Thinking of matte black wrap... Thoughts?

jagodago · 11-02-2010, 10:08 PM

So I have just about had it with the soft stock paint, and really like the matte black cars that I have seen. Anyone have personal experience with a complete vinyl wrap? How long does it last? How does one wash/protect it? I'm open to any opinions too just trying to think it through before I drop all of that money.

ClemsonWill · 11-03-2010, 11:01 AM

I like the matte black look. Can't really give you tips on a the wrap being that I have never done it. I know there are a couple of pictures floating around with a Z that has been completely wrapped. Maybe the owner can give you some more insight.

Bluebatmobile · 11-03-2010, 11:29 AM

Wrap material is becoming more readily abundant and more advanced. Average life is 5-7 years.

Bat

jagodago · 11-03-2010, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the replies, I guess one question that comes out of this is if the lifespan is 5-7 years what does it look like from year 4 to year 7 if that makes sense. I don't want to have to drop 2 grand every 3-4 years to keep it looking good...

m4a1mustang · 11-03-2010, 03:44 PM

I wouldn't do it. I think matte black is played out and everyone should stop doing it now.

Bluebatmobile · 11-04-2010, 05:13 PM

Thats why I may wrap mine in a different color

Bat

Mr&Mrs · 11-04-2010, 05:43 PM

I say do what YOU like not what everyone else does. You just better like it enough to live off the bad comments you might get. The life correct me if im wrong bat is mostly based on fading and discoloration not the actual material? So it will still look better then a car with 4-5 years of paint damage IMO.

Stanced370Z · 11-04-2010, 08:21 PM

I would eventually like to wrap my car matte titanium or grayish. That to me looks sick!

Bluebatmobile · 11-05-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I say do what YOU like not what everyone else does. You just better like it enough to live off the bad comments you might get. The life correct me if im wrong bat is mostly based on fading and discoloration not the actual material? So it will still look better then a car with 4-5 years of paint damage IMO.

As long as you take care of it it should last a good while

. We have roof overlays on cars for 3 plus years now, looking good still

.

Bat

ClemsonWill · 11-05-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed37S

I would eventually like to wrap my car matte titanium or grayish. That to me looks sick!

djpathfinder · 11-05-2010, 01:35 PM

Check out the first post of this thread for some pictures.
matte black 370z sighted in Vancouver

LMBmikeZ · 11-05-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Check out the first post of this thread for some pictures.
matte black 370z sighted in Vancouver

I was in that thread earlier is that Z wrapped>>???

docaam · 11-05-2010, 03:53 PM

looking good acutally

I went to a local shop here and he has satin black from Oracal vinyl supposed to be good quality and wanted to do my car in satin black as part sponsorship, I didnt felt like it at that time but now im thinking

it might look good, specially when i will have the amuse kit on by December

m4a1mustang · 11-05-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docaam

looking good acutally

I went to a local shop here and he has satin black from Oracal vinyl supposed to be good quality and wanted to do my car in satin black as part sponsorship, I didnt felt like it at that time but now im thinking

it might look good, specially when i will have the amuse kit on by December

Nooooo Solid Red is soo hot!

docaam · 11-05-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nooooo Solid Red is soo hot!

thats exactly I told those guys, but the cost was same as cost of clear bra so now thinking why not get it done for a year or so

11-02-2010, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
jagodago Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 14 Drives: 09-370Z-Black-7spd Rep Power: 16	Thinking of matte black wrap... Thoughts? So I have just about had it with the soft stock paint, and really like the matte black cars that I have seen. Anyone have personal experience with a complete vinyl wrap? How long does it last? How does one wash/protect it? I'm open to any opinions too just trying to think it through before I drop all of that money.

11-03-2010, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I like the matte black look. Can't really give you tips on a the wrap being that I have never done it. I know there are a couple of pictures floating around with a Z that has been completely wrapped. Maybe the owner can give you some more insight. __________________ Slightly modded

11-03-2010, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bluebatmobile The370Z.com Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 934 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Rep Power: 18	Wrap material is becoming more readily abundant and more advanced. Average life is 5-7 years. Bat __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com custom vinyl overlays: WWW.BLUEBATOVERLAYS.COM facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluebatoverlays/ @bluebatoverlays on IG

11-03-2010, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I wouldn't do it. I think matte black is played out and everyone should stop doing it now. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-04-2010, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bluebatmobile The370Z.com Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 934 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Rep Power: 18	Thats why I may wrap mine in a different color Bat __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com custom vinyl overlays: WWW.BLUEBATOVERLAYS.COM facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluebatoverlays/ @bluebatoverlays on IG

11-03-2010, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
jagodago Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 14 Drives: 09-370Z-Black-7spd Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the replies, I guess one question that comes out of this is if the lifespan is 5-7 years what does it look like from year 4 to year 7 if that makes sense. I don't want to have to drop 2 grand every 3-4 years to keep it looking good...

11-04-2010, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	I say do what YOU like not what everyone else does. You just better like it enough to live off the bad comments you might get. The life correct me if im wrong bat is mostly based on fading and discoloration not the actual material? So it will still look better then a car with 4-5 years of paint damage IMO.

11-04-2010, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I would eventually like to wrap my car matte titanium or grayish. That to me looks sick!

11-05-2010, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Check out the first post of this thread for some pictures. matte black 370z sighted in Vancouver __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-05-2010, 03:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 29	looking good acutally I went to a local shop here and he has satin black from Oracal vinyl supposed to be good quality and wanted to do my car in satin black as part sponsorship, I didnt felt like it at that time but now im thinking it might look good, specially when i will have the amuse kit on by December __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

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