Just got a few exterior items wrapped in 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrap

[pnwdawg]

Hello all just wanted to share some pictures of a few items wrapped from Wu Wraps Automotive locally here in Seattle. More pictures to come I found these from his facebook page. (http://www.facebook.com/wuwraps)


Planning on starting another tread with before and after pictures of the VX I bought last month and the modification I made since taking over to make it my own.


Okay here the pictures.....

Front grill with the roof rack flaps:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/284157_133881720030899_109879845764420_236864_1899 870_n.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/284157_133881720030899_109879845764420_236864_1899 870_n2.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/282724_133881740030897_109879845764420_236865_7760 94_n.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/270289_133881583364246_109879845764420_236859_3948 215_n.jpg

HalfMoon:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/281784_133881690030902_109879845764420_236863_8164 648_n.jpg

Mirrors with black pin stripe finish on the edge:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/268968_133881673364237_109879845764420_236862_4619 626_n.jpg

Hood Insert:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/268218_133881613364243_109879845764420_236860_6264 889_n.jpg


I am very happy with the quality and finished product of the work done I'm getting a few more parts wrapped next weeks so check back again for pictures :bwgy:


David,

[VXR]

I like it! nice work:yesb:

[vt_maverick]

Looks super sharp David! Have to see if a shop around here does that work - anybody know what the differences / advantages / disadvantages are of a vinyl wrap vs. the watercolor transfer method?

(P.S. Did that guy in Boston ever get back to you on the Borbets?)

[vt_maverick]

Btw, did they give you any sense of how resistant the wrap is to road rash (rock chips, scratches, etc.)? Wondering (a) how much would this cost to do the whole cladding, and (2) is it durable enough to considering doing on the lower half of the vehicle?

[Riff Raff]

(http://www.facebook.com/wuwraps)


VT--- Visit "WU WRAPS" on the FB link. It has all of his contact info with phone & E-Mail address (WuWraps@Gmail.com). Give 'em a direct shout with your questions about durability. They use "wraps" on NASCAR race cars for different sponsors, so that should tell you something.

Wraps can be applied without removing any body panels and it appears to be a much cheaper route than "dipping" and without the hassle (dipping requires a huge bathtub size water tank for removed body panels, and I'd really like to see someone dip the "roof" of a vehicle LOL). Plus you can get different colored CF wraps to match the same body color.

:bgwb:

[circmand]

VT--- Visit "WU WRAPS" on the FB link. It has all of his contact info with phone & E-Mail address (WuWraps@Gmail.com). Give 'em a direct shout with your questions about durability. They use "wraps" on NASCAR race cars for different sponsors, so that should tell you something.

Wraps can be applied without removing any body panels and it appears to be a much cheaper route than "dipping" and without the hassle (dipping requires a huge bathtub size water tank for removed body panels, and I'd really like to see someone dip the "roof" of a vehicle LOL). Plus you can get different colored CF wraps to match the same body color.

:bgwb:

durability but the use in Nascar isn't much to go on. Given the tapping and such that goes on most body panels are swaqpped out regularly. In addition most tracks are pretty debris free as they are swept more often than your average road. These do look very nice though

[vt_maverick]

Good reading material directly from 3M's product literature:

Graphic Performance Life
This product is covered by the 3M Basic Product Warranty, which warrants that if this product has any physical product or manufacturing defects that 3M’s sole liability under the terms of the Warranty is replacement or credit for the returned, unused material. There is no finished or applied graphic warranty nor warranted durability. However, thorough testing and use of this product throughout the world for many years indicates that it is highly durable when used in vertical installations as described in the applicable 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins.

