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[GFWilliams]

So I've gone and bought dad's Mercedes off him, which compliments the VX perfectly, one comfortable car, one not comfortable car and one good looking car!

 

[Potatoes]

Nice shot of the stable

[GFWilliams]

Decided to take the wrap off and get the car looking really mint ready for summer!  (the wrap was terrible quality, my OCD couldn't handle it)

 

Will also book it in with Back on Track at some point for a service and get them to fit new engine mounts

I've also got Louvres to put in soon

 

[Andy_VX]

Stop throwing money at it 😂 do the mounts yourself!

[fezzasus]

just saying

 

 

 

Noooo, don't wrap it. Plasti-dip or commit fully to a respray.

 

Wrapping it for a bit then will respray winter 2015

 

 

But why not leave it as it is?

 

I take real issues with wrapping cars, they look okay a few feet away but when you get close you see they just can't get the detailing right. I would much rather go for plasti-dipping over wrapping as 1) no adhesive, 2) follows contours 3) similar cost.

 

However (and I was faced with this issue a couple of years ago), I couldn't justify either when in reality it just pushes the cost of the respray higher.

 

 

[Graeme Lambert]

just saying

 

 

 

Noooo, don't wrap it. Plasti-dip or commit fully to a respray.

 

Wrapping it for a bit then will respray winter 2015

 

 

But why not leave it as it is?

 

I take real issues with wrapping cars, they look okay a few feet away but when you get close you see they just can't get the detailing right. I would much rather go for plasti-dipping over wrapping as 1) no adhesive, 2) follows contours 3) similar cost.

 

However (and I was faced with this issue a couple of years ago), I couldn't justify either when in reality it just pushes the cost of the respray higher.

 

 

 

Yeah that didn't last long did it?

 

At least it looks like your paint wasn't too bad underneath, and has released the wrap without peeling off

[GFWilliams]

Stop throwing money at it 😂 do the mounts yourself!

 

Looked at them yesterday.. Ended up removing the wrap myself instead 

[GFWilliams]

just saying

 

 

 

Noooo, don't wrap it. Plasti-dip or commit fully to a respray.

 

Wrapping it for a bit then will respray winter 2015

 

 

But why not leave it as it is?

 

I take real issues with wrapping cars, they look okay a few feet away but when you get close you see they just can't get the detailing right. I would much rather go for plasti-dipping over wrapping as 1) no adhesive, 2) follows contours 3) similar cost.

 

However (and I was faced with this issue a couple of years ago), I couldn't justify either when in reality it just pushes the cost of the respray higher.

 

 

 

it was fun while it lasted!

 

 

just saying

 

 

 

Noooo, don't wrap it. Plasti-dip or commit fully to a respray.

 

Wrapping it for a bit then will respray winter 2015

 

 

But why not leave it as it is?

 

I take real issues with wrapping cars, they look okay a few feet away but when you get close you see they just can't get the detailing right. I would much rather go for plasti-dipping over wrapping as 1) no adhesive, 2) follows contours 3) similar cost.

 

However (and I was faced with this issue a couple of years ago), I couldn't justify either when in reality it just pushes the cost of the respray higher.

 

 

 

Yeah that didn't last long did it?

 

At least it looks like your paint wasn't too bad underneath, and has released the wrap without peeling off

 

 

A few bits came off, but luckily only on the front end of the car which I was planning on respraying anyway (due to louvres and stone chips)

[Mopeytitan]

just saying  

 

 

Noooo, don't wrap it. Plasti-dip or commit fully to a respray.

  Wrapping it for a bit then will respray winter 2015  

  But why not leave it as it is?   I take real issues with wrapping cars, they look okay a few feet away but when you get close you see they just can't get the detailing right. I would much rather go for plasti-dipping over wrapping as 1) no adhesive, 2) follows contours 3) similar cost.   However (and I was faced with this issue a couple of years ago), I couldn't justify either when in reality it just pushes the cost of the respray higher.  

 

  it was fun while it lasted!  

 

just saying  

 

 

Noooo, don't wrap it. Plasti-dip or commit fully to a respray.

