Who’s Had Thier Stinger wrapped?

[Paladin611]

Greetings,

I am currently in talks to getting my Stinger wrapped. The discussions started out as an estimate for a vinyl PPF bra, and now I’m just thinking about changing the entire color AND protecting the paint. I’m currently mesmerized by a certain shade of metallic dark green.

My question is: Are there any of you who have had this project done on your Stingers? Can you share how much the job costed, so I can get a feel for an average?

Thanks!

 

[Ulikefishsticks]

It will be dependent on your area but I was quoted about $9000 for a wrap and a PPF over the entire car. That included removing PPF already on the car too and doing some minor paint correction before the wrap went on. I only got that one quote and I don't know if that was higher than most places or not. I ended up only getting my roof wrapped.

 

[Paladin611]

It will be dependent on your area but I was quoted about $9000 for a wrap and a PPF over the entire car. That included removing PPF already on the car too and doing some minor paint correction before the wrap went on. I only got that one quote and I don't know if that was higher than most places or not. I ended up only getting my roof wrapped.

If I get quoted 9k, I’ll probably wind up only wrapping my roof and hood too. Thanks for the reply. That would certainly be too much.

 

[TheBusch]

Greetings,

I am currently in talks to getting my Stinger wrapped. The discussions started out as an estimate for a vinyl PPF bra, and now I’m just thinking about changing the entire color AND protecting the paint. I’m currently mesmerized by a certain shade of metallic dark green.

My question is: Are there any of you who have had this project done on your Stingers? Can you share how much the job costed, so I can get a feel for an average?

Thanks!

I was quoted $2200 for a full two-tone 3M job. Out the door with badge removals/installs and all door jams it was $3000

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

How long would these professional wraps last? They protect the paint correct?

 

[MerlintheMad]

I was considering Fed Orange or a close equivalent until I read on here that wrap is not PPF; it does not protect like PPF; it's thinner for one thing. So, I bagged that idea. I've held the idea (from what I've read) that a full wrap done correctly is at least $3K and would still reasonably cost up to twice that much. Things like a backed warranty for materials and workmanship would be worth paying a higher price for. I'd also look into product quality and only pick from the best recommended brands. You can't go wrong with 3M.

Here's how I would go about it: do a search and find a local installer, as for instance this one in my area: looks good! Color Change Vinyl Wraps | Utah Car Wrap Company | Queen of Wraps They've been at it a long time and their spiel is convincing to me. "Start at $4,000" for a full wrap, with all possible trim and parts removed to ensure as much paint covered as possible. Quality, and you pay for it. Look for reviews: these guys are 4.7 out of 159 reviews; that's pretty solid.

In any case, a good wrap is going to cost a lot less than a full paint job and last looking good just as long. You could probably get two wraps done for the price of a real quality paint job; maybe three wraps even. It depends on the price and quality of install. I'm sure some are a lot less expensive and yet do a credible job that lasts looking good for years. One of those reviews said that their wrap still looks like new after five years. That's pretty impressive.

 

[Paladin611]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I finally have an appointment for this Sunday, at a place called Automotive Aesthetics. I decided to go partial. Therefore, Sunday will be the roof and hood in a 3M gloss black. The following Friday will I will be getting a $375 PFF bra placed on my front bumper, before the roads eat up my new paint job. Pics to follow on a new thread!! Here’s a sample of what the hood will look like.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I finally have an appointment for this Sunday, at a place called Automotive Aesthetics. I decided to go partial. Therefore, Sunday will be the roof and hood in a 3M gloss black. The following Friday will I will be getting a $375 PFF bra placed on my front bumper, before the roads eat up my new paint job. Pics to follow on a new thread!! Here’s a sample of what the hood will look like.

Like a bee or wasp ready to sting you!

Looking sharp!!

 

[Paladin611]

Like a bee or wasp ready to sting you!

Looking sharp!!

Thank you! Keep in mind, though, that is not my car in the picture- but rather, what my car will look like after Sunday. Yes, I was thinking the same...if you look directly at the front “face” of the car it looks just like a bee. It’s fitting that this is a Stinger!

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Thank you! Keep in mind, though, that is not my car in the picture- but rather, what my car will look like after Sunday. Yes, I was thinking the same...if you look directly at the front “face” of the car it looks just like a bee. It’s fitting that this is a Stinger!

haha!