Anyone wrapped the vehicle sides?

[dustcap]

Hopefully collecting a new m/h at somepoint before Xmas and I know how easy it is to scrape the sides of a van on overhanging trees/bushes etc in tight locations.

Has anyone ever wrapped the sides of a m/h to prevent permanent damage to their precious new investment? If so, did it work??


Many thanks.

Dustcap

 

[Al-Di]

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[Southdowners]

I would think that anything other than superficial scratching would tear the wrap. Superficial scratches can usually be polished out. It would be pretty expensive to wrap a whole vehicle.

We've travelled through some pretty overgrown roads and haven't scratched the vehicle yet. I wonder if you're worrying unnecessarily?

 

[Sunlovers]

Got pushed over on Sunday afternoon, tight road, on a bend, bit of a fat johnny coming at me at speed and nowhere to go ... got a nice branch clip on my mirror casing .... need to see if it will polish out before I start weeping. Fortunately managed to jink enough to avoid the same branch running down the entire length

 

[dustcap]

I would think that anything other than superficial scratching would tear the wrap. Superficial scratches can usually be polished out. It would be pretty expensive to wrap a whole vehicle.

We've travelled through some pretty overgrown roads and haven't scratched the vehicle yet. I wonder if you're worrying unnecessarily?

A product called PPF (Paint Protection Film) which is about 0.6mm thick (thicker than standard vinyl) and ‘self healing’ can be applied. Essentially it reforms if it gets damaged by a stone or something else by applying hot water!
I’m probably worrying overly but I like to
consider all options and make a decision based on key factors.

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[PhilMary]

dustcap I'm sorry to tell you it's going to pick up a scratch or two. The hard part is waiting for the first scratch, after that you can relax and enjoy it for what it is.

 

[wiljoy]

Wrapping is a bit drastic. Remember the wrap could also scratch but cannot be removed.
I've replaced scratched wrap panels in the past and it can be rather expensive. Tcut or scratch remover is much cheaper. Stay positive and leave it original.

 

[PatapscoPaul]

Hopefully collecting a new m/h at somepoint before Xmas and I know how easy it is to scrape the sides of a van on overhanging trees/bushes etc in tight locations.

Has anyone ever wrapped the sides of a m/h to prevent permanent damage to their precious new investment? If so, did it work??


Many thanks.

Dustcap

Did you take this route with PPF, Dustcap? If so, what was the cost and how do you rate it?

 

[Kannon Fodda]

Wrapping the vehicle is considered a modification by insurers. There is a thread somewhere on Fun from someone who was declined cover after the wrapping.

 

[Guigsy]

Use it and enjoy it. You can wrap it to try to preserve future value. But the wrap will probably cost more than you'll get back. And it might not even be that effective.

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[Lenny HB]

Also insurance companies don't like wraps and may refuse to insure you.

 

[alex n]

Also insurance companies don't like wraps and may refuse to insure you.

Why

 

[LesW]

Did you take this route with PPF, Dustcap? If so, what was the cost and how do you rate it?

He/she hasn't been on the forum since February, you may not get a reply.

 

[Emmit]

Also insurance companies don't like wraps and may refuse to insure you.

We've just jumped through the hoop of getting the Insurance prices for the
up and coming year.

One of the usual suspects asked me if the Van was, or was likely to be wrapped because, if so, they would not
provide a quote.

 

[scotjimland]

at first glance I thought someone had 'wrapped' their pride and joy around a lamp post ...

sounds like a crap idea to me.. and DVLA would need to be informed .. unless it was clear... and from personal experience, they can be bolshy ..

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[Guigsy]

Why

Because boy racers and people that like to hide the identity of their cars use wraps. So statistically they are a higher insurance risk.

 

[Lenny HB]

Why

Also cost of repairs far higher, professional wrapping is not cheap.

 

[The Wino]

Strange the reasons people will try and think of to justify why spending money on things they fancy might make sense!

 

[Brains]

Here you go

The Nomad Explorer Hymer MLT 570 4x4 version which was wrapped in black.

They sold the van a couple of years ago as I saw it at the meet at Stratford in 2022 with a new owner.
I seem to remember the wrap cost about £4k but don't quote me

 

[cyberyacht]

T-Cut every time. Much less hassle.

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[PatapscoPaul]

Wrapping the vehicle is considered a modification by insurers. There is a thread somewhere on Fun from someone who was declined cover after the wrapping.

Thanks, for that. If I'm tempted to use it I'll make sure I speak to insurance co first.

 

[PatapscoPaul]

Because boy racers and people that like to hide the identity of their cars use wraps. So statistically they are a higher insurance risk.

I think PPF wraps are clear & some have a "self-healing" property when heated slightly (apparently). Seems to be about 0.6-0.8mm thick and specifically designed to stop chips/scratches as well as fading & other marks. Haven't got a quote yet but if I do I'll post it here for info.

 

[maguirem]

dustcap I'm sorry to tell you it's going to pick up a scratch or two. The hard part is waiting for the first scratch, after that you can relax and enjoy it for what it is.

collected my first scratch when leaving a site and clipped a gutter pipe - feel good as i can relax now and adjusted the mirrors to see higher up the side (driving a autosleeper burford with a big overhang at the back)

 

[FrankNicklin]

I think PPF wraps are clear & some have a "self-healing" property when heated slightly (apparently). Seems to be about 6mm thick and specifically designed to stop chips/scratches as well as fading & other marks. Haven't got a quote yet but if I do I'll post it here for info.

I think it is 0.6mm thick. 6mm would be a nightmare to fit precisely.

 

[PatapscoPaul]

I think it is 0.6mm thick. 6mm would be a nightmare to fit precisely.

You're right, of course, thanks for the correction.

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[PatapscoPaul]

Here you go

The Nomad Explorer Hymer MLT 570 4x4 version which was wrapped in black.

They sold the van a couple of years ago as I saw it at the meet at Stratford in 2022 with a new owner.
I seem to remember the wrap cost about £4k but don't quote me

That looks cool, thanks. PPF (Paint Protection Film) is clear and quite a lot thicker; designed to protect, not change the look.