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hugger6933 · 06-16-2021, 08:33 PM

I have a customer that has ordered a truck and what she said was 60-72. I of course have the 67-72 stuff that I am working on, she wants a patina type truck but the problem with that is I have been working on fenders doors and bedsides and the like in off times for a while I have tons of primed ready to paint parts, so her ideas of a patina are problematic for me. I did think of a wrap and she owns a sweet shop that sell all types of candies and one of her ad things is gumballs, so I thought a wrap to look like gumballs might be an idea. Has anyone wrapped their truck what kind of money did the wrap cost? We are supposed to get together in the next few days to work out really what she is looking for [IE LS vs old school small block] things of that nature. she had one back in the day she said but it was long and that is one thing she does not want it has to be short. Thanks for your help if you can provide any. Jim

**special-K** · 06-17-2021, 05:51 AM

Paint it

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-17-2021, 11:01 AM

A wrap on the Race Car is $1000. Simple flat panels mostly

**Boog** · 06-17-2021, 12:17 PM

I am curious about a wrap also. My 03 Tahoe has failing clear coat but no rust so I was wondering about wrapping it. Cost wise and longevity of it. Obviously it's not something you would go to a body and paint shop for so who does it? My truck is high mileage so I won't spend for a paint job.

sick472 · 06-17-2021, 12:23 PM

A few of the sign companies around here do vehicle wraps.

**HO455** · 06-17-2021, 01:04 PM

We had a couple of Suburbans go through the body shop several years ago. We did some minor body repairs before they got wrapped by another vendor. They were around $2200 each for the wrap jobs. Which was considerably cheaper than doing the same custom work in paint. The vendor did warn the owners to only expect a 5 year lifespan on the wraps.

**Warrens69GMC** · 06-17-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I am curious about a wrap also. My 03 Tahoe has failing clear coat but no rust so I was wondering about wrapping it. Cost wise and longevity of it. Obviously it's not something you would go to a body and paint shop for so who does it? My truck is high mileage so I won't spend for a paint job.

803-791-1221
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**Steeveedee** · 06-17-2021, 01:18 PM

If you drive a lot of miles, companies will pay you after putting their brand on your vehicle.

**Getter-Done** · 06-17-2021, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I am curious about a wrap also. My 03 Tahoe has failing clear coat but no rust so I was wondering about wrapping it. Cost wise and longevity of it. Obviously it's not something you would go to a body and paint shop for so who does it? My truck is high mileage so I won't spend for a paint job.

Me 2.
I will get a Quote from a awning place/ Sign place soon.

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89AKurt · 06-20-2021, 05:15 PM

I saw this last weekend in Williams. Sorry I can't help other than for inspiration.

Lethal Tendencies · 08-06-2021, 02:54 PM

I wrapped my tailgate

**raggedjim** · 08-06-2021, 05:45 PM

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I wrapped my tailgate

Pics of the chopped top would be appreciated.

Thanks, Rg

Jeff1971 · 08-06-2021, 07:04 PM

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Just did a dune buggy. They have a lot of curves. It was not easy but it made me believe I could do a car or truck if it suited me. I bought it from an outfit named Metro Styling. Cost about 250 and had some left over. Dune buggies are rather small. I’m sure a truck would take four times as much.

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Jeff

**Getter-Done** · 08-06-2021, 08:25 PM

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Just did a dune buggy. They have a lot of curves. It was not easy but it made me believe I could do a car or truck if it suited me. I bought it from an outfit named Metro Styling. Cost about 250 and had some left over. Dune buggies are rather small. I’m sure a truck would take four times as much.

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Jeff1971 · 08-07-2021, 12:08 AM

Thanks for the flip!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-07-2021, 12:33 AM

Here's another idea

**davischevy** · 08-07-2021, 11:23 AM

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I thought he had wrapped it and hung it up to dry.

**Getter-Done** · 08-07-2021, 11:27 AM

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i thought he had wrapped it and hung it up to dry.