Exposure Definition
Vertical Exposure
The face of the graphic is +- 10° from vertical

Expected Durability for Vertically Applied Film with Sun Symbol
U.S. - 4 years
U.S. Desert Southwest - 3 years

Exceptions and Limitations

Horizontal indoor wall decoration with no direct UV light exposure is a satisfactory application but no expected durability has been determined.
Horizontal indoor counters and ledges that are exposed to abrasion results in premature wear or damage. Applying 3M DI-NOC Protection Film DPF 100 provides reasonable resistance to abrasion and soil, but also changes the gloss and may change the appearance of the DI-NOC film over which it is applied.
Horizontal outdoor decoration is not recommended. Exposure to maximum sunlight and environmental conditions can cause color change, loss of gloss, chalking and premature failure.

http://solutions.3mindia.co.in/3MContentRetrievalAPI/BlobServlet?locale=en_IN&lmd=1208505530000&assetId=1180598331779&assetType=MMM_Image&blobAttribute=ImageFile

Cool website: http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/faq/

So it seems like durability will be a question on the horizontal hood insert. :( Too bad because those pieces look AMAZING.

[ron]

durability but the use in Nascar isn't much to go on. Given the tapping and such that goes on most body panels are swaqpped out regularly. In addition most tracks are pretty debris free as they are swept more often than your average road. These do look very nice though

I think, whether wrapped of dipped, you'll have some form of durabilty issue one way or another. However, applying several coats of clear coat to either application, will probably help increase its longevity to a point. However, not sure whether there'll be any reactions with clear coat and a dipped part.

[ron]

Good reading material directly from 3M's product literature:

http://solutions.3mindia.co.in/3MContentRetrievalAPI/BlobServlet?locale=en_IN&lmd=1208505530000&assetId=1180598331779&assetType=MMM_Image&blobAttribute=ImageFile

Cool website: http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/faq/

So it seems like durability will be a question on the horizontal hood insert. :( Too bad because those pieces look AMAZING.

Wondering if applying a clearcoat with UV inhibitor will stop or slow down any issues?

[pnwdawg]

Vt,

(Off topic) But getting back to your earlier question the seller of the Borbet never got back to me untill I sent a email through ebay asking again if he would consider shipping the Borbet through greyhound or another shipping company. He want now $400 (If no one bids) plus shipping here his email response below.

Seller:
"If it Is not going to be a hastle I will ship I have a couple of interested buyers on the local craigslist but if it does not sell by end of auction I'm sure we can work out something. I just called greyhound the only problem is the nearest shipping center to me is 1hr drive away they gave me a quote on the phone of $334.88 including fuel surcharge of 8.50%. Another shipping company is Shipnex.com quotes $187.77 from my zip 02780 to yours 98055 have to ship in 2 packages because weight is 260 total and that's over maximum weight limit."

So $400 plus another $187.00 : $588 total shipped to Washington

[vt_maverick]

Is that for the rims WITH the tires? If you don't want them, see if he will take them off for you. The loss of weight and size will dramatically decrease the price - I shipped a set of Borbets from Virginia to Chicago earlier in the year for about $150 I think, and surely GH would be less. True it will cost him to have the tires removed, but then he can sell them separately and make more money.

If $400 is for the rims and tires, I'd offer him $300 for just the rims.

[vt_maverick]

Wondering if applying a clearcoat with UV inhibitor will stop or slow down any issues?

Maybe that's what the 3M DI-NOC Protection Film DPF 100 product is? I'll have to find the data sheet on it...

[BOARZHEAD]

You have to clear coat a hydrographics print. Its just a thin layer of paint that is applied to piece so if no clearcoat then you can scratch it off, not to easy though

[pnwdawg]

VT,

I'm looking to get them together wheels and tires mounted saving me the trouble of buying new tires also playing extra $$ for mount & balance. I'm currently rolling my stock 16" w/ 285/75R16 Nitto Grappler AT at the moment. That's correct $400 with wheels and tires I'll let you know If I end up getting them

[vt_maverick]

Good luck! Too bad the guy won't honor his original price, but $400 for good rims + 75% tires ain't terrible by any stretch.

[lasturbo]

What kind of pricing are we talking to have Wu wrap the items you had wrapped? Package deal or what was the pricing for each part if you don't mind me asking? Thanks!

[pnwdawg]

I was of course his first Vehicross customer he charged me a package price for everything. I was quoted @ $215 but mention he kinda undercharge after getting through with the work but still honored the price.

