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RusH_
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Post #1 post 9th September 2010 - 02:45 PM
So i decided i was going to try something a little different, as the title states, Matte Black

Not much to tell really, i've been spending my hours after work for the last few weeks, progressively wrapping my 34 in Matte black vinyl.
Im using an Avery 900 series for anyone interested.

Its been a long process so far, and a steep learning curve as i work with vinyl on a daily basis, but haven't ever attempted wrapping anything on this scale.

Been trying to keep taking photos as i go.

Originally posted this up on SAU but thought id share it else where as well






Some work on the finer details...


This post has been edited by RusH_: Sep 9 2010, 03:01 PM

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RusH_
Post #2

Outside Elite Racing Developments down at Yatala
RusH_
Post #3

Work on the Front bar, this part was a biatch, not fun at all, and i was not fully satisfied at this stage
Several hours later this is how she looked

Having the front bar done really made a huge difference to the look of the car
RusH_
Post #4

Now the rear bar, car is nearly complete at this stage, with the only thing remaining being the bootlid getting the centre tail light welded and re-sprayed, then the vinyl will go on

Again this was a tough one, and doing it in winter made it that much more difficult, as the vinyl gets increasingly hard to work with in cold conditions, next time ill be doing all of the work in the garage with heaters to keep the temp in check
RusH_
Post #5

Some pressies arrived from Japland not long ago, should go nicely me thinks




Before


After
Granthem
Post #6

Fantastic job! I wouldn't have the patience to attempt something like this

mark1414
Post #7

Always undecided on matte black. Something I think it looks tuff other times it just looks cheap and nasty. As long as your happpy though.

MISS33
Post #8

Absolutely loving this Steve. Can't wait to see it in person!! You have done an amazing job and you should be really proud of yourself :Drink:

turbo x-trail
Post #9

Win!!

looks tough to do man... props for your skills/commitment!

Attention to detail is epic too!

AddoBmx
Post #10

Looks pretty cool, especially because it doesn't have the inconsistency in paint that most matt can jobs end up with.

RusH_
Post #11

QUOTE (Granthem @ Sep 9 2010, 03:12 PM) *
Fantastic job! I wouldn't have the patience to attempt something like this

Cheers Grant,
Im surprised you didn't see the thread on SAU where it all started :P
And yeah it certainly tested my patience, but im happy with how its come

QUOTE (mark1414 @ Sep 9 2010, 03:15 PM) *
Always undecided on matte black. Something I think it looks tuff other times it just looks cheap and nasty. As long as your happpy though.

Each to their own i guess, it's not going to be everyones taste but that's cool with me :P

QUOTE (MISS33 @ Sep 9 2010, 03:18 PM) *
Absolutely loving this Steve. Can't wait to see it in person!! You have done an amazing job and you should be really proud of yourself :Drink:

Thanks heaps Belinda, in another few weeks you'll see her in person!

QUOTE (turbo x-trail @ Sep 9 2010, 03:26 PM) *
Win!!

looks tough to do man... props for your skills/commitment!

Attention to detail is epic too!


Cheers dude,
There is actually still a fair way to go for my own personal liking, in the door jams and small nooks and crannies, mostly since i've gone from white to black which means any small bits of white can be seen through

Bug Boy
Post #12

Shit mate I think it's awesome! It really looks a lot better than a matte black paint job imo. I'd NEVER be able to do something like that.

313GNT.Aurion
Post #13

where do you get this wrap from mate?

RusH_
Post #14

QUOTE (313GNT.Aurion @ Sep 9 2010, 03:47 PM) *
where do you get this wrap from mate?


A few places stock different kinds of wrapping vinyl, i use Supply one

TPG
Post #15

EVO, the uk mag vinyl wrapped their R35 GTR in midnight purple, looked hot.

I would defiantly look into this if I wanted a colour change.

Gagginforit
Post #16

How does that vinyl shite come off? Does it. Looks like a top job man, nice.!

RusH_
Post #17

QUOTE (TPG @ Sep 9 2010, 03:54 PM) *
EVO, the uk mag vinyl wrapped their R35 GTR in midnight purple, looked hot.

I would defiantly look into this if I wanted a colour change.


It is a great option for a color change,
Im already planning to do more cars, (not necessarily in matte black, but even in gloss colors)

What's more, if you get tired of it, it can be removed quite easily and your original paint is un-harmed underneath, that is of course if you had decent paint to begin with, if you are applying this over crappy peeling paint, expect that its going to peel some off with the vinyl as you remove it.

