted?

[Valentinik]

23 minutes ago, Kevin (Mr T) - Joint Essex AO said:

I struggle with this observation a little. The rear wings on mine had several nasty star cracks, which I simply sanded, prepped with stopper and the finish on the wrap is perfect. If you look at the state of the rear of the tub and look at the finished wrap, again, it has successfully hidden a multitude of sins. And believe me, I am a complete novice when it comes to prepping bodywork!

In terms of durability, I do agree. But after 18 months of hooning around, I can live with the wear and tear, because it still looks a million times better than it did.

Out of interest, what were you quoted?

You did sand and prep the damaged though. you wouldn't believe the amount of people I see bring a damaged panel, ask for no prep work to be done and expect all damage to be hidden. As with paint the prep work is key. (I'm not implying the OP is the same in any way).

[DamperMan]

4 hours ago, Kevin (Mr T) - Joint Essex AO said:

I struggle with this observation a little. The rear wings on mine had several nasty star cracks, which I simply sanded, prepped with stopper and the finish on the wrap is perfect. If you look at the state of the rear of the tub and look at the finished wrap, again, it has successfully hidden a multitude of sins. And believe me, I am a complete novice when it comes to prepping bodywork!

In terms of durability, I do agree. But after 18 months of hooning around, I can live with the wear and tear, because it still looks a million times better than it did.

Out of interest, what were you quoted?

To be honest I can't remember.  Combined with the fact there still needs to be a decent amount of prep i thought I'd rather buy some paint.   The upshot is I've done neither.   Sticking to the rat look 

[TAFKARM]

A beat up car makes you look like a hero, fact.

[pete g]

mine was done at s6 wraps in wickford and half the price compared to painting .

[Kevin (Mr T)]

2 hours ago, pete g said:

mine was done at s6 wraps in wickford and half the price compared to painting .

Mine was half the price I was quoted for painting as well.

[SXRORY]

3 hours ago, pete g said:

mine was done at s6 wraps in wickford and half the price compared to painting .

Pics? 

[CosKev]

On 01/09/2017 at 07:06, RussH said:

A beat up car makes you look like a hero, fact.

The only time a beat up Westfield /kit car is acceptable is if it's a competition car,same as with tin top's

Beat up road cars just look line you can't arsed 

[CosKev]

I had mine wrapped in 3M matte wrap by a 3M trained technician, wrap cost me £450 and he charged £200 labour and did it in one day in my garage