is vinyl wrapping your car worth it? *2 year review*

[@jellofuel]

I'd say it's worth it. Seems to have held up good, and is perfect for doing something that really stands out from the crowd like this

[@denisrichard3922]

You still save the Paint job

[@sonyfxi]

Good to see an owner's review and cost savings

[@RaymondCovino]

As always Caleb, great video. Look forward to playing at cones with you this season. I've done vinyl work in the past and for anyone that thinks it's easy - try it. Keep kicking ass.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Thanks man! And yeah I'd like to try my hand at it sooner or later. Most likely later LOL 😂

[@renealbertoreyesgonzalez9604]

Such a great video man! Thanks for the info. What part of CT are you? I live in Danbury and was looking to get my front lip spoiler wrap in glossy black. Tried painting it but the paint crack all the time!

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Yeah I'm CT! Unfortunately the guy who did my wrap is retired

[@avpgraphicswraps3894]

And this is you doing it yourself. Just think if someone like myself wrapped it...not everyone likes patches, pieces, vinyl lifting....but yes it does happen. Even To the best of them

[@salamon1080]

The wrap didn't hold up well at all!! I can't believe all the positive comments...to each their own, I'm clearly in the minority here. But after only 2 years there are imperfections ALL OVER the car! This, and a couple other videos, have persuaded me NOT to get a wrap. Good video my friend, thanks for taking the time to post this, very helpful.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

No worries! Glad it helped you with your decision!:)

[@d15p4tch6]

I'm kinda inclined to agree. Like he alluded to in the video, if he got a high gloss or even just a solid pattern, those would be a lot more noticeable. :/

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@d15p4tch6 you should check out the 5 year review video I did recently!

[@d15p4tch6]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 ON IT

[@joesmith9216]

You have to be a total clean freak to handle car wraps, only 3m seems to last more than 3 years, the chinese stuff with all the cool colors will only last a year or 2 NEVER wrap an entire vehicle inn the chinese stuff, there is no choice though if you love custom looks, vinyl wrap is god.

[@kyleroy7539]

A lot of the lifted areas should have been done as seperate pieces. Vinyl was stretched a bit too far, thats why its lifted. Looks very nice overall though.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

It took over 2 years to lift so I'm okay with it :) and thanks! I'm going to try and patch it soon

[@avpgraphicswraps3894]

Yes good to hear an owners perspective

[@XNDR_23]

You had me at "Wanna see something stupid?" I may have missed it in the video but what brand wrap did you use? I'm looking for longevity.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Oh sorry its a 3M wrap

[@kohakuonizuka7381]

I've had my car wrapped in 2015 and it was in storage until 2022 and it was all faded and damaged looking because the storage garage had a window with sun coming in from time to time . I finally found a way to kindof restore the glossy look . No videos on KZbin really explain or help you at all or suggest rubbing paint thinner and drying it

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Did that work for you?

[@kohakuonizuka7381]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 what I did is use chemical guy vynl restore . Then I used this vynl rubber back to black . Then I finished it with chemical guy vinyl detailer shine restore and its 80% better Real talk

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

That's very interesting. Can you DM me? That might make for some good content to try. There is also a chemical guy store right down the street from me

[@marks5777]

Nice car! You said you had yours done roughly 2 years ago as of the time of the video. I just got a quote for my car and the guy told me 5 years if I Also got ceramic polish on top of the vinyl. Did you ceramic polish yours or only the vinyl?

[@andreasdestiny3961]

I bought a car from a dealer and once I got the vin # I realized my car is wrapped! I know nothing about it so thanks for this video!!! I am trying to learn about it. The dealer doesn’t even know when the wrap was put on the 2015 Challenger GT. It is a really cool different looking matte or satin black with the red stripes placed on. Only reason I checked the vin was the inner door jam color was pitch black glossy instead of the unique paint /wrap I thought was on the car. Any tips on cleaning it? Or tips at all??

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I just use soap and water :) look into some detailer sprays as they make wrap specifically for it. It's a great mod and protects the original color as well

[@andreasdestiny3961]

Thanks and thanks for the informative video! I guess that is a bonus ❤️

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@andreasdestiny3961 I'm glad you liked it! I do a lot of automotive content and I'm about to do a video a day for the month of February

[@andreasdestiny3961]

I’ll be here!

[@anumohandasnair]

Nice video man. You showed bits that mainstream channels failed to shoe. Where in CT is that place?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Near Goshen ct

[@ThunderKat]

Intro volume is set way 2 high, other than that thanks for doing this video. Was curious about problems you could find in the long run (I don't even own a car xD) Wonder how the car would look like if you add a new different color on the edges of the cars where the vinyl suffer the most.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I have sense lowered the intro volume on newer videos! There is a 5 year review live in the channel!

