jonty88 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Hi Guys, So following my post earlier in the week I have decided to get my cars front end resprayed next Tuesday to cover the scuffs and stone chips across the front. It's occurred to me I may want to protect my investment by using a clear vinyl on the bumper and bonnet buy I don't know much about it. Would you guys recommend it? Is it very noticeable? Will it last long or start to peel? How much is it likely to cost? Thanks for the help guys Quote
Ekona Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Pointless. Makes the car uglier as it IS noticeable (I've worked with both cheap stuff and the good stuff like Armourfend etc, and you can definitely see it), plus it'll still stone chip and then it's impossible to repair. Given the cost of the stuff + fitting, it works out cheaper to just get a front end respray every couple of years if you're that bothered. 1 Quote
AMT Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 When I bought my Z there was a Ferrari 612 for sale too and it had the film. It looked terrible, it seemed the older it got the worse it gets, fraying and peeling at edges and Ekona's right you can see it. Not sure on protection though, it must do something for all but the big stones hitting the car? Quote
Ekona Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 It does, but are tiny stone chips uglier than a slab of plastic film? I'm not so sure. Quote
jonty88 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Cheers for your comments guys, this pretty much answers any thoughts I had about getting it done. Its a NO from me Quote
DaddyCee Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 how much would a front end respray cost these days? Quote
jonty88 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Posted April 14, 2015 Mines costing 550, had prices ranging from 400-750 Quote
hensh65 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Another thing to keep in mind, you can't actually wrap the car until the paint has fully cured. I left my front bumper for a nearly 1 month and the the wrapper still managed to take some paint off on the underside of the bumper. by the time the bumper is ready for wrapping you will no doubt have a few stone chips already, just deal with it and save your money 1 Quote
jonty88 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Posted April 14, 2015 Another thing to keep in mind, you can't actually wrap the car until the paint has fully cured. I left my front bumper for a nearly 1 month and the the wrapper still managed to take some paint off on the underside of the bumper. by the time the bumper is ready for wrapping you will no doubt have a few stone chips already, just deal with it and save your money Thanks for the advice mate, definitely wont be getting it wrapped! 1 Quote
veilside z Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Yes I think best to leave the clear vinyl alone. The main problem with it as well is after a while, it actually discolours with a yellowish shade, much more noticeable with white vehicles. Edited April 15, 2015 by veilside z Quote
samsniss350z Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 I'm in total agreement with Veilside Z, this stuff is nasty and when it discolours it gets brittle. Quote
WINKJ Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Be different. Do it!! After all, it can't looks as bad as a leather car bra can it? Quote
jonty88 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Posted April 16, 2015 Be different. Do it!! After all, it can't looks as bad as a leather car bra can it? Haha your right on that mate! Ive opted out of it, gona see how long the re sprayed front lasts Quote
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