Full car clear bra question

To continue from the other thread... our head installer told me the 488 mirrors require multiple ppf pieces so there would be seams, but in the right hands it could be done so it wasn't offensive.

Good luck and please post some after photos once complete!

 

On the 488 we wrap a full door panel with one piece. Mirror and door handle do get removed.

 

The mirrors are on the door on my NB 2000 Miata. It has always been a pain to clean that patch of paint and treat the top seal between there, and the triangular A pillar window. A seam there would be no big deal for the benefit the wrap gives. On my 360, one of the 2 previous owners applied the fender wrap OVER the factory wheel well wrap, leaving a small bubble seam between the two. It's nice to have two layers but that was kinda dumb. Remove the small sheet, apply the big sheet, apply a new small sheet. You have to be close to see but it's obvious when you are washing it. I'm not sure whether to wrap the whole side skirt or just the front angle on the new Giulia.

 

Usually just a front patch? Not sure about 488 shape.

... Just checked, Yeah same idea with maybe some corners folded over. Mounting stalk might not get anything. I think both my 348 and 360 have been done that way. But you can cut a piece as small as you want and even wrap the sections since they turn in. Since they are off for the doors, you can break them down a little more or wrap by hand.

 

I have a Suntek full wrap on my 458, same design and same issue when wrapping the entire car. I was told removing the mirrors is long and pricey, with some risks. I decided not to do it and have this small seam you mentioned. It is almost not visible on my car (Bianco Avus) and I am very happy with the result. I don't think it is worth spending extra money removing those mirrors, especially when you consider you have to change it after few years.

 

The mirror gets wrapped while on the car, after the door is wrapped while the mirror is off.

Is that what you are asking?

-- Ryan at ESOTERIC

 

Definitely up to the customer. Some want the extra craftsmanship options that come with complete disassembly while straight pattern work can still look great. We also know these installs can last more than just a few years since we warranty them to 10

We also have Suntek in our arsenal and Ultra is on the front of my car.

-- Ryan

 

What film will you be using? We have had three 488's within the last two weeks get fully wrapped and left the mirrors on. Suntek film was used and the lines are harder to see then say Xpel so it wasn't a big deal to the clients.


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Glad to help. Yes, we remove the mirrors and do pretty much all disassembly in-house.

 

any chance of a close up photo ?

 

Ferrari paint is notoriously weak. My installer (one of the best in the area) has told me that he's had several 458s with small spots of peeled paint after film is removed. This is even when all precautions are used such as pulling slowly in the right direction, applying heat/steam, etc. He says its only on some ferraris and repainted cars where he has issues. While I understand the desire to protect the car, I don't believe its worth the risk of destroying factory paint if you ever need to replace the film.