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THREAD: I’ve had a few questions about the Up wrap so here’s a little more info for those of you that are curious about the process etc

Firstly, it started out as a bit of a laugh, a passing comment during a lockdown @APMCustoms team meeting....

THREAD: I’ve had a few questions about the Up wrap so here’s a little more info for those of you that are curious about the process etc Firstly, it started out as a bit of a laugh, a passing comment during a lockdown @APMCustoms team meeting....

I’d never considered wrapping my own car before but I was a bit miffed that VW didn’t offer blue from factory

Inspiration -> Mini’s Starlight Blue, VW’s Lapiz & BMW’s San Marino Blue

I’d never considered wrapping my own car before but I was a bit miffed that VW didn’t offer blue from factory Inspiration -> Mini’s Starlight Blue, VW’s Lapiz & BMW’s San Marino Blue

The closest we could get colour wise was 3M’s Gloss Blue Raspberry 1080 Series.

Hexis & Avery offer similar coloured films...but 3M is the way to go regarding ease of fitment, quality, durability etc.

Look at the timestamps below. A conventional hatchback colour change takes 2-3 days...factoring in prep, tear-down, application, quality control, polishing + coatings.

These boys managed it in near enough 5 hours

I opted for the sills (shuts) to be wrapped but not door returns, you just have to get in’n’out really quickly

The overall fit and finish is excellent, there’s only one ‘glue roll’ from where the vinyl had been sat on a shelf for allll of lockdown. Easily replaced.

I opted for the sills (shuts) to be wrapped but not door returns, you just have to get in’n’out really quickly The overall fit and finish is excellent, there’s only one ‘glue roll’ from where the vinyl had been sat on a shelf for allll of lockdown. Easily replaced.

I’ve been advised not to wash the car for a week, to let the adhesive do its thing. Jet wash-big no no

Special vinyl coatings are now available which work wonders like Gtechniq’s HALO. Easier to clean, hydrophobic bla bla bla....

I’ve been advised not to wash the car for a week, to let the adhesive do its thing. Jet wash-big no no Special vinyl coatings are now available which work wonders like Gtechniq’s HALO. Easier to clean, hydrophobic bla bla bla....

Price - A conventional colour change on a hatchback is roughly £1200+vat. There’s a lot of variables to this like film type, car size, shuts & returns...oh, and if you work there

#Perks

If ‘your mate can do it well cheaper’ that’s great...just expect to have it done twice

Price - A conventional colour change on a hatchback is roughly £1200+vat. There’s a lot of variables to this like film type, car size, shuts & returns...oh, and if you work there #PerksIf ‘your mate can do it well cheaper’ that’s great...just expect to have it done twice

Lastly if you have any questions or want a quote, just shout

Oh, and follow -> @APMCustoms

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