Wrapping a Defender 90???

Hi all,

I've been thinking about 'wrapping' my Defender (once I get it) using Plastidip..

Have you ever wrapped your Defender?... any tips on when doing it?.... or would you advise on not to do it?....


(P.S, I don't yet have a Defender, i'm planning ahead for when I get one)

Thanks guys and I look forward to hearing back from you,

Daniel.H

Best head over to the introduction section first. We like new peoples to do that

What's your username going to be when you've been here a while

It can be done but it's not as easy as a normal vehicle, rivets, seams, etc

TheNewcomer said:

Have you ever wrapped your Defender?... any tips on when doing it?.... or would you advise on not to do it?....

Daniel.H

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Hi Daniel,

Like any car you will need something with good quality bodywork before you do anthhing else! A number of folk think that by wrapping a car will remove all of the dings and rust/corrosion blotches but this is not the case. If anything the bodywork needs to be in very good condition and well prepped prior to adding the wrap.

A Landy will have its own intrinsic challenges due to the nature and indents of the body so don't expect it to be a cheap job. It will be above average price I reckon.

Good luck with the Landy search.

All the best,

Andrew

Chap on here had it done for £1500. Main thing to ask is why? Why to you want it wrapped?

Chances are if your going laning/P&Ps then you may end up just damaging the wrap more than paintwork.

Hi Daniel.H

My advice is don't do it. Iv spent years wrapping show cars such as jags, mercs, lotus, bmw etc.

I now have a 110 CSW, that will be hand painted. Wrapping is quick and easy to do and with the right amount of skill can be a quick stunning effect.

However you must use a good quality vinyl to start with and the body work has to be almost perfect. Any imperfection will show and if you go mat it show even more. All the nice flattish panels on a defender make it quick to wrap but as said you also have all the rivets etc to cope with.

Plastic coat again works in the same way, every imperfection can be seen.

Also consider that you can currently wrap in another colour without the need to change the log book via DVLA, however the law on this is in the process of changing even if its considered a temporary covering.

Temporary is also correct for the fact that if a lack of fitting experience and the prepping isn't perfect the wrap will peel off, while of roading and in a car wash/jet wash.

Matt wrap shows dirt quickly, it can stain and any rub marks also stand out.

So now lets loo at the cost, a half decent job is going to cost around the £1500 mark, a paint job sprayed about the same, but a hand paint job half and if you need to touch a bit in you can any time.

So as I said, I wouldn't do it, but think carefully first.

I have some pictures of a b2500 pick up I wrapped recently in matt orange and black carbon fiber, they do show how it is done if any one wants to see them.

how about doing it this way,

they say art is for arts sake

http://inhabitat.com/wallpapered-dumpsters-change-how-we-view-urban-waste/

Thank you very much for all of your comments and advice, I appreciate it.

From what you have all said I don't think i'll be wrapping the car .

The main reasons of wrapping it was for looks and minimising the risk of rust, but as you said the wrap is only going to get damaged and probably rip..

Thanks again for all of your advice.

Daniel H

(P.S, regarding my username Wack61, don't know what i'm gonna do once i've been on here a while )

If your willing to spend that kind of cash. Check out Line-X the do full resprays for £1200 - £1600 depending. The paint is indestructable and almost bullet proof, literally. Yet it has to be carefully applied as once its on it will NEVER come off.