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Old 01-01-2018, 05:20 PM   #1
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Wrap or not wrap

Yup $3k or so. But if my friend does it cost will be parts only. That’s why am thinking of wrapping instead of painting. I have a place where I can get it painted for about two grand and a local poor service center claims they’re pretty good at what they do.

I’m still considering painting instead of wrapping it. I also want to change out the headlights. And I want to get a different steering wheel. My steering wheel has some issues.

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Old 01-01-2018, 09:20 PM   #2
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Yup $3k or so. But if my friend does it cost will be parts only. That’s why am thinking of wrapping instead of painting. I have a place where I can get it painted for about two grand and a local poor service center claims they’re pretty good at what they do.

I’m still considering painting instead of wrapping it. I also want to change out the headlights. And I want to get a different steering wheel. My steering wheel has some issues.

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What issues does your steering wheel have?
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Old 01-02-2018, 01:56 AM   #3
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What issues does your steering wheel have?


The top part is rough kind of like dry Raught. Tried a steering wheel cover but did not like the feel. Looking to replace it.


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Old 01-02-2018, 05:30 AM   #4
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$2 grand for a paint job is pretty cheap for most shops. I got mine painted at Maico (I know, scratch and shine!) and it looks very nice. Including bodywork, painting the door jams and both trunks it was $2100, with some discounts and by scheduling it in the shop's slack period, it came in at about $1600. 4 year guarantee, btw.

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I wouldn't wrap instead of painting. I live in the desert southwest and I think it wouldn't last in our summer sun & heat.
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