The cheaper way to change car color~~ Wrapping and Plastidip

Actually recently i just know about these products, it's really help and save me $$$ a lot... because my car paint is a bit dead and received ridiculous quoted from workshop, $3000+++ for repaint whole car or $2000++ for wrapping whole car...

So i decided to do it by myself during weekend......

1st, i ordered vinyl papers from oversea, it took around 1+ week to deliver

Matt White for car body
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps1a0c6618.jpg

Matt Black for front bonnet
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps632d9e63.jpg

Panoramic roof film
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps006aad1a.jpg

Tools:
1. heat gun/ hair dryer
2. scissor / cutter
3. card

Original look.....
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psab364764.jpg

and also bought new bodykit for it..
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...pse288a44c.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psf21700ae.jpg

ok, let start the works... removed the car handles, badges, taillights, and etc...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psc8bb6f7f.jpg

as this is my 1st time, i got no experience in previous... so i had spent almost 2 hrs to wrap the this 2 parts....
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psc19f832b.jpg

Spent 2 days just done 80% :(
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps30a063d5.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps648c6f29.jpg

then let start the plastidip.....

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps34278cfc.jpg

1st coat on the spoiler
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps61dca305.jpg

after 5 layers on it
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps5b19b55d.jpg

at the mean time, also spray the side mirrors..
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...pscd552f46.jpg

after that, start to paint my wheels.... you need to wash it and dry it before paint
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps8d4369ce.jpg

after 4-5 layers of matt black as base coat
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps2ee8e991.jpg

then another 4 layers of gold metalized as top coating...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps9e4e6987.jpg

how's look it white car with gold wheels? actually wanna keep the front lip as black colour, but.... look like not match... so....
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psf05d37f2.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psa75ee3ed.jpg

finally.... all done.....
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...pscbf653f6.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps8b1daa6f.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psd3974692.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps4a195132.jpg

Not bad man for first try :thumbsup:

Good work for doing DIY,did you think about PlastiDip the whole car instead of vinyls?

You can buy full kit from USA for whole car spray

Looks good mate, did you need to change any rta records going from silver to matte white etc?

$3k to paint a euro ? That's a pretty decent price !!

Nice results on the vinyl, got up close pics in sunlight ?

As above, there are platidip car respray kits available, this looks good though! props man

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Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T

Not bad man for first try :thumbsup:

Good work for doing DIY,did you think about PlastiDip the whole car instead of vinyls?

You can buy full kit from USA for whole car spray

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i did, but my house owner not allowed me to do that.....

by the way, how much for the full kit??

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Originally Posted by duzy

Looks good mate, did you need to change any rta records going from silver to matte white etc?

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yes mate, i need to go and update the inform....

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Originally Posted by tiksie

$3k to paint a euro ? That's a pretty decent price !!

Nice results on the vinyl, got up close pics in sunlight ?

As above, there are platidip car respray kits available, this looks good though! props man

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$3k to repaint is too dear for me mate, im only a poor worker :( ....

so far i only spent $250 for vinyl paper to whole car, and $175 plastidip for wheels and spoiler and mirrors...

Wow!
That looks great dude, kudos!

Makes me really want to PlastiDip the wheels and mirrors on my Prelude.

Less than $500 to completely change the colour of your car. Decent job mate ! Did you run through any encounters while you were doing so that made you frustrated ?

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Originally Posted by Russ.

Wow!
That looks great dude, kudos!

Makes me really want to PlastiDip the wheels and mirrors on my Prelude.

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thanks....

just go ahead... easy+cheap to repaint ur wheels n mirrors

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Originally Posted by MIKO_OL

Less than $500 to completely change the colour of your car. Decent job mate ! Did you run through any encounters while you were doing so that made you frustrated ?

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the only part is removed the door handles... and also it's a bit hard to do it by self, it will be more easy if someone can give you a hand...

What brand/type of vinyl did you use?

Love the final product, very clean.

that looks awsome mate, kudos!

how do you find the plasti dip? i went to a meet recently with 2 car that were done in it.
they were gritty to touch and had fine runs in overlaped places (im a painter so getting picky)
and obviously not being able to sand or buff its stuck like that.

also interested in how you rounded it around the doors? as in did you just cut it flush in the door gaps or cut halfway though and fold it around behind the door and front guard?

Again looks the part mate, well done

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Originally Posted by Red_EG4

What brand/type of vinyl did you use?

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i got no ideas what brand is it, i just know they r made from china... not bad actually the quality....

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Originally Posted by SQXPRT

Love the final product, very clean.

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thanks mate...

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Originally Posted by BAT_MANS_B20CRX

that looks awsome mate, kudos!

how do you find the plasti dip? i went to a meet recently with 2 car that were done in it.
they were gritty to touch and had fine runs in overlaped places (im a painter so getting picky)
and obviously not being able to sand or buff its stuck like that.

also interested in how you rounded it around the doors? as in did you just cut it flush in the door gaps or cut halfway though and fold it around behind the door and front guard?

Again looks the part mate, well done

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thanks mate... i found the plastidip from Ebay.... now i will suggest to plastidip rather than paint....

about the vinyl i just fold it around behind the door and front guard.... so from outside is look ok, but when u open the doors/bonnets you will c 2 different colors... honestly no one will c it while driving / parking

where did u get body kit OP> ?

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Originally Posted by Snoop_gee

where did u get body kit OP> ?

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from ebay... can make a good deal through outside ebay...

I rarely visit OzHonda, but I noticed this thread after replying to a PM and I just have to say, fantastic job.

People don't realise the guts you need to undertake a job like this and the process would've been slow and painstaking, but the result is wicked. Good on you for getting stuck in, the Euro looks great!

wow dude that looks very nice!

How did you find doing the intricate parts like the lips and bumpers?

hey mate how's the wrap holding up? nice DIY!!

hey mate
i wanna know if you did the door jambs as well?
nice DIY

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Originally Posted by curtis265

wow dude that looks very nice!

How did you find doing the intricate parts like the lips and bumpers?

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these part really killing me and took a bit long time, just used the heat gun to heat it become soft and be careful to stick it to...

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Originally Posted by davidvtec

hey mate
i wanna know if you did the door jambs as well?
nice DIY

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Thanks mate..
no, i just wrapped the external exposed area only... lol

does the vinyl look like car paint? pretty impressive.

According to thoughts some of the benefits of a rubber-wrap..........
A)All the same benefits of wrapping with vinyl:temporary color change,factory paint protection in turn protecting the value of your vehicle
B)Affordable alternative to wrapping in vinyl
C)Instant face lift for faded,worn,mismatched, old, even peeling paint or clear coat.
D)Change the color of your wheels. Instant and cheaper than having them restored or refinished
E)Eliminate chrome trim easily and temporarily



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I really want to change the colour of my teggy to white. I'll look into this method. Thanks OP looks great!