I know this is kinda old, but at least the latest post is less than a month old.
I'm thinking about trying to wrap my 95, I know how to paint, it but I don't have a place or the time to do it. I figure I could wrap it, to quote Johnny Cash, "one piece at a time".
What kind of finish do I need? I know it has to be smooth, but how smooth? Would, lets say, fine sanded epoxy primer be acceptable, or does it need to be glossy?
How do you get the wrap into the recessed lettering? Heat and a cloth glove? I wrapped a pair of bicycle fenders in the di-noc carbon fiber just using a hair drier and lots of pulling, but that's all convex, I expect concave is a whole different story.
How much overlap around door jambs, hood edges, etc. is required? Is any kind of sealer required on edges to prevent lifting? I used epoxy on the inside of the bike fenders.
I have a new hood, a steel replacement with (claimed) electrostatic primer, it's black and semi gloss, would need scuffing for paint, could it be wrapped as is, and painted on the inside?
I have a replacement front bumper cover, could it be wrapped with just a good cleaning to remove the mold release?
Why do I think I could wrap this thing? Well, other then the bumpers, it's mostly flat, think about it, on a 95 the hood, roof, trunk lid, doors, quarters, and fenders are mostly flat, yes they're curved, but not drastic, a bend on a flat surface is still flat, I can see the side scoop areas on the quarters being a bit of a pain. I know the biggest challenge will be the front bumper, I think I could do it in sections, and maybe get away with it.
Plus, I could get a finish with a wrap, that would be outrageously expensive with paint. Pearl, iridescent, carbon fiber look, camo, some not more expensive than solid colors. I figure I could get a 5 x 5 piece of the faux carbon fiber, about $100, and try the hood, if it works, go for it.
Anyhoo, I know this is a lot of questions, and I really do appreciate any advise, thank you