Stealth Zed

Discussion in 'Member's Garage' started by murci, Aug 13, 2010.

  1. murci

    murci Member

    The start of my changes to the formally unnamed zed and now appropriated named, stealth zed.

    General info:
    1993 - Silver - Manual - Targa - NA - 2+0

    My plans for this car are well underway now, i have purchased 3m's 180 series vinyl in.....Matte Black! So far i have done a few test pieces here and there, then i moved to the fuel filler piece then the nose panel (see pics).

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    I then did a little square section in between the targa and hatch. It came out nice and im happy with that piece.
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    All pretty girls need a nose job :rolleyes:
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    A work in progress :)
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    So day 1 has been a success. I hope to have the wrapping done in 2 weeks.
    This method is also advantageous because when i buy new body bits its a couple hours and a little piece of material to get it perfect rather than a spray.

    So if you dont like matte black or if you dont like car wraps, dont bother telling me..this car is for me and my enjoyment and im sharing it with you guys. If so i hope you can still appreciate the uniqueness :)

    Although, all constructive criticism and tips/ideas/thoughts/praise are all welcome.

    Many thanks,
    matt.
     
  2. bRACKET

    bRACKET Do Right Dean

    Do you plan on wrapping the whole hatch in matte black so it looks similar to the Zeds with the hatch painted black? I think it'd look great :)
    Very cool, keep up the good work :zlove:
     
  3. murci

    murci Member

    I plan on wrapping the whole car in matte black :)

    next will be the targas then the bit above the windshield then the bit above the hatch, then bonnet...then ill removed the spoiler and do the hatch and so on until im finished.

    matt.
     
  4. mr zed x

    mr zed x chassis scrubbin..

    cool idea matt.
    i like matte black, i painted my nq13 in it. only criticism is after a few days in the weather it looks shit. not sure about how the vinyl with stand the weather, could be good.

    keep us updated. how much per metre is this btw man?
     
  5. murci

    murci Member

    hey rod

    Yer, its outdoor lifetime is 7 years, can withstand all weather (minus hail) :rolleyes:

    12 year interior life and beyond depending on care and use.

    So overall, my ideal product..nice and cheap and protects my old paint.

    its is around 25 a meter with a width of 1220mm, i got a pretty sweet deal and a few meters free so i have 23 to do the car..which is more than enough.

    cheers,
    matt
     
  6. TQE-756

    TQE-756 Active Member

    wow it's almost like art!

    Very Unique.. it'll be like a road going version of the Slot Car.
    How does it weather... UV resistant and all that?
     
  7. murci

    murci Member

    Its fine in the sun, you really only run into problems when you start printing onto it..then it gets abit more complicated. This stuff is meant for company vehicles for advertising purposes. Its also fine in the rain and can be washed if need be with a weak solution.

    I have seen a properly done matte black car with other little black features and it looks amazing (not a zed).

    matt.
     
  8. gargoyle

    gargoyle New Member

  9. loud'n'proud

    loud'n'proud Challenge Accepted

    man matt is soooo hard to wash and keep clean but looks good.

    only thing im worried about is the bigger panels... small bits are easy to do, larger sheets of vinyl are a slut to work with.. have done it before and in 2 weeks will be doing full wraps on 4 cars lol..
     
  10. murci

    murci Member

    Yea im abit worried about the larger sheets, got any strategies for them? im thinking for bonnet fold the sheet in half and tape it down then work from the middle out. Also what kind of heat is optimum, im still playing around with it..too cold and its not flexible too hot and it tears..hmm.

    cheers,
    matt
     
  11. ZXDEVIL

    ZXDEVIL Active Member

    Thats gonna look sweeeet once done... cant wait too see finished pics:D
     
  12. murci

    murci Member

    Going to sit down infront of the fire tonight (to keep me and the product at optimum temperature :D) and do the targas.

    I also tried putting it on the ashtray..you would never know unless it was pointed out. So that got me thinking. If i dont fail and waste a heap of product then im going to have alot spare, i need to keep some for my future front bar/skirts/rear bar but i think ill still have some left. Even if its small little pieces im willing to cut to shape and mail them out to people.

    matt.
     
  13. Mclovin

    Mclovin Well-Known Member

    This would be an interesting look for a 95 edition wing or something ;) So this is gonna take a while? we need cruises man! :p
     
  14. murci

    murci Member

    yes!, organize another when I'm finished it ;)
     
  15. loud'n'proud

    loud'n'proud Challenge Accepted

    SOAPY WATER..

    when i did the ute with a 3m long sticker it was hell

    tip 1) DONT DRINK!!! LH side... perfect... RH side after a few stubbies... not so good lol

    but youtube it and it will show you.. basically you spray on soapy water to the bonnet... then you can put the sheet on fully.. slide it around, get it perfect.. then you push out
     
  16. murci

    murci Member

    Yer, i do have some vinyl/decal experience..but this stuff says specifically to apply dry. I have youtubed a fair bit..those guys make it look so easy! I am doing it by myself though which makes it ..oh about 10 times harder :eek:

    Gotta test drive andymacs new icon:

    When this is up and running ill be :br:

    :zlove:

    matt.
     
  17. murci

    murci Member

    Targa

    Well its taking alot ...ALOT longer than i thought. Almost 2 hours on the one targa to make it absolutely perfect.

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    getting there...
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    Complete!, around the 2 hour mark :zlove:
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    Its like night and day.
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    My back is aching like a well worked back should, i think i will save the other for tomorrow.

    I finally got a time consuming task 1 week out of starting my police studies..perfect. :p

    until next time..
    matt
     
  18. ZXDEVIL

    ZXDEVIL Active Member

    Well you could use it for police work, would be suited to surveillance jobs i think :D
     
  19. Pepper

    Pepper 1991 N/A Slicktop

    Looking perfect.
    How you finish off the edges? That was my question when you first gave me that full wrap video.
     
  20. murci

    murci Member

    Hey benji

    edges are fairly simple, flat is the hard part.

    basically you heat up the material then stretch it over and around whatever edge and press it up underneath
    then later on when trimming you can cut it nice and neat with a little blade (i have a crafting knife with 5 extra blades haha)

    but yes, unfortunately all these pics are taken on my iphone so average quality, nothing special..but its next to impossible to see what its really like unless you see it in person. The pics do NO justice :zlove:

    matt.
     

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