Paintless Dent Repair & Vehicle Wraps

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1. 

   Mercedes SL550 3M 1080 wrap - AGAIN :)

   October 1, 2011 by alltracpete

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   So I started and went to Matte Silver and then to Matte White. Heres the progression. I lost the wheels in the end.

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 5, 2011
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   Clean cut lines

   September 29, 2011 by bobwires

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   I'd love to see some pictures of the impossible grills/bumpers/etc where you have to make relief cuts, or simply patch in multiple pieces. I have seen a lot of crappy jobs.... and now I face a '99 Accord which will be rough! Here's the model Any advice is much appreciated.

   

   Last reply by bobwires, September 29, 2011
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   Need votes for Roland printer contest

   September 27, 2011 by gz sign designs

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   We entered our shop in a Roland creative printer contest so I asking everyone if you have a minute to click on the link below and vote for the Alien flight simulator entry#376.It would be greatly apreciated Once again Thanks. http://rolandcreativeawards.com/entry-prof...ight-simulator/

   

   Last reply by kats2112, September 28, 2011
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   2011 Nissan Juke 1 2

   September 19, 2011 by duggyb

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   Hey guys, i am not on this side of the forum much as i mainly do PPF so i keep my head in that forum, but did my THIRD ever set of lights working with the Oracal 8300 series transparent cast. well, just look at them, for some this may be simple, but was a real challenge for me! finally got them done though, the edging on these lights makes them a nightmare just curious if anyone else has done them? if so any pics? how did it turn out? crazy angles and contours on this light!! i am going to tackle the taillights in the next couple of days CC is welcome, Stealth Auto Protection Dustin

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 22, 2011
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   Rough price to wrap a car in the UK/Wales area

   September 18, 2011 by Guest griffin dai

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   I'm 50/50 on what to do with my current car. Its a Saab 9000 Aero (yep its old... but quick!!) and I've spent thousands on the performance side to get it over 450bhp, the plan was to push it even further this year to 500-550 but its not in the best condition bodywise with rust/dents etc but mechanically its fine. So I was going to swap all the performance bits across to a saab 9-3 and basically start again but am now thinking of sorting the bodywork out and then wrapping it in either a matt black or pearlescent white instead for a fresh look. How much ££££ would I be looking at to get it professionally wrapped and are there any decent places in South Wales/Bristol area I…

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 21, 2011
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   DARTZ in the news with BLACK LEATHER WRAP

   September 4, 2011 by WearTheFoxHat

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   http://www.upscalehype.com/2011/09/ferrari...e+(UpscaleHype)

   

   Last reply by Devil with bad attitude, September 12, 2011
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   Lamborghini Gallardo Complete Matte Black Color Change

   August 31, 2011 by Guest execpaintpro

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   Here is a link to all the pics. Love matte black on a lambo! Executive Lamborghini Color Change

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 2, 2011
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   Ford GT 40 Matte white wrap

   August 25, 2011 by gz sign designs

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   We just completed this project for a client that has two of these cars .Both are in red so he wanted to change the color on one of them to matte white.We used avery MPI 1005 W/DOL matte laminate.The red stripe on the car is the base color of the car.No cutting on the car was performed to achive the stripe .We still have a fem more pieces to wrap like the big side vents and the rear bumper.Customer wanted to keep some of the red as accents.

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 31, 2011
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   Vinyl brand / dealer

   August 17, 2011 by Guest CZtint

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   hey guys, I am doing some vehicle wraps as side grade job to tinting, trying out to get more into bussiness, done about 20 cars in total, but I need some good delaership for chrome films, I am using some 3Ms, mactac and other films, but I cant get my hands on chrome films somehow, one company in CZ already doing chrome wraps but they didnt want to tell me supplier (like I wonder why ) I have seen some pictures on window tint forums from Leo of red chrome bugatti, so I am wondering what brand of film it is, so I can start looking for supllier, also I am very grateful about any pointers or directions what films are best and so on, Thanks everyone in advance Edit: I've …

   

   Last reply by Guest, August 17, 2011
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    MasterCraft outline.