S2krazie
Post #18

How much did it cost you to supply the wrap?

RusH_
Post #19

QUOTE (Gagginforit @ Sep 9 2010, 03:57 PM) *
How does that vinyl shite come off? Does it. Looks like a top job man, nice.!


It has a strong adhesive but you can simply peel it off with a little elbow grease and patience

typeX
Post #20

QUOTE (mark1414 @ Sep 9 2010, 03:15 PM) *
Always undecided on matte black. Something I think it looks tuff other times it just looks cheap and nasty. As long as your happpy though.



^^^^This

But I like it on the 34. Looks good. :Drink:

CALIbrated
Post #21

QUOTE (RusH_ @ Sep 9 2010, 03:49 PM) *
A few places stock different kinds of wrapping vinyl, i use Supply one

i wonder if jason has upgraded their shitty laptops yet haha

turbo x-trail
Post #22

How tough is the vinyl in terms of cleaning it and its resistance to rock chips/shopping trolley dents?

Do you have to be real careful to avoid damaging it?

inb4jdm
Post #23

Looks awsome!

synesthesia
Post #24

I like it. As others have asked, what's the cost to wrap a full car and what is the durability like?

EUniqe
Post #25

looks the buisness :Drink:

vomit
Post #26

Turned out pretty good, well done.

Touge Torana
Post #27

need matt black wheels now
looks ...not right

Fx_crafter
Post #28

You have literally taken the idea out of my head and put it into real life, i love you for this! lol

My plan for about a year now has been to buy a r34 When i get off my P's, make it matt black, and i also want to use vinyl (for this benefits of easily removing it, keeping the original paint job brand new etc etc)
But as im sure we have all had an amazing idea, that just doesnt turn out to be so amazing in real life, so i wasnt quite sure about it, but now that I can see a real life reference, my/your idea is awesome, looks awesome and i'll definately be doing it now (sorry not copying you or anything )

As said above it obviously needs the right wheels to complete this thing, which im sure you are getting to, so good luck with that choice because it could really set the car off nicely with the right rims.

If you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost you to do this?

KammdUP
Post #29

nice black offset rims and coilovers and car will be done

W1NT3R
Post #30

Thats awesome! You have patience man...

RusH_
Post #31

Thanks for all of the compliments guys,

Firstly with regards to taking care of it, it gets dirty real quick as most black cars do, only matte black shows it a lot more, that said aome water and a cloth or mitt will clean it up in no time at all, i carry a bottle of meguires quick detailer in the car at all times lol

Secondly, it can tear quite easily if you bump it with something rough or sharp but at the end of the day i think anyone who cares about their paint enough shouldn't have a problem with avoiding doing any damage to it

Now to price.
I spent around $800-900 in vinyl alone, its not a quick process so labour is the killer so if you want something like this done, budget at least 3k
Also bear in mind though that u can go many different colors and is also completely reversible.

RusH_
Post #32

Yes matte black wheels are on the agenda, and she already has a set of jap spec super street coilovers

neil_se
Post #33

QUOTE (RusH_ @ Sep 9 2010, 03:49 PM) *
A few places stock different kinds of wrapping vinyl, i use Supply one


Avery from Supply 1?

DK777
Post #34

nice man... i saw this on sunday or monday lol, going down lyton rd in murrarie.
Tried to catch up to you though i turnd off onto the gateway. looked good :Drink: (was in black s15)

RusH_
Post #35

QUOTE (Fx_crafter @ Sep 9 2010, 08:03 PM) *
You have literally taken the idea out of my head and put it into real life, i love you for this! lol

My plan for about a year now has been to buy a r34 When i get off my P's, make it matt black, and i also want to use vinyl (for this benefits of easily removing it, keeping the original paint job brand new etc etc)
But as im sure we have all had an amazing idea, that just doesnt turn out to be so amazing in real life, so i wasnt quite sure about it, but now that I can see a real life reference, my/your idea is awesome, looks awesome and i'll definately be doing it now (sorry not copying you or anything )

As said above it obviously needs the right wheels to complete this thing, which im sure you are getting to, so good luck with that choice because it could really set the car off nicely with the right rims.

If you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost you to do this?


Thanks fx, this is only stage I of my plans for the wrap, more to come in the next few weeks,

Not worried about u doing the same, i believe they say imitation is the greatest form of flattery :Drink:

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