I spent 4 hours with Mark doing more work to the VX today pictures will be up shortly


I got these quote from him for the following items:
Hood Insert: $100
Grill: $100
Roof Rack Flaps ( x4) : $15
Mirrors: $75
Halfmoon $30


Anyone interested in getting a few items wrapped here his contact info

Name: Mark
Email: wuwraps@gmail.com
Phone: 206-707-6491 ( call or text)

[pnwdawg]

Here the new pictures with the following work done I decided on getting my exterior lights tinted with a light smoke film over the blackout look. Many newer cars has the same appearance also went with yellow on the foglights I wasn't sure at first but Mark mention I could always come back to redo them in smoke free of charge If I change my mind. I'm still on the fence about them but I'm leaning towards keeping them yellow



1) Oracal 8300 yellow tint film : Foglights

2) Rvinyl light Smoke tint film : All exterior lights beside the headlights (Taillights, top brake lights, turn signals, front & rear side markers, rear bottom bumper lights)

3) 3m Di-Noc Carbon fiber wrapped: Door handles & Gas cap cover (I need new bolts)

4) Rvinyl Brushed Aluminum Vinyl : Grill fangs


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/wu5.jpg

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http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/wu10.jpg

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http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/wu9.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/wu3.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/wu2.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/wu1.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/themr2zone/vx%20cf%20parts/wu11.jpg

[RickOKC]

Ha ha... I'm thinking about how I spent money to "de-orange" the lenses on my front end, but I really like your amber foggies! Maybe it just stands out because it's so unique, but no matter what, you have really found a great look with this combination, pwndawg! :thumbup: :drool2: :thumbup: :drool2: :thumbup:

Now put sumpthin' on that cladding before I drive up there and do it for you, mister! :laughing:

[pnwdawg]

I got a bottle of TC Black Fusion I'm trying out next weekend on the cladding

[RickOKC]

As always, I was just being a wizeazz, Pwndawg! Your beautiful VX is polished and the tires are treated - so I suspected cladding was next. I can't wait to see the next round of photos and to hear what you think about TC Black Fusion! :thumbup:

[pnwdawg]

Update: Okay I got a few more items wrapped today from Wu Wrap


1) Bottom plastic piece of the seats in 3m Di-Noc Carbon fiber
2) Door sills in 3m 1080 Brushed Aluminum Vinyl Scotchprint
3) Bottom Cladding 3m 1080 Brushed Aluminum Vinyl Scotchprint


RickOKC- I treated the cladding with TC Black Fusion a few streaks but for the value and easy application (20 min to do the whole car), I would buy again. TC was applied 2 months ago

Here some pictures:

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/IMG_0081.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/IMG_0087.jpg


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/IMG_0082.jpg

More pictures to come with a new thread just waiting on a few exterior cosmetic mods to arrive =D

David,

[The A Dog]

This is lookin awesome!!!! Wow!!! :yeso:

[Etfren]

Love the carbon wrap on the seat base, but I think the cladding wrap looks a little weird from the outside.

[pnwdawg]

Yeah it does look kinda odd just having the bottom cladding but after I'm done with the exterior it should flow all together and no I'm wrapping any other cladding pieces. If anyone thinking black vx with sliver cladding all around this isn't the vx.

I'm looking at getting some of interior console pieces wrapped in 3m cf and pillar trims done probably next week

[pnwdawg]

Here a few more pieces I got wrapped over the weekend. Pictures are from Wu Wrap facebook site.. I still haven't seen the parts in person but they look amazing. I'll probably have time on Monday to stop by and grab the parts and hopefully install them later that afternoon. Just wanted to share some pictures before hand

Before:

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/385975_191826590903078_109879845764420_416850_1136 715702_n.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/384919_191826574236413_109879845764420_416849_1765 657217_n.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/316351_191826544236416_109879845764420_416848_9344 15995_n.jpg

and After =D

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/302496_191826760903061_109879845764420_416854_1593 946359_n.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/384899_191826734236397_109879845764420_416853_5013 13669_n.jpg

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http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/320736_191826654236405_109879845764420_416851_7294 12671_n.jpg

[VXjunky]

whats the seat base, and gas door wrap go for $

[pnwdawg]

Seat bases was about $30 or $35 can't remember (both sides) and $20 for gas lid

[bluzvr4]

i love it!

