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kearney

Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 563

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:34 pm Post subject: Paint vs Wrap

Hi



A chap on the local field  is wrapping his RV with vinyl rather using paint  



Has anyone done this with a -10.  If so was the result as expected? I'd be interested in knowing how long it took and what the cost was. 



I have tried contacting Aircraft Wraps in Florida but haven't been able to get them to return a call.



Also, recommendations on a shop to see would be useful. 



Cheers



Les

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philperry9

Joined: 23 Nov 2011
Posts: 381

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:01 am Post subject: Paint vs Wrap

I have seen one and wasn't impressed.    It looked great online and in person it was a different story. Kinda like online dating........so I've been told.  



I don't know what the weight difference between the two would be, but I saw enough of the wrapped plane to know it's not anywhere close to a good (or even bad) paint job.  And I can't imagine its any lighter than paint.  



I suppose they'd be fine for accents and stripes, etc.   But a full wrap leaves a whole lot to be desired.......  unless you're just looking to attract attention online and not really let people see it in person.  



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		   On Aug 5, 2017, at 1:35 AM, kearney <kearney(at)shaw.ca> wrote:

 

 

 

 Hi

 

 A chap on the local field  is wrapping his RV with vinyl rather using paint  

 

 Has anyone done this with a -10.  If so was the result as expected? I'd be interested in knowing how long it took and what the cost was. 

 

 I have tried contacting Aircraft Wraps in Florida but haven't been able to get them to return a call.

 

 Also, recommendations on a shop to see would be useful. 

 

 Cheers

 

 Les

 

 

 

 

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2872

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:16 am Post subject: Paint vs Wrap

I'd have to agree wholeheartedly. The ones that I've seen don't rival even a poor paint job. For accent stripes, great, but anytime you plan to wrap it around something like the Cowl inlets, it's going to look like crap.  The most I would do with vinyl is paint the airplane a single solid color, and then throw on vinyl striping.  For that, it could be pretty nice. Especially for the N number, if you are like a buddy of mine who would really love to change his and number. Wink wink L.

Tim

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		   On Aug 5, 2017, at 10:00 AM, Phillip Perry <philperry9(at)gmail.com> wrote:

 I have seen one and wasn't impressed.    It looked great online and in person it was a different story. Kinda like online dating........so I've been told.  

 I don't know what the weight difference between the two would be, but I saw enough of the wrapped plane to know it's not anywhere close to a good (or even bad) paint job.  And I can't imagine its any lighter than paint.  

 I suppose they'd be fine for accents and stripes, etc.   But a full wrap leaves a whole lot to be desired.......  unless you're just looking to attract attention online and not really let people see it in person.  

 Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 5, 2017, at 1:35 AM, kearney <kearney(at)shaw.ca> wrote:

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> Hi

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> A chap on the local field  is wrapping his RV with vinyl rather using paint  

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> Has anyone done this with a -10.  If so was the result as expected? I'd be interested in knowing how long it took and what the cost was. 

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> I have tried contacting Aircraft Wraps in Florida but haven't been able to get them to return a call.

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> Also, recommendations on a shop to see would be useful. 

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> Cheers

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> Les

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> Read this topic online here:

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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471509#471509

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tomhanaway

Joined: 12 Aug 2006
Posts: 111
Location: Murphy, NC

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:08 am Post subject: Paint vs Wrap

Yeah L.





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		   On Aug 5, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 I'd have to agree wholeheartedly. The ones that I've seen don't rival even a poor paint job. For accent stripes, great, but anytime you plan to wrap it around something like the Cowl inlets, it's going to look like crap.  The most I would do with vinyl is paint the airplane a single solid color, and then throw on vinyl striping.  For that, it could be pretty nice. Especially for the N number, if you are like a buddy of mine who would really love to change his and number. Wink wink L.

 

 Tim

 

> On Aug 5, 2017, at 10:00 AM, Phillip Perry <philperry9(at)gmail.com> wrote:

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> I have seen one and wasn't impressed.    It looked great online and in person it was a different story. Kinda like online dating........so I've been told.  

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> I don't know what the weight difference between the two would be, but I saw enough of the wrapped plane to know it's not anywhere close to a good (or even bad) paint job.  And I can't imagine its any lighter than paint.  

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> I suppose they'd be fine for accents and stripes, etc.   But a full wrap leaves a whole lot to be desired.......  unless you're just looking to attract attention online and not really let people see it in person.  

