Post by: Dazzler on January 17, 2018, 06:06:37
But the 2nd place, a signwriter , was even worse $476!
A quick search would suggest the vinyl itself would only be around $50 retail.
Dazz has a quick scan of mates that owe him favours... :evil:
Post by: The Gonz on January 17, 2018, 06:10:29
Post by: Dazzler on January 17, 2018, 06:49:28
I can get you a lovely AUSCAM scheme if you happen to scan in my direction. :whistler:
$hit, do you owe me a favour? Awesome! :happydance: :happydance:
Post by: The Gonz on January 17, 2018, 07:04:05
Post by: Dazzler on January 17, 2018, 09:03:24
Post by: mickd on January 17, 2018, 11:17:15
If anyone else has or is considering doing this I'd be interested to know what they paid or were quoted. So far one place has quoted $350 which I thought was steep. I expected around $250 to $300.
But the 2nd place, a signwriter , was even worse $476!
A quick search would suggest the vinyl itself would only be around $50 retail.
Dazz has a quick scan of mates that owe him favours... :evil:
Dazz, the parts / material is usually the cheap part of a job, the rest is for the experience / knowledge / workmanship and warranty provided by the installer.
You could buy the wrap and have a crack 👍
Post by: Dazzler on January 17, 2018, 20:13:41
If anyone else has or is considering doing this I'd be interested to know what they paid or were quoted. So far one place has quoted $350 which I thought was steep. I expected around $250 to $300.
But the 2nd place, a signwriter , was even worse $476!
A quick search would suggest the vinyl itself would only be around $50 retail.
Dazz has a quick scan of mates that owe him favours... :evil:
Dazz, the parts / material is usually the cheap part of a job, the rest is for the experience / knowledge / workmanship and warranty provided by the installer.
You could buy the wrap and have a crack 👍
True. The only problem I'd have is the aerial, but I might just do that. Watch a few You tube vids and grab few pointers off @Glacius :evil:
Post by: butters7388 on January 19, 2018, 11:52:16
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Post by: Dazzler on January 19, 2018, 19:18:03
I got quoted $60 for just the small part between roof and spoiler.
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Cheers. That seems reasonable as it's a bit fiddly. If I had a Premium I would have probably considered doing that bit myself, but at $60 it's probably worth getting it done professionally. Seems a bit weird that when they designed the car from the ground up they didn't make the black spoiler part cover that whole area. :crazy2:
Post by: Cookie Thumper on January 19, 2018, 20:03:26
True. The only problem I'd have is the aerial, but I might just do that. Watch a few You tube vids and grab few pointers off
Should be able to pop the back off the headliner down and undo the bolt that fixes the aerial in position.
Ive done some vinyl work in the past and it is not hard, A heat gun and soapy water is your friend.
Post by: beerman on January 19, 2018, 22:05:32
Have you defected?
Post by: The Gonz on January 19, 2018, 23:27:06
No, it's simply a global Aussie export success story. :victory:
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2018, 03:55:12
True. The only problem I'd have is the aerial, but I might just do that. Watch a few You tube vids and grab few pointers off
Should be able to pop the back off the headliner down and undo the bolt that fixes the aerial in position.
Ive done some vinyl work in the past and it is not hard, A heat gun and soapy water is your friend.
Cheers. I've done decals on 2 cars the soapy water certaily helps.
Post by: Surferdude on January 20, 2018, 04:13:25
The car looks great as it is.
I reckon the black will detract from it.
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2018, 12:25:48
Just my 2c worth Dazz.
The car looks great as it is.
I reckon the black will detract from it.
Thanks Trevor, I value your opinion. It will extract from my wallet as well. :sweating: :crazy1:
Post by: beerman on January 20, 2018, 12:29:33
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2018, 12:32:16
When I get my new i40 I can guarantee I won't be doing vinyl anything. :cool:
The new one will have a different front and stuff than the original won't it?
Post by: Surferdude on January 20, 2018, 19:14:25
Different front AND rear.When I get my new i40 I can guarantee I won't be doing vinyl anything. :cool:
The new one will have a different front and stuff than the original won't it?
They'll be straight. :happydance:
Post by: beerman on January 20, 2018, 23:03:49
Yes front, rear and wheels will be different. Not to mention the DCT auto. The suspension was supposed to have been worked over by the Australian team too, not that I had much of an issue with how the old one handled.
It's funny the good people at QBE will pay for everything....Except the CTP insurance on the registration. For that I have to pay $330.
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2018, 23:05:00
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2018, 23:07:26
Not to mention the steering wheel :D
Yes front, rear and wheels will be different. Not to mention the DCT auto. The suspension was supposed to have been worked over by the Australian team too, not that I had much of an issue with how the old one handled.
It's funny the good people at QBE will pay for everything....Except the CTP insurance on the registration. For that I have to pay $330.
Plus your excess I guess (how much was that?)
Will or did you get a refund on the remainder of the old rego?
Post by: beerman on January 20, 2018, 23:13:35
They get the wreck and the rego (which I'm not worried about, as I get 12 months with the new one :happydance:)
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2018, 23:24:09
Post by: beerman on January 20, 2018, 23:46:10
Because my invoice had a full tank of fuel on it.......So does the new one :happydance:
Post by: Dazzler on March 12, 2018, 21:15:42
Post by: mshk99 on August 18, 2018, 13:24:46
I got quoted $60 for just the small part between roof and spoiler.
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Cheers. That seems reasonable as it's a bit fiddly. If I had a Premium I would have probably considered doing that bit myself, but at $60 it's probably worth getting it done professionally. Seems a bit weird that when they designed the car from the ground up they didn't make the black spoiler part cover that whole area. :crazy2:
Totally agree, that small section between the glass roof and and the black spoiler is an eyesore, especially against white. It wasn't too hard to wrap myself, just needed some attention to the edges. Just saved myself $60 :victory:
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Post by: Dazzler on August 18, 2018, 21:07:55
I got quoted $60 for just the small part between roof and spoiler.
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Cheers. That seems reasonable as it's a bit fiddly. If I had a Premium I would have probably considered doing that bit myself, but at $60 it's probably worth getting it done professionally. Seems a bit weird that when they designed the car from the ground up they didn't make the black spoiler part cover that whole area. :crazy2:
Totally agree, that small section between the glass roof and and the black spoiler is an eyesore, especially against white. It wasn't too hard to wrap myself, just needed some attention to the edges. Just saved myself $60 :victory:
Nice job. Well done. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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Post by: Dazzler on September 07, 2018, 12:59:04