Ducato panel van, lower body wrap (1 Viewer)

[BillandHelen]

We are currently looking at our next van and given the problems of getting a Ducato 180bhp 9 speed auto in a colour we want, we have been offered a white van and are discussing wrapping the bottom half in a contrasting colour, ala Eriba or vw.
Thoughts on the downsides to this, longevity, washing and cleaning it? No worries about its application, the preparation will be professional, just not sure……..?

 

[Tombola]

A good job can last 5 years before any real deteriation using the correct vinyl, and can actually keep the original paintwork in good condition. Some thing like.oracal cast 970

Even then it can still look good for more years, depends on how "perfect" you want it.
Easily removed and replaced with other colours and designs too.

Edit....remember some vinyls and laminates shrink more than others..(calendared)

 

[BillandHelen]

A good job can last 5 years before any real deteriation using the correct vinyl, and can actually keep the original paintwork in good condition. Some thing like.oracal cast

Really helpful, thank you, Anything you think I should insist on re make or application? Can you wash it with a garage pressure washer or will this destroy it?
What do you think of the idea of a bottom half wrap, we really don’t like white vans!!

 

[Tombola]

If it's a problem installation then ask if it's cast vinyl (will be) or if you don't want to ask outright just ask for a look at a piece, sample colour it usually has it stamped all over the back of the roll
Like oracal xxxx then Google it.

Power washing no problem , bottom half wrap is ideal in my mind, easy to apply, and the trim separates and slight differences when removed so can't be really noticed (unless the van gets to my age of course )

Oracal is the big name but there are others. Just make sure it's cast and not calendared

 

[Tombola]

Sorry, also ask are they overlaminating the vinyl.

Extra lasting protection for colour and chips.(Most do)

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[BillandHelen]

If it's a problem installation then ask if it's cast vinyl (will be) or if you don't want to ask outright just ask for a look at a piece, sample colour it usually has it stamped all over the back of the roll
Like oracal xxxx then Google it.

Power washing no problem , bottom half wrap is ideal in my mind, easy to apply, and the trim separates and slight differences when removed so can't be really noticed (unless the van gets to my age of course )

Oracal is the big name but there are others. Just make sure it's cast and not calendared

Fantastic, thank you.

 

[TheBig1]

If you want to see how it will last take a good look at sainsburys, Tesco etc delivery vans at 3 years old

 

[BillandHelen]

If you want to see how it will last take a good look at sainsburys, Tesco etc delivery vans at 3 years old

Sorry, are you saying it won’t last?

 

[TheBig1]

Sorry, are you saying it won’t last?

they start getting tatty, with dirt build up at the edges and joins of the vinyl, where the glue stays tacky

 

[Tombola]

they start getting tatty, with dirt build up at the edges and joins of the vinyl, where the glue stays tacky

That's because they use caladared , cheap pre printed and shrinks, sometimes up to 5mm. Because the vans only have to last a short time then sent back in stripped and sold or handed back to the lease company.
The op won't have that issue if the install is professional as discussed

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[Lenny HB]

Check with insurance they don't like wrapping often refuse to insure.

 

[BillandHelen]

Check with insurance they don't like wrapping often refuse to insure.

Lenny, if it comes supplied as new from manufacturer do you think that will still apply?

 

[grasscutter]

Lenny, if it comes supplied as new from manufacturer do you think that will still apply?

Personally I would ask the question of the insurers. I have noticed the question about wrapping on insurance quotes over the last couple of years.

 

[Simon Meadwell]

Why not spray it

 

[Roby2008]

I had a quote to wrap my MH a couple of years ago because of the faded graphics, I was told that 3-5 years would be the lifespan using a quality wrap, it would still look ok after that time but would start to show its age, cost at the time was close to €900.
After removing the old graphics and machine polishing the van, I decided to leave it as it looked good.

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[TerryL]

I would suggest you get yourself a graphics programme on your PC, a decent picture of the van you are thinking of then play with the graphics. Not sure I'd be happy with just "a bottom half wrap", needs to blend in properly.

 

[mitzimad]

I would suggest you get yourself a graphics programme on your PC, a decent picture of the van you are thinking of then play with the graphics. Not sure I'd be happy with just "a bottom half wrap", needs to blend in properly.

a well applied wrap is virtually impossible to see the edge

 

[Tombola]

The graphics company will knock you up some prelim mock ups no problem

 

[Badknee]

Check with insurance they don't like wrapping often refuse to insure.

Comfort asked the question last month wrap? Vinyl graphic changes? Yadda yadda.

 

[Badknee]

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[Badknee]

Lenny, if it comes supplied as new from manufacturer do you think that will still apply?

I doubt it would come half wrapped out of the factory. If the supplying dealer did it then no.