Colour change via vinyl wrap

[JohnL]

Got a few questions regarding this.

Do you have to inform the dvla of colour change?

How easy is it to remove the rear spoiler on the vxr?

[Rusty2009]

It's a grey area on a wrap as to weather or not you have to inform DVLA some say yes some say no, always worth a phone call to cover your back.

[bhalay207]

I didn't think you have to with wrap as it's not a permanent colour change

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[tucpal]

best talk to your insurer just to be on the safe side
just tell them this is not a permanent color change
you will struggle to get the spoiler off possible but it is bonded on
heat and a wire pulled under the spoiler will work
but you can well imagine the damage to the paint work not recommended
and pulling it off could warp the spoiler

[bhalay207]

http://www.vehiclewrapfilms.co.uk/conten...on-changes

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[tucpal]

well there you go there is the answer to your question

[JohnL]

Yup cheers folks. I've requested some samples of vinyl. As you can probably guess I'm fed up with white.

Just need to come up with a solution for the spoiler

[tucpal]

You could try a long piece of string and pull it back and forth under the spoiler that will cut the bonding just take your time you will need an extra body to help

[JohnL]

I thought I read somewhere that the top spoiler is screwed on but I've not been able to find it now.

I might do the whole car leave that section and pay someone to finish the last bit lol

[tucpal]

I would think the aero bit may well be but I would think it is screw upwards best find out mate

[bhalay207]

I wouldn't take it off if you can help it...

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[Bloopeta]

I wrapped my black BMW white, police stopped me and complained I hadnt informed dvla, I contacted dvla and they said you dont have to as its not a permanent colour change

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I bought my wrap from http://www.starvinyl.co.uk/

[JohnL]

Cheers for the link. I've got some samples on the way. Gone for metallic purple, a candy red and orange similar to the chilli orange on corsas. Washing the car last night I had a look at the spoiler and I'm not sure what to do. Rest of the car should be easy enough.

[JohnL]

The plot thickens, going to pop round to a garage that does spray on vinyl instead going to see what their work is like. But this might be the way forward as I wouldn't need to remove the spoiler apparently.

[Bloopeta]

I would of thought a decent vinyl place wouldnt need to remove the spoiler anyway mate.

Whats the spray on vinyl going to be like to remove in the future though? I assume its like plastidip??

[JohnL]

It peels of same as plastidip apparently

[JohnL]

Cars booked in for 1st February to be spray wrapped. Will upload pictures once it's done.

[tucpal]

look forward to that one what color are you going for then

[JohnL]

It's a toss up between Cadburys purple or a lighter shade

[tucpal]

that will look very nice

[JohnL]

Hopefully, I can't wait to see the outcome

[Tonto]

Wow that will look awesome

[Bloopeta]

Should look nice that mate

[Rusty2009]

@JohnL that will look good mate.

How are you going about telling DVLA of the colour change and has it effected your insurance at all?

[JohnL]

Regarding the dvla I've had conflicting information. One is you don't have to inform the dvla as it's only a temporary change. The other is that you now do have to inform them.

I'm going to inform them as I can't be bothered getting stopped when an anpr check will report the car as been white.

Insurance when I spoke with them originally they side it would be an administration charge at most. I guess we will see when I call them next week

[cornishtaz]

Have a read of this John

http://www.popingraphics.com/news/dvla-u...rap-advice

[JohnL]

Have a read of this John

http://www.popingraphics.com/news/dvla-u...rap-advice

That's one of the other ones I had seen saying you need to inform the dvla.

Like I said I'm going to inform them so least any anpr checks won't cause any questions

[Hev]

It's a toss up between Cadburys purple or a lighter shade

Now that's rather lush! cant wait to see pics after it's been done

[JohnL]

It's back!

[Tonto]

Wow that's gorgeous! Love it mate!


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[JohnL]

Couple more pictures need to get some decent sun light pictures as some of the pictures look blue

[cornishtaz]

Looks really good. How much did it cost and did you get the door shut and slam done?

[JohnL]

Didn't get the door shuts done but they have done a lip inside so the white doesn't show unless you open the door.

All in it came to 1k due to been done in gloss

[Rusty2009]

Looks nice mate


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[JohnL]

Thanks I just need to wax it and stick the vxr badge back on

[cornishtaz]

How come you did the rear badge purple but left the front chrome

[JohnL]

They were meant to peel it off the rear badge but I turned up early (impatient person that I am)

[J1ODYA]

Honestly I'm not a fan but fair play for doing your own thing, looks like a good job.

Some tyre shine would set it off too lol

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[tucpal]

i think that really stands out really well and i bet that now turns a few heads
looks like they have done a real good job
i like it

[JohnL]

Cheers I wasn't sure at 1st as they sent me a picture of the mirror and it looked blue so didn't know what to expect when went for it.

It did get quite a few looks on the way home.

I'm just glad it's no longer white

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Honestly I'm not a fan but fair play for doing your own thing, looks like a good job.

Some tyre shine would set it off too lol

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No point with tyre shine at present. In the middle of doing the drive so they just end up muddy

[sheppy1]

That's actually... Really bloody nice! Hahaha

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[bhalay207]

Wow!

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[PBHorne]

Looking good

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[Nemo]

Looks awesome does that mate

[Hev]

@JohnL I need to see this face to face! I know the pics won't do it justice!


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[JohnL]

@JohnL I need to see this face to face! I know the pics won't do it justice!


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You are right it looks better in the metal. Where abouts in the north are you?

[Hev]

Near Harrogate! Where are you?


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[JohnL]

Manchester/Bolton area

[Hev]

We need to sort a meet that way out then! I'll get on it for March


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[JohnL]

I don't mind traveling.