Wrapping a body kit

leighspped · 06-13-2011, 04:47 PM

Can I wrap a unpainted body kit? or does it need to be painted and primed first?

Thanks in advance

Econ · 06-13-2011, 05:03 PM

you can wrap an unpainted kit sure.

Carbon Fiber Element · 06-14-2011, 11:30 AM

Wrap with what?

leighspped · 06-14-2011, 11:47 AM

i was thinking a nice matte blue or some other off color matted just starting to plan for it. other then black no-one seams to vinyl wrap other then clear

Where in Jersey are you carbon?

Econ · 06-14-2011, 11:47 AM

i assumed vinyl

leighspped · 06-14-2011, 11:51 AM

i wasnt aware of options other then vinyl...
srry

bullitt5897 · 06-14-2011, 11:52 AM

Matte colors are harder to come by and cost much more than colors like matte white, matte grey, and matte black. there are several ways to go about it too. I am not in jersey but if your looking for a matte blue I can definitely price out the needed materials to get your job done with some spare material for "just in case"

bullitt5897 · 06-14-2011, 11:53 AM

CF Element wrapped his car in real CF Fiber!

he did a great job too!!!

leighspped · 06-14-2011, 11:58 AM

yea ive only begun my research... my idea was to wrap the car first and then when im ready for a body kit, Ill hopefully simply just wrap the new bumper's and side skirts so i'd order enough to have some lying around

mmmm real CF....

TypeOne · 06-14-2011, 01:18 PM

I would at least spray a basecoat or something on it... that way the vinyl has a nice smooth surface to adhere to. Wrapping raw FRP might not come out looking so hot.

leighspped · 06-14-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

I would at least spray a basecoat or something on it... that way the vinyl has a nice smooth surface to adhere to. Wrapping raw FRP might not come out looking so hot.

thanks for the input... all is useful

Carbon_z · 06-14-2011, 11:36 PM

wrap it in carbon fiber or a colored Kevlar to match car... just an idea

Calvin · 06-15-2011, 11:07 AM

^agreed with typeone

Carbon Fiber Element · 06-16-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leighspped

i was thinking a nice matte blue or some other off color matted just starting to plan for it. other then black no-one seams to vinyl wrap other then clear

Where in Jersey are you carbon?

Central Jersey...Edison.

06-13-2011, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	you can wrap an unpainted kit sure. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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06-14-2011, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	i was thinking a nice matte blue or some other off color matted just starting to plan for it. other then black no-one seams to vinyl wrap other then clear Where in Jersey are you carbon? __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

06-14-2011, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	i assumed vinyl __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-14-2011, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	i wasnt aware of options other then vinyl... srry __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

06-14-2011, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Matte colors are harder to come by and cost much more than colors like matte white, matte grey, and matte black. there are several ways to go about it too. I am not in jersey but if your looking for a matte blue I can definitely price out the needed materials to get your job done with some spare material for "just in case" __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-14-2011, 11:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	CF Element wrapped his car in real CF Fiber! he did a great job too!!! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-14-2011, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	yea ive only begun my research... my idea was to wrap the car first and then when im ready for a body kit, Ill hopefully simply just wrap the new bumper's and side skirts so i'd order enough to have some lying around mmmm real CF.... __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

06-14-2011, 01:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I would at least spray a basecoat or something on it... that way the vinyl has a nice smooth surface to adhere to. Wrapping raw FRP might not come out looking so hot.

06-14-2011, 11:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	wrap it in carbon fiber or a colored Kevlar to match car... just an idea __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

06-15-2011, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
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