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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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I dont see any pictures other then your sig...
Looks like they are showing up for everyone else just fine.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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i cant see em either
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Thank you TIM Z for those questions and OP for answering. But I have one more question.

After the estimated 3-5 years of life for the wrap, could you just peel it off and have the original paint left in good condition? Or does it screw up the paint underneath?

I hope the truck wouldn't have to be re-wrapped every 3-5 years. Unless you wanted to.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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That is going to look awesome when done. Love the wheels too.
Any plans for performance? If so, why do you do the wrap first as opposed to the performance mods first?
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by tones2SS
That is going to look awesome when done. Love the wheels too.
Any plans for performance? If so, why do you do the wrap first as opposed to the performance mods first?
Well as far as performance goes...look at my sig. If I want to go fast I have other vehicles to do that with. I am sure I will start doing stuff to the truck though.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by matemike
Thank you TIM Z for those questions and OP for answering. But I have one more question.

After the estimated 3-5 years of life for the wrap, could you just peel it off and have the original paint left in good condition? Or does it screw up the paint underneath?

I hope the truck wouldn't have to be re-wrapped every 3-5 years. Unless you wanted to.
As long as its the original paint in good condition, It should look as good as new. The wrap peels off with a heat gun and a little elbow grease. They usually use and adhesive remover. If there going to re wrap it's usually something like alcohol.

If there is New paint or body work underneath it can Pull it up if it wasn't done properly.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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As long as its the original paint in good condition, It should look as good as new. The wrap peels off with a heat gun and a little elbow grease. They usually use and adhesive remover. If there going to re wrap it's usually something like alcohol.

If there is New paint or body work underneath it can Pull it up if it wasn't done properly.
Correct. Wrap is just like a clear bra a lot of guys put on their cars to save for rock chips.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Stangkilr
It looks to be almost the same color as your truck.
Yeah, noticed that!!

I see people using this color more and more which is cool!! Just means when I repaint mine I'm gonna have to step it up to something different once again!!
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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That looks good. They are doing a great job also and way cheaper than paintwork.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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After I get all the bodywork done on mine I'm going to talk to my buddy who does wraps and see about getting mine done in a matte finish but don't know what color yet. I can't wait to see yours finished.
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