Wrapping v. Painting Heritage Stripe?

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truebill

Discussion Starter · Jan 15, 2017

I'm interested in how the wrapped heritage stripes hold up over time as a result of engine heat, heat from the sun, sunlight generally, nicks, and anything else.

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MotoPete

· #2 · Jan 16, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

The 3M 1080 product has an in-use temperature range of -60°C to 107°C. Expect 2 to 4 years service life.

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Well, I spend half the time in southern California, where the ambient temperature sometimes exceeds 107, and when in the direct sunlight a lot more, and add the heat from the engine, and what do you have? I know there are some other socal wrapped 124s, and I wonder what there experience is, although they probably haven't gone through a summer yet.

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RBH58

· #4 · Jan 16, 2017

truebill said:
Well, I spend half the time in southern California, where the ambient temperature sometimes exceeds 107, and when in the direct sunlight a lot more, and add the heat from the engine, and what do you have? I know there are some other socal wrapped 124s, and I wonder what there experience is, although they probably haven't gone through a summer yet.

If it exceeds 107C then we are truly in a world of trouble

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kpoling

· #5 · Jan 16, 2017

truebill said:
Well, I spend half the time in southern California, where the ambient temperature sometimes exceeds 107, and when in the direct sunlight a lot more, and add the heat from the engine, and what do you have? I know there are some other socal wrapped 124s, and I wonder what there experience is, although they probably haven't gone through a summer yet.

Look again, that's 107C not 107F. That would be 224 degrees Farenheit - not likely even in California

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LongBeachJim

· #6 · Jan 16, 2017

Around here, high end Porsche's and BMW's are getting wrapped left & right. Most are probably garaged though, as is my 124. Still, there are some old beaters which are street parked around here, and the wraps have been holding up for years. Chemical Guys and a few other vendors sell products to help with longevity and color depth. My wrap was only $600 so I'm not all that concerned if I have to have it redone one day.

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Brett67

· #7 · Jan 16, 2017

We wrapped the Auto Ricambi spider immediately after pick up and it turned out great. Some of the benefits to wrap over paint, resists rock chips and protects the paint under the wrap. Also is easily replaced, the painted strip would not be as easily repaired. The total cost was around $600 and it is holding up nicely.

We added the red pinstripe to add definition since it was black on black.

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GarchingS54

· #8 · Jan 16, 2017

Can you say something about your wheel/tire size and if you use spacers?
They fit perfect.

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Greg

· #9 · Jan 16, 2017

Modern wraps seem to hold up just fine. I think it's a good option.

Greg

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Brett67

· #10 · Jan 16, 2017

Wheels and fit...

GarchingS54 said:
Can you say something about your wheel/tire size and if you use spacers?
They fit perfect.

Thanks, we like the fit too. They are Black Enkei TS-10 Wheel Set 17x8, 40mm offset from Auto Ricambi, no aftermarket spacers needed.

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truebill

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jan 16, 2017

oops, my bad, not noticing the C instead of F.

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