Clarko Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I have started thinking of how I want my finished Birkin to look.... and was wondering if it is worth wrapping it instead of painting it... on the assumption that it will be cheaper.... and the aluminum would still be there in case I want that back at some stage?..... has anybody done this with a Seven?..... would it stand up to the heat around the Collector pipes exiting the engine compartment? any thoughts welcome:) Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 It’s been done. Steve (forum name: Merlin) did it on his fairly new XS Birkin. It was a silver Martini livery. I would send a PM and see if you can get his input. If I see him tomorrow (he’s a neighbor) then I will ask him to check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Yes it has been done. I've done a few wrap jobs but never a seven yet. Overall seven will be pretty easy with exception of hood (slats are killer) and nose cone. Professionals are able to do nose cone in one piece. I don't think I'd be able to do it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Not a wrap but I had my Caterham completely covered with clear bra. 11 years on the road and 28k miles and no sign of melting, not even around the hole where the 3" very hot down pipe from the turbo exited the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Saw this on instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hi Clark - I talked with Steve yesterday and saw his Birkin. No issues with the wrap near the exhaust. As exhaust passes through body from engine bay to outside, no issues. There is a strip of edging trim around the metal edges which protects things too. He said the wrap was done by Tom Carlin of Birkin America. So your friendly Birkin dealer has all the information you need. cheers mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarko Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Thanks for that Mike:) Ill bring it up next time I chat to him. Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 [ATTACH=CONFIG]17648[/ATTACH] Saw this on instagram That is impressive. I'm helping my son wrap his project car and know enough now to know it isn't easy... kind of nightmarish dealing with big pieces and complex curves. No idea how they got that nose cone in one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Photos of a wrapped Birkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) Nose Cone and cycle wings wrapped a a CF finish Edited October 23, 2020 by Brightonuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarko Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 That’s impressive! Ill get some quotes done:) Thanks to all for photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Nose Cone and cycle wings wrapped a a CF finish [ATTACH=CONFIG]17774[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]17775[/ATTACH] Very impressive to have it done in once piece. I've had vinyl experience and I have no idea how they manage to pull that off. Takes a real honed skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bent Wrench Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Try wrapping this. We learned a lot. Not an easy deal. The hardest was the inside bends where the hood meets the fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Looks great from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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