    August 1, 2011 by alltracpete

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    Does anyone have the outline for a MasterCraft X-35? i gotta to some graphics. Thansk!

    

    Last reply by alltracpete, August 15, 2011
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    Widebody and Race M3 BMW wraps

    July 18, 2011 by gz sign designs

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    Here's a couple of wrapped race M3 BMW's we did. All done using Avery MPI 1005 wrap film w/DOL 1060 overlam.

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 28, 2011
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    New Never Used Dentcrafters 72 Piece Master Set PDR Tools

    July 24, 2006 by Guest bodybender1957

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    I have a top of the line Dentcrafters 72 Piece Master Set of Paintless Dent Repair Tools for sale that have never been used. I purchased these new and never used them, I now have developed health problems and must sell. I paid $2100.00 for these new sell now for $1700.00 plus shipping.

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 16, 2011
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    Employment

    June 23, 2011 by TINTZEUS

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    I have a buddy who is looking to relocate to Southern Cal. San Fran south to San Diego. PDR and wheel repair. He is currently working with me at a large dealer and is looking for a change. If anyone hears of any positions open dealer or private please let us know thanks! Or just call him directly. Eric 720-212-3260

    

    Last reply by TintTech, June 25, 2011
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    Lamborghini Complete Color Change For Movie Shoot

    June 23, 2011 by Guest execpaintpro

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    We just recently finished a great project changing 4 Lamboghini Murci's from yellow to blue for an upcoming movie. We had 2 days to complete the job and here is a link to the pics: Lamborghini Complete Color Change Vinyl Wrap

    

    Last reply by yz101, June 23, 2011
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    PLEASE ADVICE!!

    June 19, 2011 by Guest b14231

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    The vinyl is really REALLY tough to pull back alot harder then vinyl i used on the training course and it leaves massive marks in the vinyl and makes the whole roof or bonnet look really dented HELP!!!!!!! please!! and different subject the role i bought from apa is really wavy really bad makes the whole roof stupidly wavy

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 19, 2011
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    Couple of Questions 1 2 3 4

    May 11, 2011 by Guest fozzy153

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    Hi all im ash im new to the forum. I had a couple of questions about tinting and vinul wrapping. All help greatly appreciated. Vinyl Wrapping - 1. I have tried wrapping vinyl on the curves of my car which i found very difficult can anyone offer any tips? 3. Do i put the vinyl on and then cut around the bits sticking out because if i do that there is alway a bubble what surrounds it? (ariel) 4. When doing the side of the car do i get one long strip of vinyl paper wrap it on and then cut in line with panels or do i wrap each panel at a time? 5 should i wrap over any plastic bits an example is my car on the side it has a long plastic black strip the size of about 8cm…

    

    Last reply by Jayz81, June 9, 2011
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    Matt vinyl over silver window trim

    April 15, 2011 by Guest shadowline

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    OK a few pics of matt black window trim it really looks so much better than the silver trim surround and couldnt do without a bit of carbon aswell...............

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 22, 2011
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    Even more carbon...... 1 2

    April 14, 2011 by Guest shadowline

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    Few internal trim parts on my Porsche Cayenne

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 18, 2011
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    More carbon pics

    April 4, 2011 by jpwindowfilms

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    Last reply by Guest, May 13, 2011
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    surface prep

    May 9, 2011 by H.G.

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    I am planning on a wrap fo my Tahoe just not sure yet what look I want , but ... there are some areas where the paint is chipped/peeling . If I feather the edges (sanding) will it be that noticable after the wrap? Or does anyone have any suggestions ? For "curb appeal" I was thinking of blue carbonfiber with white lettering for my logo. Would the cf kindof hide any imperfections?

