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Evo9lution 03-30-2018 09:08 AM

New member - wrapping question
 
Hi everyone,

I thought I'd join up the forum as I am currently looking to buy a C6 ZR-1. I am a British citizen and have always loved ZR-1s but having a wide LHD car in the UK (with our narrow roads) was never really feasible. However, I have recently moved abroad and need a LHD car registered here so I have decided to get a C6 ZR-1 now (I would love a C7 ZR-1 but apparently they will not be sold in Europe due to pedestrian safety regulations here :mad:).

Anyway, I have a general question. In order to protect the paintwork, I plan to wrap the car after I purchase her but my concern is about the removal of the wrap given how flexible the rear bumper is. Is it still fine to wrap a C6 ZR-1, like most other cars, or could the removal of the wrap actually cause the bumper to crack? I assume that it will deform and then return to shape but ...

Cheers for your advice (another question in the Technical section as well).

Have a good Easter everyone!

Daz

XfireZ51 03-30-2018 09:30 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Evo9lution (Post 276696)
Hi everyone,

I thought I'd join up the forum as I am currently looking to buy a C6 ZR-1. I am a British citizen and have always loved ZR-1s but having a wide LHD car in the UK (with our narrow roads) was never really feasible. However, I have recently moved abroad and need a LHD car registered here so I have decided to get a C6 ZR-1 now (I would love a C7 ZR-1 but apparently they will not be sold in Europe due to pedestrian safety regulations here :mad:).

Anyway, I have a general question. In order to protect the paintwork, I plan to wrap the car after I purchase her but my concern is about the removal of the wrap given how flexible the rear bumper is. Is it still fine to wrap a C6 ZR-1, like most other cars, or could the removal of the wrap actually cause the bumper to crack? I assume that it will deform and then return to shape but ...

Cheers for your advice (another question in the Technical section as well).

Have a good Easter everyone!

Daz

Are u wanting to wrap the entire car or use something like Cleartastic to protect the paint?

Evo9lution 03-30-2018 09:33 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51 (Post 276699)
Are u wanting to wrap the entire car or use something like Cleartastic to protect the paint?

It will be an entire colour change wrap (except the roof, which will have a clear wrap added). The main intention is to protect the paint (double-wrap the front sections) but also to add some individuality to the car :thumbsup:

G8nightman 03-30-2018 10:13 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
Are you asking about C4 Zr1 or C6 Zr1?


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Evo9lution 03-30-2018 10:27 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by G8nightman (Post 276706)
Are you asking about C4 Zr1 or C6 Zr1?

C6 ZR-1

G8nightman 03-30-2018 10:30 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
I don’t think on a c4 you will have an issue most of the people here are more familiar with the c4 Zr1.


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Evo9lution 03-30-2018 10:38 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by G8nightman (Post 276709)
I don’t think on a c4 you will have an issue most of the people here are more familiar with the c4 Zr1.

Thanks :thumbsup:

lfalzarano 03-30-2018 11:51 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
I would suggest you do more research on the Corvette Forum about transport wraps.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-question.html




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5ABI VT 03-30-2018 04:41 PM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Evo9lution (Post 276701)
It will be an entire colour change wrap (except the roof, which will have a clear wrap added). The main intention is to protect the paint (double-wrap the front sections) but also to add some individuality to the car :thumbsup:

SOunds like a vinyl wrap color change. It will be more than fine on the c6 zr1. Im going to guess you may be referring to the Jeremy Clarkson review where he pokes the rear end and shows its flimsy. There are panels on a lot of cars that are as soft even the C4 zr1 rear bumper can be pushed inwards a little. I'd recommend a quality brand for the wrap some shoppes push sponsored products and nowadays there are a LOT of cheap china brand wraps that just aren't the same as many of the top quality ones. Search 'C6 wrap' on youtube there are plenty of videos showing it being done and removed.

Z51JEFF 03-31-2018 03:06 AM

Re: New member - wrapping question
 
Not sure that might be a good idea,I’ve read it may damage the paint but I’ve never experienced the process.


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