Chris Duke shows you everything you need to know about vehicle wraps. Troy Downey from APE Wraps guest stars.
Episode Links
Craftsman
APE Wraps
Seiko ColorPainter Printers
Billet Badges
Covercraft
Partz Mentions
Craftsman Professional Heat Gun
AMP Research PowerStep
Horschel Motorsports Fluidampr
Digital Guard Dawg
Episode Notes
In this episode we take a break from our step-by-step format and take a close look at vehicle wraps with the help of one of the pioneers of vehicle wraps, Troy Downey from APE Wraps. All your questions will be answered, including the differences between wraps and paint, how long they last, where to get one, how much they cost, how to care for a wrap, and so much more. You’ll also see our Motorz project truck (a 2005 Ford F-150 SuperCrew) get wrapped from start to finish by Troy and his son, Tommy Downey. To top it all off, Billet Badges made custom one-of-a-kind Craftsman emblems for the sides and tailgate of the truck!
This episode features our regular segments, Partz and Letterz. In “Partz”, Chris talks about a Craftsman heat gun, AMP Research Powersteps, the Fluidampr harmonic damper, and the “2 Go Keyless” Automotive product line from Digital Guard Dawg.
As always, be sure to stick around to watch our out-takes at the very end!
Music
This episode features an original Motorz theme song by Jeremy Pritchard.
Good just bad grafic but what Can i say.
These guys make it look so easy! hahaha
These guys make it look so easy! hahaha
These guys make it look so easy! hahaha
i’d wrap her ;)
i’d wrap her ;)
i’m a pro wrap installer. best job ever!
i’m a pro wrap installer. best job ever!
are you kidding me? you have any idea how effective wrap advertising is. it’s all about being seen and creating impressions and is a great investment for any business small or big….or boobs.
are you kidding me? you have any idea how effective wrap advertising is. it’s all about being seen and creating impressions and is a great investment for any business small or big….or boobs.
Hey man, I get what you’re saying. I never said that they were bad for advertising. Never tried to make that argument at all. I was simply trying to state that as a long term solution a good quality paint job by a reputable painter would be more cost effective than having to redo the wrap every 3 to 5 years. However, if the advertisement on the wrap is going to make the money to replace it when the time comes than by all means wrap it up.
Hey man, I get what you’re saying. I never said that they were bad for advertising. Never tried to make that argument at all. I was simply trying to state that as a long term solution a good quality paint job by a reputable painter would be more cost effective than having to redo the wrap every 3 to 5 years. However, if the advertisement on the wrap is going to make the money to replace it when the time comes than by all means wrap it up.
Is Motorz filmed in San Diego? If it was, I would love to watch a build, I love everything about cars, especially the challenges.
Is Motorz filmed in San Diego? If it was, I would love to watch a build, I love everything about cars, especially the challenges.
Donald, yes it is! But we have a closed set since it’s filmed at a residence.
Donald, yes it is! But we have a closed set since it’s filmed at a residence.
Oh well, still nice to know we can claim Motorz for San Diego. Can you recommend a transmission rebuild shop? I have a 1972 Buick Skylark that needs its TH350 rebuilt. I’ve called a couple shops and looked at their reviews, but I’m still kinda weary of handing my baby to a shop, I’ve heard some horror stories about shops, even for simple things like an oil change, a major chain totaled my friends truck several years ago.
Oh well, still nice to know we can claim Motorz for San Diego. Can you recommend a transmission rebuild shop? I have a 1972 Buick Skylark that needs its TH350 rebuilt. I’ve called a couple shops and looked at their reviews, but I’m still kinda weary of handing my baby to a shop, I’ve heard some horror stories about shops, even for simple things like an oil change, a major chain totaled my friends truck several years ago.
The only place I’ve used in the past is a place in Poway. You might want to check out JBA Speed Shop in Kearny Mesa.
The only place I’ve used in the past is a place in Poway. You might want to check out JBA Speed Shop in Kearny Mesa.
Cool thanks I’ll give them a look.
Cool thanks I’ll give them a look.
What temperature will the wrap bubble over or melt at ?
2-4 grand??? lmao watta joke!
How hard is it too take off?
As long as it hasn’t been too long, it just peels right off. If it’s been years and baked on in the sun, then it might take a little bit more effort with a heat gun, but it still shouldn’t be too difficult.
This is a very cool and informative video. I learned quite a bit for it. I feel like I can install my own wrap on my Toyota Tundra. I don’t have a company, just a cool design that I had made. I saw that hand washing is the best way to keep up on the maintenance. I do some searching and found these two companies…crystal tek.comwrap guard products.comTheir products seem to be designed for vehicle wraps. Could you possibly tell me your professional opinion?
I’m here on the East Coast. How do I find a wrap company. I have a 92 Olds Achieva SCX, the decals are no longer available from GM. Is there some way to have them scanned, and create a wrap from them.
can you do some honda car parts like to put a start starter in to it
Hey, you guys should try to plasti dip the truck! It’s cheaper and it protects the paint and body from rust and small dings. I haven’t seen a lot of trucks plasti dipped.
what gloves are they using?
I got quoted $3,500 to fully wrap my car in matte blue. RIP OFF!! I can get a beautiful paint job for that price even cheaper!! Screw that i was thinking $700-800 for a wrap.
That guy from A.P.E. products is HOT!
Hey do you know if a 3m matte black wrap will stick to a chrome front bumper on a silverado?
Could you guys do a video on the banks sidewinder turbo kit for the 6.2 chevy Detroit diesel
How much is cost compared to paint
That looks like it takes a steady head and a load of patience, good job fellas!
Getting this done on my 2013 Mazda 3, the shop offers a 15yr warranty can’t wait.
That is some amazing work.
What color do you guys think a Jeep Wrangler should be wrapped in? I want something different! Chome?
Thought you were going to give us a lession on application tech,s .