[pnwdawg]

Finally had time today to get the parts installed here some more pictures of the items recently wrapped. I really like how the pillars came out they look so sweet in person.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/IMG_0208.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/nwidebody2t/IMG_0207.jpg


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[VXjunky]

the windshield surrounds look cool,,,,what are those going for?

[Y33TREKker]

When it's all said and done, do you now think it may have been easier to have just had your whole VX wrapped? Kidding!! :bwgy:

Mind asking your guy how much it costs to get into that business? I'm thinking there'd be a decent market for it in my area too.

Looking good so far.

[pnwdawg]

The business is kinda a side thing for him he does everything from the house mainly advertising through the local Craigslist, word of mouth and car forums. He currently in dental school at the moment and when he has free time he wrapping to help pay for tuition. Feel free to email him directly wuwraps@gmail.com for any questions you might have and where to order the material . I do know he has about 2-3 different site he normally order from depending on the material he using for a customer.

[voyeur]

The wrapping looks fantastic and 3M are the best materials so no worries about durability.... The additional protection is an added bonus plus you can change it when you get bored ... I mean when you fancy something different... rather than change your VX..


I am dead envious... If I could find someone doing that quality of work over here I would be writing to Santa.....

[PK]

The wrapping looks fantastic and 3M are the best materials so no worries about durability.... The additional protection is an added bonus plus you can change it when you get bored ... I mean when you fancy something different... rather than change your VX..


I am dead envious... If I could find someone doing that quality of work over here I would be writing to Santa.....

Agree with just about everything.......except the door sills.:nob::nob::thumbdn::thumbdn:;puke:

They might look good when the primer coat is covered up.

Of course, that is only my opinion, and we all know what that is worth.

PK

[pnwdawg]

The door sills is a personal choice I was planning on getting it wrapped in Cf but wanted a little contrast with the Brushed Aluminum giving it a modern look interior wise least to me. I don't expect everyone to agree with me which I totally understand but all opinion are welcome.


Next on the list (small items) :
Interior kick panels and those grey little handles on each side of the roof

[technocoy]

The DiNoc is how so many of these supercar owners are turning their rides "stealth" without destroying a quarter million dollar car. It's fairly durable from what you read on other sites and such. I'd imagine if you decide to keep it on you may need to get it redone eventually but some materials I got from them listed the UV resist at around 3 yrs. If you know anything about 3M products that probably means at least 6 yrs of looking good even with sun.

The upside to this vs dipping is you just peel this off and wash. It doesn't destroy what's underneath.

The cool thing is it's actually textured as far as the carbon fiber materials go and really has a nice hand to it.

[pnwdawg]

I'm from Seattle meaning it's cloudy an average of 226 days per year =D

[BeeVenom]

With winter here again, seems like a good time to pull some pieces off and send to him. Prices seem very fair too especially considering how the end products look! I'll email tonite a see what few pieces may cost like side mirrors, grille, rear half moon if sent as a package. Looks very cool!

[disasterlady]

I'm about to do a partial wrap on my hood & roof, etc. and wondered how your wrap held up, Pnwdawg?

any comments on it? advice?

[evillecutter]

how reflective is the hood insert now? the entire purpose of it was to be a dull color to absorb the reflected glare from the sun off the steep angle of the hood - notice any difference?

[pnwdawg]

I sold the vx a few months back to Amish who also a board member hopefully he see this thread.

I'll let me know about it

[VXR]

I sold the vx a few months back

why did you sell?

[tribalvx]

im actually planning on a carbon fiber wrap for my VX. here in El Paso i have a guy doing everything except the cladding for just under $1200.00
the cladding is too pourus and ruff. you would have to sand it down to look like normal bumper (alot of prep work). if you do scratch it it would be a matter of puttin a new piece on. i plan on doing 3 coats of clear coat to give it a slighty more glossy look as well as protecting from minor scatches. also extends to life of the wrap (Fading). i will post pics when i finally get it done in the next few months if anyone would like to see

[vt_maverick]

3M discontinued the Di-Noc wrap and was giving it pretty serious discounting when I checked about two months ago. Ask your shop if they're applying 3M's new material or their old material and what (if any) advantages there are to each.