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 11, 2011
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    Wrapping....the new avenue for tinters

    December 20, 2010 by Devil with bad attitude

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    Guys, Here's a time lapse link to a business that really appears to be catching on.....wrapping cars. If it wasn't for that fact that mine is red which is Ferrari's racing colour which is the most recognised, I'd nearly give it a go for a change. Amazing expertise IMHO and there has to be big bucks in this caper for sure. What do you think? Devil

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 11, 2011
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    Newbie with Glossy C/F vinyl advice

    April 3, 2011 by Guest griffin dai

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    Hi brand new here & a bit of a L O N G 1st post sorry! First off I'm by no means a pro or very experienced with these things but have been doing a few bits & pieces on my spare time off work....so be gentle!! I've been buying some of the 3D c/f vinyl wrap off ebay and have done a few dash kits for Saabs....(I'm a bit of a Saab Nut...) I've covered the following dashes for the 9000, 9-3 & 9-5 and a few other trim parts for my own 9000. I tried the 3M Di-NOC vinyl last year but prefer the 3D stuff as its cheaper and has a more of a sheen finish to it. Anyway...pics: Saab 9000 (mine) I was pretty chuffed with these until 2 hours later whe…

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 3, 2011
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    Recent Kia wraps

    March 23, 2011 by trimguy

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    A couple of hamster themed wraps for our local Kia dealer. 3mIj180.

    

    Last reply by Guest, April 27, 2011
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    Carbon obsessed 1 2

    March 15, 2011 by jpwindowfilms

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    Every time we do a Carbon wrap job, I can't bring myself to throw away and of the off cuts, so as time is passing our office is becoming a carbon fest. Phone, computer mouse, anything that will take an off cut gets done. :-D

    

    Last reply by tint_audiopros, March 31, 2011
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    pdr led light for sale

    March 30, 2011 by Guest dentout.com

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    Pro pdr light with 1 warm 1 cool strip light 220.00 with shiping. http://propdrsolutions.us/PDR-LED-Lights/S...%22-Solo-Series

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 30, 2011
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    Retro grunge wrap for our shop truck. 1 2

    March 22, 2011 by gz sign designs

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    In between customer jobs we needed to freshen up one of two shop trucks.So we decided to do a retro grunge look ,We got tired of flames and skulls.Plus we dedicated the roof to four of our family members whom passed. All printed on Avery MPI 1005 W/1060 gloss overlaminate, on a Roland VP540i.We even wrapped the center of the rims in gloss black.

    

    Last reply by kats2112, March 26, 2011
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    pdr forum

    March 24, 2011 by Guest dentout.com

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    please dont pull my post. I am trying to put together a forum for pdr and trying to get some trafic to it. If you want i will put up a link to tint dude on mine. this is not spam. i charge nothing for my site. For tips or Qs on pdr you can go to my site at www.pdrchat.forumotion.com If the mods dont want me posting my forum on the site, please pm me and i wont post it again. Thanks. Rich

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 24, 2011
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    Scotchprint Level 2 Training Dates

    March 16, 2011 by jason@aerotect

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    Hi all, just wanted to post our 2011 schedule for our Scotchprint Vehicle Wraps class. This class will prepare you for the level 2 test for 3M endorsement that takes place on day two. After the Level 2 test, we will get hands on with some level 3 and level 4 bulk vehicle wraps. You can visit www.scotchprint.com for more information and to register under "installer opportunities," to become Level 1 endorsed for free. If you are interested in taking one of our Scothprint classes, please contact me. You'll usually get a faster response from e-mail or by phone rather than a PM. Class sizes limited to 4 trainees. March 28th - 29th - sorry for the short notice - 2 spot…

    

    Last reply by jason@aerotect, March 16, 2011
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    New to business

    February 18, 2006 by Guest n-ovate

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    Hey guys, I've been in PDR for about a year now. Trained at DingKing in CA. What's the best way to gain experience -- storm chasing or working locally? I'm located in Oklahoma -- aka tornado alley.