  Wrapping it for a bit then will respray winter 2015  

  But why not leave it as it is?   I take real issues with wrapping cars, they look okay a few feet away but when you get close you see they just can't get the detailing right. I would much rather go for plasti-dipping over wrapping as 1) no adhesive, 2) follows contours 3) similar cost.   However (and I was faced with this issue a couple of years ago), I couldn't justify either when in reality it just pushes the cost of the respray higher.  

 

  Yeah that didn't last long did it?   At least it looks like your paint wasn't too bad underneath, and has released the wrap without peeling off  

  A few bits came off, but luckily only on the front end of the car which I was planning on respraying anyway (due to louvres and stone chips)

Have fun with the louvres!! Massive pain in the ass!! Soo much sanding! Never again

[Baron Von Scubadaddy]

 

Stop throwing money at it 😂 do the mounts yourself!

 

Looked at them yesterday.. Ended up removing the wrap myself instead 

 

 

 

Told you .......

[GFWilliams]

Just had the engine mounts changed at BoT which has made the car feel a lot nicer. Car is unfortunately going to go up for sale in the next month or so. Going to get the car resprayed in silver (needs it due to wrap removal and a scratch that has been on the rear clam next to the diffuser since I bought the car) and a few other things sorting then it'll be ready to go.

 

Sad thing is I intended this car to be a keeper so have spent a LOT of money doing it up to be up to my standards.

 

If anyone wants my team dynamics (with federal tyres on) or my larini exhaust, I could be tempted to sell them separately

[myles]

Just had the engine mounts changed at BoT which has made the car feel a lot nicer. Car is unfortunately going to go up for sale in the next month or so. Going to get the car resprayed in silver (needs it due to wrap removal and a scratch that has been on the rear clam next to the diffuser since I bought the car) and a few other things sorting then it'll be ready to go.

 

Sad thing is I intended this car to be a keeper so have spent a LOT of money doing it up to be up to my standards.

 

If anyone wants my team dynamics (with federal tyres on) or my larini exhaust, I could be tempted to sell them separately

 

 

What happened?

[GFWilliams]

 

Just had the engine mounts changed at BoT which has made the car feel a lot nicer. Car is unfortunately going to go up for sale in the next month or so. Going to get the car resprayed in silver (needs it due to wrap removal and a scratch that has been on the rear clam next to the diffuser since I bought the car) and a few other things sorting then it'll be ready to go.

 

Sad thing is I intended this car to be a keeper so have spent a LOT of money doing it up to be up to my standards.

 

If anyone wants my team dynamics (with federal tyres on) or my larini exhaust, I could be tempted to sell them separately

 

 

What happened?

 

 

Blue lights in my mirror, me needing my licence for work too much for it to be worth the risk and me wanting to use the money towards buying a flat

[myles]

 

 

Just had the engine mounts changed at BoT which has made the car feel a lot nicer. Car is unfortunately going to go up for sale in the next month or so. Going to get the car resprayed in silver (needs it due to wrap removal and a scratch that has been on the rear clam next to the diffuser since I bought the car) and a few other things sorting then it'll be ready to go.

 

Sad thing is I intended this car to be a keeper so have spent a LOT of money doing it up to be up to my standards.

 

If anyone wants my team dynamics (with federal tyres on) or my larini exhaust, I could be tempted to sell them separately

 

 

What happened?

 

 

Blue lights in my mirror, me needing my licence for work too much for it to be worth the risk and me wanting to use the money towards buying a flat

 

 

 

Absolutely understand; it's too tempting to push the squirt button too often. I have been close a few times.

[Mattcro]

I'd be interested In your team dynamics! Give me a message any time for pricing etc

[Andy_VX]

Noooooooo! That's so sad mate! Glad I didn't sell you mine now haha!

[Sticky]

Bad news!

 

I'll miss your great photos

[GFWilliams]

Back to standard wheels

[Claws]

The Merc is faster than the VX

[GFWilliams]

The Merc is faster than the VX

 

The Merc has a speed limiter which I use everywhere I drive...  It's a quick car, but it's so relaxing to drive I never drive it fast