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wanting some opions on vinyl vs paint... good paint job from water line up around 2000$ vinyl water line up 1000-1500$ what does everyone think in this matter vs durabilty and lasting with sun speed water ect iam looking to redo the top of my 2006 viking as is it has a couple flaws that i dont like so wanting some opions thanks

dont know much about the vinyl...........but ive seen some really bada$$ jobs. plus on the white boat you have tons of options. run it a couple of seasons rip it off and lay another one.. instant new boat. always paint it later. jmo

kind of what iam thinking iam fixing to take my power head off tomm and get it ready to take in for a quote to get it wrapped ive been seeing 3 yrs out of well maintained wraps on boats so thats pretty good i believe like you said want different color pull it off new looking boat lol

This guy's a friend of mine way up here in northern Ontario, you probably wouldn't buy from him, but check out what he's up to with his vinyl work. All the kids with too much money from the mines around here are getting everything wrapped!

http://www.ecdcustoms.com/

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Guys are saying around 5 years for life around here before fading and what not starts to take affect. It's on my mind for my project too.

iam trying to get my boat disassembled right now so i can go and get a quote soon as i do ill let you guys know around what it would cost on my 18"6 vking comp will cost if the price is right probbally will be leaving it if not may paint it my self as usual i just hate painting

my local vinyl wrap shop quoted me 600 to do install thats me buying my own vinyl i found the black 3d carbon fiber vinyl wrap iam going to go with for 400 so bout 1000$ little less or more depending on install price so thats pretty good deal i reckon

Sounds like a winner to me man. and even better.....NO SANDING! Post some pics when you get it on.

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I've heard less than favourable things about 3d carbon vinyl. There's a post on scream and fly about it, sounds like it doesn't like being in the sun too long, and it's thick stuff, not as pliable as your typical vinyl. I asked my buddy about it at the time as well, his concerns mirrored the problems the guy had in the post. I'm not saying don't do it, but maybe talk to your installer, make sure he's experienced with 3d vinyl, and see what he recommends.

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