[@jncyj]

how do you wash the car if it gets dirty? Soap and water? Special car wash? Salt snow does it damage the wrap? Cold weather damages wrap?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I just use soap and water like a regular wash :). Keeping the car garaged would certainly extend the life but it can for sure be out in the cold

[@rojaunsamuda3823]

Hey I’m actually in CT looking to get my car wrapped. Can you give me the information of the guy that wrapped your car? Thanks

[@yeritskev315]

Great video I was think about doing a wrap on my 93 gloria

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I recommend it man! You could actually do it DIY

[@tonytighttucker]

I have a question for you I live in New York I have no problem traveling to get my car wrapped is it possible the person that did your wrap will you be able to give me his contact information or I give you my information to give to him thank you???

[@drew6273]

Going to wrap my Z3 in the spring, anything you wish you would've known going into it?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Wish I would have done it sooner. That's about it

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

What do you guys think? Worth the investment?

[@d0ubl3st3p]

i want to Vinyl wrap cute anime girls on my car but the design is gonna cost $1,000 to be made and then ya know quote of $2500-3000. But im not sure if i wanna get it if its only going to last a year because of the heat right now... Also dunno how tf im gonna convince my parents LOL

[@wokeavocado2199]

@@d0ubl3st3p yikes

[@turkeyphant]

How much longer will it last?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@turkeyphant it went 6 years for me!

[@nandomartinez3664]

Dude that’s a nice wrap

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Thank you! It's coming off soon

[@Treasuremonk]

Ready..set… GO!! Let’s count the “UMMMS” “UMMMS” 🤣

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

At least 900 😂😂😂

[@Treasuremonk]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 mine are worse! Lol thanks for the great info

[@sjdjdj211]

That z is super nice ima take inspiration from it

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

thanks! more to come on the build. rear mount tubro is being installed

[@myriadarcana9022]

Did you wrap it yourself or get it done by a detailed or whatever?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Friend of mine did it as a side job

[@rottenapple4404]

I like your jacket!

[@30-30-win]

Me: he’s probably somewhere where they don’t salt ! Him: in Connecticut Me: son uva b he’s in my state ... subscribed!!!

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Glad to have you here bro!

[@juanbambino833]

How would you wash your car with the wrap on it ? Is it the same process?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Man am I the wrong guy to ask haha. I don't wash my car nearly enough but when I do I just do basic soap and water. I'm sure there is more you can do to maintain like maybe a special wax or somthing but I have never looked into it.

[@juanbambino833]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 lol hey man that’s all I needed to know, your wrap this look brand new at 2 years old. I’m gonna push forward with getting my car wrapped now haha

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@juanbambino833 well I'm glad I could help!! Haha your going to love ot

[@Zac_LDN]

Is jet washing a car that’s wrapped in vinyl a problem? Hot water, soap, etc?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Not an issue for me. That's all I really do

[@jglnyc6999]

I have a Honda pilot with a gear rack on top. Does that pose a problem when it comes to wrapping?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I'm not a professional rapper but I believe they can be removed then reinstalled or worked around

[@jglnyc6999]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 ok thanks . I go 4x4 a lot and drive it every day so I'm not too sure of the durability of the wrap and how long it will last. What's your opinion? Also, are there different qualities of wrap or are they all pretty much the same?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@jglnyc6999 i just did my 5 year review! its posted on the channel. i think its time to replace it this year but i also dont garage my car so it will last longer if you have that as an option. all in all i would do it again and again

[@randy398]

Can I get the contact for the person who wrapped the car in ct?

[@adriancastillo8175]

do you use a car cover and how fo u keept it crom not scratching brother

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

No car cover. It doesn't really scratch honestly

[@williamperri3437]

Looks great. How much was it?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

1900

[@kevinyander4374]

Hey man. Still got the wrap on the z?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Yup! About to remove it!

[@kevinyander4374]

@blackpearlmedia7797 that's awesome so it held up well. I drive a jaguar ftype and am considering wrapping. I'm located in longisland. Was curious if you knew anyone like your guy that could do the cheaper wrap. "Baller on a budget" 🤣

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@kevinyander4374 haha I hear ya! And no I don't but I'm on the hunt myself and there will be more videos once I find one

[@ryanjay9820]

Bro that wrap screams 1600$ with how amateur it looks

[@lilredthabest]

lol

[@User_2023-]

is hot weather peel it out or not? great video really thank you sir

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Nope not in my experience

[@User_2023-]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 thank you sir for your reply good luck man

[@gamerguy6990]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 how hot have you left it outside for? Summers for me can range from close to 100 and rarely 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@gamerguy6990 well over 100

[@JFi96]

was this garage kept or parked outside?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Garaged only in winter for storage. Other then that housed outside in a dirt driveway

[@avpgraphicswraps3894]

May want to remove the roof at least 2.5 3 years in to it....

