Vinyl Car Wraps as alternative to Woodgrain?

Discussion in 'Woodgrain' started by need a wagon, Dec 9, 2010.

  1. silverfox

    silverfox New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2009
    Messages:
    16,780
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Wisconsin
    :biglaugh: I agree, Ist. But, what impresses me is the great job in applying that wood grain. No wrinkles and it is adhered in all the small & large creased and spherical areas. Impressive job.
     
  2. rancheronut

    rancheronut New Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2010
    Messages:
    230
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    montana

    vinyl wrap is for lazy people ,that want a cool looking paint job but have no ambition to do it right the first time.
     
  3. BlueVista

    BlueVista Well-Known Member Charter Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    1,900
    Likes Received:
    141
    Trophy Points:
    155
    Location:
    Northeast Ohio
    Every Nascar team uses wraps as far as I know.
    Mickey Mouse would use shelf liner on his wagon if he had one..;)

    The Di-Noc is 8 mils thick, not too easy to work.
    The 3M High Performance film recommended for the exterior of cars is 2 mils and the woodgrain has a clear finish applied after printing.
     
  4. goldenroadie96

    goldenroadie96 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    3
    Location:
    Jacksonville, FL
    has anyone done a wrap on just the wood grain and used an alternative pattern (IE Carbon Fiber pattern )?
     
  5. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

    Joined:
    May 18, 2011
    Messages:
    22,124
    Likes Received:
    1,435
    Trophy Points:
    808
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    Woody

    goldenroadie I know this is very little help. But my 55 Chevy wagon was ghost flamed and stripped by a man in Jacksonville. (?) Been in town, know it's big!
    Just guessing but for what wrap will cost I'd prefer airbrushed woodgrain that will last for many years and be no worry of pealing off.
    There's another painter in the Ocala area who did his 48 or so Pontiac woodie wagon airbrush as a sample of his work.
    Seems like finding them and others would be fairly easy from car events, yellow pages, etc.
     
  6. goldenroadie96

    goldenroadie96 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    3
    Location:
    Jacksonville, FL
    Thanks Model T1.... I am actually planning to learn airbrush this fall so that may be the route to go ,,,,, Haven't found the Roadie I am looking for yet but his will allow me to consider ones with bad woodgrain (made an offer on one but he wanted full asking price) thought is carbon fiber effect within the woodgrain.... and then painting the outer trim black.and the SS style hood with scoop and painting carbon fiber .. just a vision in my head for now
     
  7. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

    Joined:
    May 18, 2011
    Messages:
    22,124
    Likes Received:
    1,435
    Trophy Points:
    808
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    I always wanted to do striping and airbrushing. Seemed to never have time. Maybe you can find a beater or an old hood or fender to practice on. Or the neighbor's Kia.:rofl2:
     

Share This Page