Wrap questions

[cah076]

I am curious about the wraps I have been reading about, the more I read the more questions I have. Hoping to ask them all here and you all can help answer them!

1. If you wrap the entire exterior can the wrap be removed?
2. When removed, would this damage the paint job?
3. How long do wraps typically last?
4. Any special care to take as far as washing the vehicle?
5. If the vehicle is wrapped, theoretically the paint job under neath should not be damaged when off roading?
6. If you change the color of the ford logo on the front bumper, would you put wrap on it? Or a decal?
7. Changing the color of the svt logo on each side, would this be wrap as well?
8. If wrapping the interior, is this reversible?
9. Does wrapping the interior leave damage?
10. Interior wrap hard to maintain?
11. Does heat/sun have a substantial damaging affect of exterior/interior wrap?
12. What is a reputable dealer to purchase wrap from? For exterior/interior.
---I am located in northeast Alabama so I would imagine I would need to purchase online?
13. Anyone know a place that does wraps near Alabama?


I have a 2014 Black Raptor and I am interested in doing the inside silver parts in lime green, making the ford logo on the front lime green, and changing the svt logos to lime green.

Wondering if wrapping the entire exterior for paint protection is a good idea? I want to take it off road but cannot bring myself to just yet. I'm not ready to scratch up my paint lol.

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

I am curious about the wraps I have been reading about, the more I read the more questions I have. Hoping to ask them all here and you all can help answer them!

1. If you wrap the entire exterior can the wrap be removed?
2. When removed, would this damage the paint job?
3. How long do wraps typically last?
4. Any special care to take as far as washing the vehicle?
5. If the vehicle is wrapped, theoretically the paint job under neath should not be damaged when off roading?
6. If you change the color of the ford logo on the front bumper, would you put wrap on it? Or a decal?
7. Changing the color of the svt logo on each side, would this be wrap as well?
8. If wrapping the interior, is this reversible?
9. Does wrapping the interior leave damage?
10. Interior wrap hard to maintain?
11. Does heat/sun have a substantial damaging affect of exterior/interior wrap?
12. What is a reputable dealer to purchase wrap from? For exterior/interior.
---I am located in northeast Alabama so I would imagine I would need to purchase online?
13. Anyone know a place that does wraps near Alabama?


I have a 2014 Black Raptor and I am interested in doing the inside silver parts in lime green, making the ford logo on the front lime green, and changing the svt logos to lime green.

Wondering if wrapping the entire exterior for paint protection is a good idea? I want to take it off road but cannot bring myself to just yet. I'm not ready to scratch up my paint lol.

Where are you located in north east bama? I live in Scottsboro.

There are tons of places to get it done in Huntsville. Would love to check out the raptor one day and plan an Offroad trip

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[cah076]

You're not too far from me, I live in Gadsden now.

 

[Yukon Joe]

You are asking a lot of detailed questions for only wanting to add stickers to your Ford logo and the side vents. Hit up Chris at Design n Signs for Ford grill sticker. For the side vents, you can buy a new set and paint them. A wrap won't stick very well to those hard rounded edges.

I can't offer any answered to the interior questions, but I'll try to answer some of your questions in regards to a full wrap.

I am curious about the wraps I have been reading about, the more I read the more questions I have. Hoping to ask them all here and you all can help answer them!

1. If you wrap the entire exterior can the wrap be removed?

Yes, it can be removed.

2. When removed, would this damage the paint job?

In theory, no. However if you have any non- factory paint, it could get peeled of with the wrap.

3. How long do wraps typically last?

3 - 5 years. Most warranties will cover you for 2 - 4 years.

4. Any special care to take as far as washing the vehicle?

Yes, the wrap needs to be hand washed with a ph balanced soap. Automatic car washes are NOT recommended. However, if you do decide to use one, choose the low end option with no waxes or Rainx.

5. If the vehicle is wrapped, theoretically the paint job under neath should not be damaged when off roading?

Correct, the pin stripping will only be on the wrap. But the wrap will now show the scratches.
One option here would be to get a clear wrap with Xpel premium material. It has a self heading property to it. Where as my wrap if matte material shoes all the pin stripes.

6. If you change the color of the ford logo on the front bumper, would you put wrap on it? Or a decal?

A wrap is a large sticker. So really the are the same in that respect. Just order a pre cut decal.

7. Changing the color of the svt logo on each side, would this be wrap as well?

As stated above, the hard edges are difficult for wrap material to adhere to.

8. If wrapping the interior, is this reversible?
9. Does wrapping the interior leave damage?
10. Interior wrap hard to maintain?
11. Does heat/sun have a substantial damaging affect of exterior/interior wrap?

For the exterior. The wrap materials, 3M and Avery, both claim a 1% fade over a years period. Now if you don't use the proper soap or use improper waxes, the wrap will fade faster.

Also note that a wrap can become stained. I have a few spots that won't come off.

12. What is a reputable dealer to purchase wrap from? For exterior/interior.
---I am located in northeast Alabama so I would imagine I would need to purchase online?

I've wrapped two trucks thus far, and I would recommend two important things. 1) visit the wrap shop and look over their current work very closely.
2) buy your wrap from the shop that is doing the install. If not, the installer can blame the wrap printer for issues and the vise versa, the wrap printer can blame issues on the wrap installer. You may get no where when trying to work out ant issues.
13. Anyone know a place that does wraps near Alabama?


I have a 2014 Black Raptor and I am interested in doing the inside silver parts in lime green, making the ford logo on the front lime green, and changing the svt logos to lime green.

Wondering if wrapping the entire exterior for paint protection is a good idea? I want to take it off road but cannot bring myself to just yet. I'm not ready to scratch up my paint lol.

Good luck and read up on the many wrap threads here. Check out mine.
Also call some shops. The biggest thing is how the do their edging of the wrap. Do the tuck the corners? How many seams will be left on the truck.

Oh and expect to pay a few grand for a good wrap.

Again good luck.


Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[cah076]

Thank you for the information. I'm not sure what I want to do exactly. But that's why I asked so many questions. It will help me decide.