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07-13-2012, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Oakley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,197
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I'm thinking vinyl wrap on my Argosy
For my exterior restoration, I have considered a respray. In spite of the fact that my Uncle is an automotive painter, and I'll get the zero cost family discount...the materials are really expensive. So, I have began consideration of a 1/2 vinyl wrap. Im thinking of polishing the lower half and creating a stylish upper wrap in a dark charcoal. Am I crazy? Will this work and or has anyone seen it or done it themselves?
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07-13-2012, 09:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
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WOW. I can imagine that being VERY cool looking.
You might want to consider reversing the colour scheme. Dark Charcoal will probably retain heat.
I am surprised that vinyl wrap would cost less than paint, even knowing how expensive good quality automotive finishes can be.
Charcoal seems a very Airstream colour to me.
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07-13-2012, 11:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Oakley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,197
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Ive got a buddy who owns an auto wrap biz and I trade commercial printing for his vinyl work for some of my clients. Just wondering if anyone has seen it or done it...hmmmm my wheels are turning now. I was thinking of stylizing it with a ghosted airstream argosy across the length of the trailer about 3 feet high.
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07-14-2012, 03:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Our son has a large format printer at work that prints on vinyl (for vehicle wraps) and paper rolls (for trade show banners). The company he works for prints their logo and advertising on vinyl to wrap their delivery trucks and company cars. It's a lot cheaper to make those in-house, but it's expensive if you pay to have a wrap produced and installed/applied.
He has offered to print our vacation photos and wrap the flat side panels of our Bambi, and we have thought about using Photoshop to do the layout ourselves. Then, he could print the file and have his guys apply the wrap. He says that the vinyl doesn't damage the underlying paint or other finish, and it is easy to remove. However, we have been hesitant to follow through on this project.
The possibility of someone pacing our Bambi on the highway at 60 mph, looking at a huge scene of our Airstream next to a stream in the woods, or parked on the seashore with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, then accidentally bumping us from the side or forcing us off the road, bothers me. Probably not a serious concern, but one of the company trucks was almost involved in a gawking/side-swiping incident on city streets.
It would be neat to have smaller pictures on the outside of our Bambi, like a photo album; so we could show other campers all of the places we've been.
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07-14-2012, 05:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Designing a vinyl wrap to put a mural on an Airstream sounds like this could open lots of possibilities. I see this application all the time on commercial vehicles so it seems to hold up well to weather and highway speeds. The question that comes to mind as how it will do covering rivets?
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07-14-2012, 06:37 AM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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Finally a method to stop the leaks!
Shrink wrap the whole thing!
For me 34" is a lot of vehicle wrap!
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07-16-2012, 08:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Oakley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,197
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Interesting...I love the look too, but they painted both ends. I wonder if its possible to wrap the whole thing with the compound curves?
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07-16-2012, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrunes
Interesting...I love the look too, but they painted both ends. I wonder if its possible to wrap the whole thing with the compound curves?
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Check this out from 7 years ago.
http://www.cusslermen.com/images/Mov...thew/camp3.jpg
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07-16-2012, 09:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Anything can be wrapped. The NASCAR racing teams wrap the "bodies in white". Cheaper than paint and you can get a chrome wrap if you so desire.
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07-25-2012, 06:02 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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I just saw this new product by Alsa....it's a paintable wrap that's easily removable at any point in the future. Sounds too good to be true but cool if it works like they say.....
Alsa Corp | Paint Wrap
I have no experience with this company nor have I purchased any of their products but it's a cool website to look at.
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07-25-2012, 07:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
Jersey Shore Haven
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Ok, this seem like a silly question, but if you wrapped an Airstream, would it seal any imperfections that may cause a leak ? Did a second look at a 74 Overlander after a rain and there was moisture behind the front couch. Unknown entry point, tho the marker lights had water in them.
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07-25-2012, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Has anyone seen the fishing show where the guy is a fly fisher and has a Rainbow Trout on the side of it? Yes, it is a Airstream
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07-25-2012, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
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Little Debbie trailer
Quote:
Originally Posted by reinergirl
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I know where that trailer is. It is owned by friends who are on these forums. It looks absolutely beautiful...but no more wrap.
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07-25-2012, 09:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Fascinating idea to wrap an airstream. I have not seen the rainbow trout one. Really cool idea about leaks.... Interested to hear more!!!
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07-25-2012, 09:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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Does anyone have any idea if the cost?
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07-26-2012, 12:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 176
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I'm also thinking about doing this since I'll be full timing as a Life Coach/Clinical Hypnotherapist/Holistic Nutritionist. I like this style below. The cost is over 2K I would imagine. The wrap we see on the roads are paid for by the company and they pay the car owner based on how many miles they drive. I did some research a few years ago for a car and it was very expensive.
I like the spray idea and then add graphics somehow. It might be a cheaper way to go.
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07-26-2012, 07:04 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1974 Argosy 28
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 88
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Before painting my Argosy met with a guy who does professional wraps and his price was $6 to $8 a square ft, in Orlando, FL.
He had done several city food trucks with some pretty wild designs so I verified that it was for quality work.
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04-22-2013, 08:12 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 34' Classic S/O
Brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 195
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I was thinking of wrapping my Argosy in woodland camo, anybody ever had that idea, How was the cost compare to painting? And longevity?
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