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View Poll Results: What color shall I wrap my vehicle?
Matte Grey 6 18.75%
Matte Black 10 31.25%
Matte Silver 12 37.50%
Other 4 12.50%
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Old 06-22-2010, 11:22 AM   #1
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Here's a nice link:

http://www.modernimage.net/_e/page/1053/RennTrack_Porsche_997s_Wrapped_Matte_White_with_Cu stom_Graphics_Decals_and_Stickers.htm


Or maybe the chrome look ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoTDfYJlJqk

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Old 06-22-2010, 11:34 AM   #2
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Those chrome wraps are pretty cool. I think a Boxster would look great in one.
Maybe with some gunmetal color wheels.

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Old 06-22-2010, 11:39 AM   #3
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When I had a small business, I looked into custom wraps for my Honda Element.
I talked with FastSigns.com in San Jose, CA. They quoted approximately $5,000 for a full car custom designed wrap. Even the windows could be wrapped.

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When I had a small business, I looked into custom wraps for my Honda Element.
I talked with FastSigns.com in San Jose, CA. They quoted approximately $5,000 for a full car custom designed wrap. Even the windows could be wrapped.

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I am not surprised seeing that a shop in Dallas, Texas vaguely quoted me they charge between $2,500-$5,000 for vinyl wraps, and matte finishes are on the lower end of the spectrum.

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Those chrome wraps are pretty cool. I think a Boxster would look great in one.
Maybe with some gunmetal color wheels
I could not agree more. As much as I would want to pull off a job to that degree, I feel that it would be better reserved for when I pull a trigger on a 997 in 2012. Thank you for the input!

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Here's a nice link:




Or maybe the chrome look ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoTDfYJlJqk
Monobonic's vehicle is absolutely stunning! White holds my heart due to the fact my first Porsche was a 1999 2.5L in Glacier White that I miss dearly.

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Apparently, there is a whole site dedicated to pics of Matte cars: http://www.mattecars.com/

Looks to be some wraps on there, too.

Matte is generally not my cup of tea, but that silver cayman looks very nice.
I had stumbled over the website yesterday afternoon. There are a few wild cards in there alongside a handful of vehicles that were tastefully modified. Unfortunately, it appears the website/blog has not been updated since 2008.
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Old 06-22-2010, 07:41 PM   #5
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If you voted for other, please specify in the thread the color you voted for.

Decisions, decisions.. Either I opt for the vinyl wrap next month or the TPC turbo kit in September. In any regard, I will have them completed in time, but it is a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils!
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This has a bold look.
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Though, I would stay away from this !
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Old 06-23-2010, 07:45 AM   #8
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I wonder how a wrapped car would respond to rock chips and such, seems it would protect the car better than a painted surface but what if you did get some small dings and needed it repaired?
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