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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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for gloss finishes, you treat it just like paint. for matte finishes, you need to hand wash it w/ soft cloths.

what we used on this project is the best vinyl wrap on the market, its high quality Oracal 970ra - its a specific automotive vinyl. the finish is gauranteed for 7 years. once applied you dont have to worry about weather more so than any regular paint job.

the only thing is with all matte finishes you cannot wax the car...nor would you want too lol

Originally Posted by Ricapar
The idea of doing this to mine has lingered in and out in my head a bit.

I'm curious: What's the maintenance on the wrap like? As far as washing the car, weather conditions, etc..
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Chris,
The Oracal 970ra wrap is even better stating:
10 years ? black & white; 8 years - colors; 6 years - metallic
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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Damn, think you must be addicted to wrapping! Great job and looking forward to the final pics!
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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Wowzerrs
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Impeccable job on this one. Truly a perfectionist!
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Motorcitym3
Yeah, can't wait! (Looking great thus far woohoo!)
hey I thought I saw something about you getting your car wrapped, is this it??
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by el'Skell
hey I thought I saw something about you getting your car wrapped, is this it??
Wheels & plate
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by el'Skell
hey I thought I saw something about you getting your car wrapped, is this it??
I AM the lucky one WOOHOO!
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Looking very good. I am stunned by how nice this looks.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Lookin great guys!
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