Meguiar's Introduces Wraptivo Designer Car Wraps

[ClassicConcepts]

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I watched the guys putting that stuff on the Mustang, and all I can say is they are real artists! I've done vinyl and I don't think I'd attempt a full car without some training.
I can also see a large market for business vehicles, wrapping the car to become a moving billboard for your business. If it was affordable enough, more small businesses could do it.

[Zeta Detail]

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Those wrapped cars look awesome! Let's wait to see more pictures and more information.

On second thought, I'm willing to bet this is directly related to 3M's takeover of Meguiars since they've been making protective film for many years now.

Wraptivo's FAQ says that they use "the best-in-class technology of 3M films", so it seems true that the big company is behind this initiative, because it doesn't look like the natural market of Meguiar's.

[Poki]

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Hmmmmm, might be fun to change the look of my golf cart before attempting something bigger.

[hot rod]

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Another 3M product just like the headlight restoration kit.
Not that its bad thing. Just more toys to play with.

[Superior Shine]

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I have spent my life learning how to perfect paint with Meguiars. Now Meguiars wants to sell something to cover it up!?!? NOT UNTIL I AM COLD DEAD.

[cnfowler]

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I have spent my life learning how to perfect paint with Meguiars. Now Meguiars wants to sell something to cover it up!?!? NOT UNTIL I AM COLD DEAD.

I'm surprised, too.

I had a friend check into full car wraps for his wife's new style VW Beetle for her insurance company. Wow, those things are expensive. They didn't go that route. I wouldn't expect these to be any different. For those that think they may change the look of their vehicles every few months, I think you're going to be disappointed.

Colin

[hacker-pschorr]

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I had a friend check into full car wraps for his wife's new style VW Beetle for her insurance company. Wow, those things are expensive. They didn't go that route. I wouldn't expect these to be any different. For those that think they may change the look of their vehicles every few months, I think you're going to be disappointed.

Define expensive.

Even the most expensive wrap quote I received was significantly cheaper than any paint job I would be happy with. Also, anyone interested in changing their cars color every few months would most likely be doing it themselves. Not paying a company $50 - $100 per hour for install.

There is a small problem with the wrap market right now since most businesses that do wraps are sign shops catering to a commercial market. They are not geared up for a consumer product. 9/10 times the same product for commercial use is significantly more expensive. It's going to take time for the market of consumer wrap jobs to start becoming more common place.

Not to mention if you look around the web for "car wrap" you will see Enzo Ferrari's, McLaren SLR's, Lambo's etc.... Cars that people would like to experiment with colors but a re-paint would hurt the value. Also wrapping an entire front end is becoming more popular with expensive cars to protect the paint over the clear bra.

[Michael Stoops]

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While Wraptivo isn't going to be for everyone (what is?) it does open up a huge range of possibilities not only for custom show cars, business advertising, etc but you can play around a bit. You don't have to do the whole car. Want a carbon fiber hood? Wrap just the hood. Want a brushed stainless steel roof? Wrap the roof. Maybe you use a full sized pickup in your business - landscaping, for example - and you want to advertise that business, but don't want the entire truck looking like a billboard. Create your own custom graphics, including a photo of your best landscaping project, and wrap just the tail gate.

The possibilities are huge.

[Markus Kleis]

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While Wraptivo isn't going to be for everyone (what is?) it does open up a huge range of possibilities not only for custom show cars, business advertising, etc but you can play around a bit. You don't have to do the whole car. Want a carbon fiber hood? Wrap just the hood. Want a brushed stainless steel roof? Wrap the roof. Maybe you use a full sized pickup in your business - landscaping, for example - and you want to advertise that business, but don't want the entire truck looking like a billboard. Create your own custom graphics, including a photo of your best landscaping project, and wrap just the tail gate.

The possibilities are huge.

I think Mr. Stoops just hit the nail on the head - the possibilities are huge because Wraptivo is uniquely flexible (in terms of design and capability) and can be as large, or as small a part of your vehicle as you want.

I experienced this product first-hand at SEMA, and it really was pretty amazing. What takes this to the next level over traditional "wraps" is that you can get TEXTURED wraps!

The brushed aluminum looks AND feels like brushed aluminum. For the serious car-show guy, something like that could have some serious value.

[William_F]

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The brushed aluminum looks AND feels like brushed aluminum. For the serious car-show guy, something like that could have some serious value.

That's very interesting. I bet this could add a little flavor to things like interior door jambs. Wonder if they'd durable enough for use under the hood in place of the polished chrome/ss inserts or insulation blankets.

[xantonin]

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Honestly I'd rather have Meguiar's come out with this than someone else because I wouldn't trust anyone else's stuff on my paint.

I bet that is their plan all along...

[scottphys]

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In a totally non-sarcastic voice, "Why?"

What I mean is what does Meguiar's see in making vinyl car wraps? Don't get me wrong, I think they're great but I wouldn't have thought you guys coming out with that type of product.

Is there a future line of vinyl care products coming out?

Ryan

I think I have to agree. While it looks "cool" and may be fun, this seems a departure from what I always thought was the Meguiar's business model; quality car care.

I'm definitely not trying to knock it, but I agree with Ryan..."why?"

[Clutch34]

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Couldn't another question be, "why not"?

I mean, yes, Meguiar's does its best to provide products, tools, and suggestions for quality car care, but don't most of us do this to make our cars look amazing? Adding this wrap to cars is just another way of making the car look amazing, too -- just to a different audience.

Some of us are totally ok with putting innumerable hours detailing our cars, others are "lazy" or unwilling and pay top dollar to either have someone else do it for them, or go ahead and get it wrapped.

I'm totally neutral on the subject, by the way! I enjoy keeping my car looking good all the time, but I have also thought about getting it wrapped just for a temporary different look.

[jfelbab]

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Well if your clear coat is failing this might be an interesting approach, No?

[Clutch34]

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^ +1

Didn't think about that, good point.