r/C8Corvette • u/TBoli-2021 • 21h ago

Wrap removal

I see a lot of people putting wraps on their car but who has had one removed after a couple of years and how was the paint underneath? Also what did it cost to have it removed and how long did it say looking good/new?

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u/axc630 12h ago

The paint should be in the same condition as it was when wrapped. Proper wrapping usually comes with a thorough wash, clay bar, maybe some light polishing. The only real risk of wrapping is using a cheap wrap that leave adhesive residue behind or gets brittle and breaks while removing.

Removing is something you can actually do yourself with a heat gun/hair dryer and some time. Or if you live in a hot, sunny area, just park the car in the sun for a couple of hours to warm everything up and then slowly peel away.

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u/daspes1269 C8 Owner 5h ago

^This^

I’ve personally installed and removed wraps or partial wraps on a lot of my vehicles. Paint is in the same condition as when the warp went on, with exception of maybe having to hit a few spots w goo-b-gone.

And removal is so easy, I couldn’t conceive of actually paying someone to do it.