Frozen paint vs vinyl wrap

[messiry]

So i had this debate with many folks, some say frozen color is hard to maintain, expensive to repair and vinyl wrap will protect the paint and will age naturally, others say its nothing like a fine frozen paint done by the manufacturer,,

i am confused between Frozen Blue and (any color) + matte vinyl wrap

i didn't see the frozen Black/Blue/Silver of BMW in person however i saw many wrapped cars, can you guys out there who own any frozen color give us some light between both,,,

thanks for the help

[Denso]

Originally Posted by messiry

So i had this debate with many folks, some say frozen color is hard to maintain, expensive to repair and vinyl wrap will protect the paint and will age naturally, others say its nothing like a fine frozen paint done by the manufacturer,,

i am confused between Frozen Blue and (any color) + matte vinyl wrap

i didn't see the frozen Black/Blue/Silver of BMW in person however i saw many wrapped cars, can you guys out there who own any frozen color give us some light between both,,,

thanks for the help

I like the idea of the wrap as you can change colour as often as your budget allows, then you can always return back to the original colour when you want to sell the car.

[RickFLM4]

Paint if you can decide what you want without hesitation. Otherwise wrap, which can be removed or changed.

[drexplode]

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1153738

after doing all of my research, I would pull the trigger on a weekend cruiser with matte/frozen finish. Chemical guys/Swissvax/Dr. Beasley has a dedicated line of products for matte finish.

My body shop guy said that frozen finish is a PIA to repair but doable if you choose the right shop / bmw authorized.

[messiry]

Originally Posted by drexplode

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1153738

after doing all of my research, I would pull the trigger on a weekend cruiser with matte/frozen finish. Chemical guys/Swissvax/Dr. Beasley has a dedicated line of products for matte finish.

My body shop guy said that frozen finish is a PIA to repair but doable if you choose the right shop / bmw authorized.

so i guess you are in the same boat as me,,

[drexplode]

Originally Posted by messiry

so i guess you are in the same boat as me,,

only way I would order frozen finish is for a weekend cruiser and carry a bottle of detail spray for any schmutz encounters (bird droppings, bugs, women cheek marks...kidding).

[solstice]

Vinyl wrap is a no-no in any shape or form. I would never ever do a clear bra for example, for me it's like wearing a condom, no good. Frozen colors are hit and miss, some awesome like frozen silver others awful like frozen black.

[drexplode]

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1154380

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by solstice

Vinyl wrap is a no-no in any shape or form. I would never ever do a clear bra for example, for me it's like wearing a condom, no good. Frozen colors are hit and miss, some awesome like frozen silver others awful like frozen black.

So if you did a lot of highway driving, you'd prefer paint chips to paint protection film?

[solstice]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

So if you did a lot of highway driving, you'd prefer paint chips to paint protection film?

Yes, no doubt but I'm European we don't do wraps. To me it's just as as a I described it. Same degradation, if you know what I mean, which I hope you do

[TonySCV]

I would do a wrap without hesitation. MUCH easier to maintain, no need to worry about accidental wax being applied or car washes mucking with the finish. You can change it if the mood strikes you. Provides protection to the original paint as a bonus.

Cost to do a full car wrap at a high quality shop is similar to the cost of a frozen paint, so I'd go with the lower maintenance, lower-stress alternative.

[F83]

Originally Posted by solstice

Yes, no doubt but I'm European we don't do wraps. To me it's just as as a I described it. Same degradation, if you know what I mean, which I hope you do

So.... driving with a clear bra is the same as wearing a condom?

Europe sure is funny.

[RickFLM4]

^ Seems like a stretch of an analogy to me too... Plus, condoms aren't always a bad idea...

[Richy Rich]

Originally Posted by solstice

Vinyl wrap is a no-no in any shape or form. I would never ever do a clear bra for example, for me it's like wearing a condom, no good. Frozen colors are hit and miss, some awesome like frozen silver others awful like frozen black.

Unfortunately for us, your father operated under the same ideology.

[Demxsr]

This is just a minor detail. But if you decide to wrap, most of what we're talking about here is satin finish and not matte

Satin gives that bit of shine, where matte is pretty much no shine at all (looks like primer). the frozen finishes you see on BMW's is satin.

[mephiska]

Wrap.

I've seen dealer showroom cars with the frozen paint. It just does not age well or hold up to normal use. Go with the Vinyl wrap post-purchase for the same price and remove it when/if you get bored or for resale.

[moveswiftly]

Originally Posted by Richy Rich

Unfortunately for us, your father operated under the same ideology.

LOL

[/// M sa]

Originally Posted by solstice

Yes, no doubt but I'm European we don't do wraps. To me it's just as as a I described it. Same degradation, if you know what I mean, which I hope you do

I have clear bra all over my car and you couldn't notice it what's so ever.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by solstice

Vinyl wrap is a no-no in any shape or form. I would never ever do a clear bra for example, for me it's like wearing a condom, no good. Frozen colors are hit and miss, some awesome like frozen silver others awful like frozen black.

Frozen black...awful?!?

Can't believe I'm actually agreeing with RichyRich for once.

Wraps look great on their own, but stand them next to an OEM frozen paint- and it shits all over it

[messiry]

Originally Posted by drexplode

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1154380

That was a nice frozen silver,,,

so if frozen colors are PIA to maintain, why not to use a clear bra something like 3M/scotchguard/Xpel clear film, not sure if it will change the car look and the nice quite shine of the frozen color,,

BTW i am looking at frozen blue or frozen silver colors,, not Black.

[M Heart]

I personally wouldn't do either one as I'm one of those guys who believes your car's surface/paint should be shiny. BUT, given the choice of frozen paint vs. wrap, I'll do wrap as you can always peel it off and go back to the oem shiny painted color. Also, I believe frozen colors and the overall look its a trendy thing now, but not sure if it would stick around for awhile on a daily vehicle like the M. As someone previously mentioned it, if it was a weekender or a some sort of collective vehicle, sure, a mass produced daily driver, not for me.

[SaMaster14]

My dad has had a factory matte grey SL550 for 3 years now. The paint is easy to maintain and stays looking clean without a wash for a while. The car looks just as new today as it did when he got it. The one downside is that if you do scratch the paint or get a ding/get into an accident, it is expensive and difficult to match the paint properly and repair.

Wraps are cool, but the level of detail in a frozen/matte paint job (especially a matte metallic like Mercedes) is amazing and something a wrap can never compete with. Fit and finish is also perfect with a factory painted car vs a wrap. Don't get me wrong, wraps are great and efficient ways to change up the look every now and then, but if money isn't an issue, I would say definitely go for the frozen/matte paint job from the factory!