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> Sent from my iPhone

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>> On Aug 5, 2017, at 1:35 AM, kearney <kearney(at)shaw.ca> wrote:

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>> Hi

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>> A chap on the local field  is wrapping his RV with vinyl rather using paint  

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>> Has anyone done this with a -10.  If so was the result as expected? I'd be interested in knowing how long it took and what the cost was. 

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>> I have tried contacting Aircraft Wraps in Florida but haven't been able to get them to return a call.

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>> Also, recommendations on a shop to see would be useful. 

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>> Cheers

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>> Les

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>> Read this topic online here:

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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471509#471509

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Lenny Iszak

Joined: 23 Mar 2008
Posts: 270

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Paint vs Wrap

I wasn't impressed by the wraps either. Looks great on pictures. Still have to paint it or at least prime it and every unevenness in that shows through the vinyl.

And yeah N numbers are easier to change if they are not painted on with one color and two different shadows. But who changes N numbers anyway 

And who is this L. guy? 

 	  tomhanaway wrote: 	
		  

Yeah L.





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		   On Aug 5, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Tim Olson <Tim> wrote:

 

 

 

 I'd have to agree wholeheartedly. The ones that I've seen don't rival even a poor paint job. For accent stripes, great, but anytime you plan to wrap it around something like the Cowl inlets, it's going to look like crap.  The most I would do with vinyl is paint the airplane a single solid color, and then throw on vinyl striping.  For that, it could be pretty nice. Especially for the N number, if you are like a buddy of mine who would really love to change his and number. Wink wink L.

 

 Tim

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kearney

Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 563

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: Paint vs Wrap

Hmmm,



I don't know how we got to online dating from a thread on aircraft wrapping but I supposed that is a topic for another thread. 



I appreciate the comments. I may try to check out examples that have been done by an aircraft wrap shop. I need to find a paint alternative as there are no paint shops near where I am..



Cheers 



Les

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Kelly McMullen

Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 1188
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:21 pm Post subject: Paint vs Wrap

So what do you prime it with?? 8^))

Do you do a prime and base coat, or a two step epoxy primer without a base coat?

Or can you just polish the bare aluminum and wrap that.

Which brand and type of primer? It has to be at least 10 years since

the last primer wars. 

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On Sat, Aug 5, 2017 at 12:32 PM, Lenny Iszak <lenard(at)rapiddecision.com> wrote:

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 I wasn't impressed by the wraps either. Looks great on pictures. Still have to paint it or at least prime it and every unevenness in that shows through the vinyl.

 And yeah N numbers are easier to change if they are not painted on with one color and two different shadows. But who changes N numbers anyway 

 And who is this L. guy? 

 tomhanaway wrote:

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> Yeah L.

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> Sent from my iPad

> >  On Aug 5, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Tim Olson  wrote:

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> >  I'd have to agree wholeheartedly. The ones that I've seen don't rival even a poor paint job. For accent stripes, great, but anytime you plan to wrap it around something like the Cowl inlets, it's going to look like crap.  The most I would do with vinyl is paint the airplane a single solid color, and then throw on vinyl striping.  For that, it could be pretty nice. Especially for the N number, if you are like a buddy of mine who would really love to change his and number. Wink wink L.

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> >  Tim

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 Palm City, FL

 2014 RV-10, N311LZ - 300 hrs

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jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 2:23 pm Post subject: Paint vs Wrap

I maintain a -10 that is wrapped. It is not as nice as paint, probably, although I have not seen it after being washed, which would make a difference. The compound curves would be really hard, and the one I'm talking about has a painted cowl. I think you would be happier with paint. 



Jesse Saint

Saint Aviation, Inc.

352-427-0285

jesse(at)saintaviation.com



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		   On Aug 5, 2017, at 1:35 AM, kearney <kearney(at)shaw.ca> wrote:

 

 

 

 Hi

 

 A chap on the local field  is wrapping his RV with vinyl rather using paint  

 

 Has anyone done this with a -10.  If so was the result as expected? I'd be interested in knowing how long it took and what the cost was. 

 

 I have tried contacting Aircraft Wraps in Florida but haven't been able to get them to return a call.

 

 Also, recommendations on a shop to see would be useful. 

 

 Cheers

 

 Les

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471509#471509

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