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Grit dog wrote:yes it can be done, and yes it’s the same as wrapping any other vehicle/surface. And yes it’s a lot of money for something that doesn’t last as long as paint, out in the elements.
And to stay on topic. I did wrap a camper, part of of one, once. Idk it was a pain and not that great.
Also there is a significant difference between vinyl wrap and vinyl decals. And it sounds like you’re after decals possibly?
Nah man. Wrapping your Mystery Machine in tinfoil to avoid The Man doesn't count.
Come to think of it though, that would be an amazing wrap. I wonder how our 44' 5er would look with a good wrap. And would I have to start wearing an ascot to look like Fred?
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hotjag1
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We had the 40' Allegro Bus completely wrapped last April. Cost was $10k.
That included taking off the mirrors, wiper motor/arms, window awnings, etc and removing all the old caulk around all windows, door, and all seams. After the wrap is completed, they recaulk everything with clear caulk.
It made our 2003 coach look brand new and we got a fresh caulking job included on all seams, windows, door, and attached accessories.
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Went by the graphics shop I found via Google. I never knew of this place in the back of an industrial park but WOW, were they impressive. They were working on multiple projects and we got the full tour.
In the end, for me to get multiple designs with my guidance, have the camper washed and prepped, and then have the graphics installed was going to cost me approximately $8.50 per sq. ft. Roughly $9,000-$10,000. They use 3M products which come with a 5 year warranty.
I have another shop I plan to go to. But all this is just for me to learn so when we go to Elkhart, I can make a more informed decision before ordering with no graphics, their standard graphics, or full body paint.
Thanks for everyone's input.
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hotjag1 wrote:We had the 40' Allegro Bus completely wrapped last April. Cost was $10k.
That included taking off the mirrors, wiper motor/arms, window awnings, etc and removing all the old caulk around all windows, door, and all seams. After the wrap is completed, they recaulk everything with clear caulk.
It made our 2003 coach look brand new and we got a fresh caulking job included on all seams, windows, door, and attached accessories.
Great story.
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The wrap will last 5 years or so.... suggest you have it painted with the design and colors you want and then you have a permanent solution vs a temporary
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JoeH wrote:The wrap will last 5 years or so.... suggest you have it painted with the design and colors you want and then you have a permanent solution vs a temporary
That does concern me. My campers have stayed in the shade while at home. They're underneath a shelter with a 90% shade cloth. The only time they see sunlight is during trips.
Not sure how much difference that will make.
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lawnspecialties wrote:JoeH wrote:The wrap will last 5 years or so.... suggest you have it painted with the design and colors you want and then you have a permanent solution vs a temporary
That does concern me. My campers have stayed in the shade while at home. They're underneath a shelter with a 90% shade cloth. The only time they see sunlight is during trips.
Not sure how much difference that will make.
It will make roughly the same amount of difference as the % split between out of the sun/uv rays and exposed.
The wrap will last 100 years if it’s tucked away in a dark hole, and maybe 5 years if you’re lucky, sitting in full sun in FloRida 24/7.
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JoeH wrote:The wrap will last 5 years or so.... suggest you have it painted with the design and colors you want and then you have a permanent solution vs a temporary
Thjs...if you order it blank, you should be able to take it to a good marine shop that can do graphics in high end 2part paint that will be good for the life of the rig...for a lot less money as the prep work should be minimal for a new rig.
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I'd be curious to know the difference in price of a wrap vs paint on a new rig. In our case with the multiple colors and swirl designs, a paint job was going to be 50k vs the 10k for the wrap. We expect 7 to 8 years on the wrap before we need to do it again as we keep it under cover when not using it.
Paint will definitely last longer and just doing graphics is the most reasonably priced way to go. Looking forward to hearing which option the op decides to do.
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hotjag1 wrote:I'd be curious to know the difference in price of a wrap vs paint on a new rig. In our case with the multiple colors and swirl designs, a paint job was going to be 50k vs the 10k for the wrap. We expect 7 to 8 years on the wrap before we need to do it again as we keep it under cover when not using it.
Paint will definitely last longer and just doing graphics is the most reasonably priced way to go. Looking forward to hearing which option the op decides to do.
It's definitely going to be awhile. Looks like we're not going to Elkhart until November. That will answer a lot of questions.
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