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Peanut74 · 08-08-2021, 10:01 PM

Can't really help with your question but do have some input. If she plans on changing the graphics every couple of years a wrap makes sense. But if its a one time thing I would steer her to paint. A third option would be to paint it and then put a stripe of gumball graphics down the sides and tailgate. Like pictured above. Keep us posted I would like to hear what her plan is, Good Luck

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-09-2021, 06:46 AM

Only my headers...

hugger6933 · 08-09-2021, 07:21 AM

Sunshine thats funny I like your wrapping. I have not even heard back from her, been working on another truck anyway I guess I 'll get on it soon. I've stopped everything to work on the 68 LeMans that has been sitting in the back of the shop to get her running again I think it is time for her to go. Jim

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-09-2021, 05:53 PM

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Sunshine thats funny I like your wrapping. I have not even heard back from her, been working on another truck anyway I guess I 'll get on it soon. I've stopped everything to work on the 68 LeMans that has been sitting in the back of the shop to get her running again I think it is time for her to go. Jim

Thanks, Hugger, it was fun. The DEI wrap kept underhood heat way down, looked cool, and was eerily quiet, especially in underground parking garages. The human ear barely heard the rumble, but all the alarms on the little BMWs would bark as she rolled by. Lasted 7 years in Arizona.
But do as I say and not as I do, and never wrap your headers, unless you're racing. Reasons: 1]Voids lifetime header warranty. 2] Moisture gets trapped in the weave and slowly rusts the piping.
Here's a shot of my old hedders after the drivers side blew out...

06-16-2021, 08:33 PM	#1
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Has anybody wrapped?? I have a customer that has ordered a truck and what she said was 60-72. I of course have the 67-72 stuff that I am working on, she wants a patina type truck but the problem with that is I have been working on fenders doors and bedsides and the like in off times for a while I have tons of primed ready to paint parts, so her ideas of a patina are problematic for me. I did think of a wrap and she owns a sweet shop that sell all types of candies and one of her ad things is gumballs, so I thought a wrap to look like gumballs might be an idea. Has anyone wrapped their truck what kind of money did the wrap cost? We are supposed to get together in the next few days to work out really what she is looking for [IE LS vs old school small block] things of that nature. she had one back in the day she said but it was long and that is one thing she does not want it has to be short. Thanks for your help if you can provide any. Jim

06-17-2021, 05:51 AM	#2
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06-17-2021, 11:01 AM	#3
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06-17-2021, 12:17 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? I am curious about a wrap also. My 03 Tahoe has failing clear coat but no rust so I was wondering about wrapping it. Cost wise and longevity of it. Obviously it's not something you would go to a body and paint shop for so who does it? My truck is high mileage so I won't spend for a paint job. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-17-2021, 12:23 PM	#5
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? A few of the sign companies around here do vehicle wraps. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

06-17-2021, 01:04 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? We had a couple of Suburbans go through the body shop several years ago. We did some minor body repairs before they got wrapped by another vendor. They were around $2200 each for the wrap jobs. Which was considerably cheaper than doing the same custom work in paint. The vendor did warn the owners to only expect a 5 year lifespan on the wraps. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

06-17-2021, 01:18 PM	#8
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,674	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? If you drive a lot of miles, companies will pay you after putting their brand on your vehicle. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-20-2021, 05:15 PM	#10
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? I saw this last weekend in Williams. Sorry I can't help other than for inspiration. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

08-06-2021, 02:54 PM	#11
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? I wrapped my tailgate Attached Images

08-06-2021, 07:04 PM	#13
Jeff1971 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Weiser Idaho Posts: 68	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? Just did a dune buggy. They have a lot of curves. It was not easy but it made me believe I could do a car or truck if it suited me. I bought it from an outfit named Metro Styling. Cost about 250 and had some left over. Dune buggies are rather small. I’m sure a truck would take four times as much. Darn iPad makes photos flip , sorry. Jeff

08-07-2021, 12:08 AM	#15
Jeff1971 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Weiser Idaho Posts: 68	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? Thanks for the flip!

08-07-2021, 12:33 AM	#16
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? Here's another idea __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-08-2021, 10:01 PM	#19
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? Can't really help with your question but do have some input. If she plans on changing the graphics every couple of years a wrap makes sense. But if its a one time thing I would steer her to paint. A third option would be to paint it and then put a stripe of gumball graphics down the sides and tailgate. Like pictured above. Keep us posted I would like to hear what her plan is, Good Luck __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

08-09-2021, 06:46 AM	#20
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,500	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? Only my headers... Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-09-2021, 07:21 AM	#21
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Has anybody wrapped?? Sunshine thats funny I like your wrapping. I have not even heard back from her, been working on another truck anyway I guess I 'll get on it soon. I've stopped everything to work on the 68 LeMans that has been sitting in the back of the shop to get her running again I think it is time for her to go. Jim



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