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 21, 2011
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    To all you wrappers

    February 20, 2011 by TintTech

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    hahaha wrappers sounds like rappers. Anyways, I've done tint/clear bra for 5-6 years. I started getting into wraps last year and it was such a nice transition with the clear bra background(I find vinyl to be way more forgiving and easier to work than clear bra). I've done roofs, interior trims, entire cars, motorcycles, etc... but now I want to be more involved with it. I'm finding it hard to know where to go from here. I'm not a guy with 10 years experience like some of you but I know a fair amount of it and I was wondering what do I do now. I'd really like to dedicate myself to just wrapping from now on but since I'm kind of new to wraps I dont know how do you get a job…

    

    Last reply by TintTech, February 20, 2011
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    Average life of a vehicle wrap

    October 25, 2008 by alberts316

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    This is new to me and I want to know what is the average life of a wrap in regular conditions laminated and non. I am curious cuz I am looking at doing my 95 4runner.

    

    Last reply by TintTech, February 20, 2011
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    Tricky Wrap today.......... 1 2

    January 30, 2011 by Guest shadowline

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    Had a go today with some carbon fibre vinyl as i was quiet............wrapped the fridge freezer!!! What do you think then? !!! Hard to capture the weave on camera but looks really good in the flesh!!!

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 19, 2011
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    Wrapped race M3 BMW

    February 14, 2011 by gz sign designs

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    We recently just wrapped this road race M3 in Avery MPI 1005 W/DOL1060 overlaminate.The wrap is for the 2010 Grand - Am GS race champions.They just recently raced at Daytona 500 .Needless to say the car did not come back unscaved.

    

    Last reply by gz sign designs, February 17, 2011
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    Ford Wrap Program

    January 20, 2011 by Clearbraj

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    What are your thoughts on: http://fordcustomgraphics.com/index.php and http://www.fordcommercialgraphics.com/. Looks like Ford is getting into the wrap business? Who would do these installs? Looks like you order and the dealer installs? The pricing seems high for the graphics ( where we make all our $$) and the install is being farmed out or installed in house - note the estimated install costs after you pick the graphics... Joe

    

    Last reply by jason@aerotect, January 22, 2011
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    This might be a dumb question but...

    January 18, 2011 by TintTech

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    Well yeah. I've encountered a lot of those new none removable antennas and I know you can removed them from under the roof but do I really have to pull the headliner down?(I know how to is just a hassle just for a roof wrap) How are you guys doing this? Are you guys just using a plotter to do the shape of the antenna through a vehicle outline software or? I really don't have a plotter past 24 inches to run a 48-60 in roll of vinyl through. This is what I mean about those antennas Thanks to y'all

    

    Last reply by TintTech, January 20, 2011
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    2011 BMW art car!! Making wraps famous

    December 2, 2010 by The ///Man

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    http://blog.caranddriver.com/bmw-and-jeff-...m3-gt2-art-car/

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 19, 2011
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    check out some of these colors from foilacar.com

    January 17, 2011 by Guest wu99wu

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    sup sup, i'm new here, this site has been very helpful for my wraps! was wondering if anyone has seen this site/colors of vinyl. do you know who makes this stuff? i would like to buy some of it but not sure where to look... most interested in the "chrome black (bronze)" color http://www.foilacar.ae/colors.html http://www.foilacar.ae/ga-color-change.html

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 17, 2011
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    Aluminum Window Trim

    December 23, 2010 by Guest shadowline

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    OK as title many guys wrapped the ally trim around the side windows? Any pros/cons tricks etc to think of? Its on a Porsche Cayenne? Cheers Fellas

    

    Last reply by TintTech, January 11, 2011
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    Silverado camo edition

    January 10, 2011 by gz sign designs

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    We recently had the opportunity to wrap a new Chevy silverado for a local car dealer.The problem was that all the camo prints and disks images were not good enough,so we took it upon ourselves to design our own camo pattern in house.This print was totally designed to be more realistic than a rendering type that is currently avalible.It has a depth look to it.Plus it can be placed on the vehicle and the sides will match up to the hood,roof,and tailgate without a break in the pattern.

    

    Last reply by gz sign designs, January 10, 2011
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    handle removal sequoia

    January 7, 2011 by tintgirl2000

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    i'm wrapping a 2004 toyota sequoia. Can't figure how to remove outside handles. Anybody have the info I need before I tear something up!

    

    Last reply by tintgirl2000, January 7, 2011