[@krimstix]

Does wrap removes the clear coating overtime from the factory paint? And how much does it usually cost for a full wrap on a 4 doors hatchback

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

It shouldn't do any damage although I'm sure if you remove it wrong and your paint job is garbage it might. I'll let you know as I will be removing mine this year! No idea on prices. You will have to call and get some quotes

[@krimstix]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 Yes, please give us an update once you remove it 🙏

[@giovannipiris5285]

where did u get it done ? i also live in CT

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Dude names Steve who I don't think lives in the state anymore

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

Have you kept it in a garage?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Nope! It takes abuse

[@theophiluznanski7303]

What part of CT do you live in?

[@joehuerta8294]

Anyone know what vinyl this is ?

[@baldelmarrodriguez3899]

Don't soend thousands of dollars on a paint job??? It seems like people are charging thousands of dollars on a wrap job that is not guaranteed to last as long as paint. Some people don't have a garage, what happens to the wrap if you park your car daily outside no shade???

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I don't have a garage and it lives in the sun. Still looking great! Also 1600 for a wrap is not bad for a color change. 1600 paint jobs (professional) won't get you much. I'm a fan of rustlolium spray can paint jobs if your looking for a budget option.

[@xristintern5421]

Just did my own wrap and it only cost me 600$ 😎

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Sick! I'm going to make a video soon of wrapping my jeep. Gunna give it a shot myseld

[@xristintern5421]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 bet bro can’t wait!

[@xristintern5421]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 you should look at cheetah wrap really good realllllyyyyy cheap bro

[@iFrxstyy-Clips]

Hey if you could get me in contact with that guy im from CT looking to get my car wrapped

[@TSIXGaming]

where can i get that same camo wrap

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Metro restyling

[@TSIXGaming]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 ah cool thanks the metro is cooler pixel style and more random!

[@TSIXGaming]

@@blackpearlmedia7797 cool i think i found it Metro Wrap Digital Elite Shadow Black Camouflage Vinyl Film but the snow looks awesome too :D

[@TSIXGaming]

dam they got some gears of war style ones too Kryptek Typhon Camouflage Vinyl Wrap Film hard to choose!

[@RIVERDWL]

What the name of the camo vinyl wrap ?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Urban digital

[@luiscatacora5046]

Is it okay to do this but leave it outside all the time?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I'm sure it's better to keep it garaged but I don't have that luxury and it's been holding up well so far!

[@marshallydon3014]

When you vinyl wrap your car a different color do you have to report that to the DMV

[@philbertmaghamil9231]

You can ask your local wrap shop. I don't think so

[@RobZomBOfficial]

How much did that cost?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

1600

[@A1Bokeh]

I wanna get my car wrapped

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I'm gunna do it again

[@RaymondLo84]

Wrapping a car is one of the best way to waste money on a car. :D

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

I disagree but that's okay!

[@seanmiller4559]

How much would it cost to have my car vinyl wrapped?

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Depends on your car, the kind of wrap, and if you are doing it yourself or not

[@joesmith9216]

taking it to someone you don't know, near 2k.

[@aceblund3134]

what wrap

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

www.metrorestyling.com/Elite-Digital-Camo-Wrap-Vinyl-s/321079.htm

[@aceblund3134]

and how much you think i need for just hood, trunk, and roof?

[@aceblund3134]

im thinking itll b about the same for a g35

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

@@aceblund3134 ummmm I'm not sure honestly. Maybe 15 to 20 yards? I'm not a wrap expert though and the G has some different proportions

[@jorgehernandez-ux8mx]

I don't see anything

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

👀👀👀👀

[@douchebag7351]

the next level of ricers.....

[@papaprime5187]

Im in CT, whose the guy lol

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Haha his name is Mike sodderquist but I believe he is out of the state as of a couple years ago

[@ICON1OF1]

The North remembers!

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Winter is coming...

[@terrypacker1192]

You have noo respect for your sports car ! Cause you don't Care , you just want the compliment's not a show car

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Exactly! Complement it RIGHT NOW!

[@michaelmccafrey2863]

Shut up

[@maxbucio9854]

Wrap protects the paint job? No, actually it messes up the paint. Their's a video where some guys are peeling off the wrap on a Subaru and it chipped off part of the original paint.

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

There are proper procedures for taking it off and a lot of times guys leave it on for to long. I am one of those guys and will be removing the wrap in 2023. I'll be making an update video 🤙