mazda2010's.... 2010 Mazda 3 GS.

[thirdgen3]

Looks great for a "first time" job. Congrats on doing it yourself also. I really like the vinyl on the headlights, not too sure about the smoked plasti-dip on the rears though.

[Junior]

Looks great man. Nice work.

[FoXy]

good job for tackling this yourself

what kind of "mistakes"?

did you have to remove any of the panels/parts to complete this?

There are cut lines all over. Pros wrap in one piece so there arent any cut lines.

Also not sure what kind of vinyl it was but it wasnt pro stuff cus that way lower than it should be.

You shouldnt have to remove anything to do it. Maybe just the grill and skirts. All body parts can be done ON the car.

[hit26k]

All body parts can be done ON the car.

(sorry kat, couldn't help it lol)

[Scottobot]

Holy smokes, looks incredibly well-done for a DIY project! Very nice!

[awagawa]

Looks awesome! Well done.

[Marta]

DAYMMMMMMMM
That looks amazing. You should be super proud of yourself!
would love to see it in person

[trulankan]

looks awesome...i'm looking to get PKs soon

[trulankan]

looks amazing from the photos, good job! i would never have the patience to do a project this big on my own lol

[Lockdown]

Looks good. You must have a lot of patience.

The matte stuff is really difficult to keep from getting a sheen on it.

[mazda2010]

The mistakes are

1) a few of the seams are not as straight as i would have liked.
2) The passenger side door I want to re do as it was the first panel I started with and they vinyl had a few bubbles. I was still learning how to use the vinyl.

Other than that for a first time attempt I think it turned out great, I realize nothing can compare to the professionals who do it for a living lol... thanks for the compliments Ill have to make it to a meet and show those who want to see it.

The vinyl I used was Oracal 970ra, for the body and 3M 1080 scotch-print for the roof and hood. I wanted a 2 tone matte finish which the pictures don't do justice. Ill try to post some more.

[mazda2010]

It wouldnt be too hard in getting a seamless job you just need more vinyl to cover the area thats all. I didnt have enough lol....

[tomato.novaa]

rims next ! lol

[highlineMotors]

Batman would be jealous...

[Lactose]

Damn that's hot. Wish I had the balls and patience and skill to do this damn. Need practice ?

[Harbour Rat]

That is kinda neat. And well done. For $350 I'd say it is a pretty cost effective mod, especially since it is fairly easily reversible should you want to go back to the original colour.

[Cudgel]

Very nicely done!

I've seen a BMW around with the matte wrap as well and it surely grabs your attention! $350 is really cheap too (because you saved on the labour) and I think we'll start to see more cars being wrapped.

[MarkWB]

Looks great man, but you need a lip with those skirts...that plus the PK's (when they settle) and you're good to go!

[newguy]

reeaaaaaaaalllllllyyy want to wrap my car. I priced it out for the exact same thing, only on '06 sedan and it came out to about $2750

looks awesome though!

[krimsalt]

Really nice job!

[trulankan]

reeaaaaaaaalllllllyyy want to wrap my car. I priced it out for the exact same thing, only on '06 sedan and it came out to about $2750

looks awesome though!

wow thats crazy...so the labour cost is pretty much at least $2000 then

[newguy]

wow thats crazy...so the labour cost is pretty much at least $2000 then

Guess so! I checked with a few places within the GTA (even though I'm from Ptbo) and they all had basically the same price, give or take a few hundred $

[Aitch]

I believe Mathieu (SecheMedia) has quoted a lower starting price for wraps. Not saying it won't be that expensive in the end, but did you ask him?

[newguy]

I believe Mathieu (SecheMedia) has quoted a lower starting price for wraps. Not saying it won't be that expensive in the end, but did you ask him?

Yes I have PM'd Mathieu and he was very good at getting back to me.. His price was approx $2000 for my 06 sedan. Guess I better start saving lol

[Aitch]

Everytime I check this thread, I start googling matte red vinyl. Then I have to remind myself that I actually love the mica in my red paint.