Are you considering or have you wrapped your Grenadier? If so, with what and why?

[DDG]

I bought some of the Pushbike helicopter tape and wrapped both front sills this morning. Not perfect but will do until I get it done professionally.

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Smart move. This will certainly protect the surface for as long as it takes to come up with a more elegant solution. Seems to me that a set of nice sills shouldn’t be that hard for someone to make.
I wish I knew how to program and use a CNC mill. That might make a great retirement side-gig

 

[DCPU]

 

[ECrider]

After I get the back ladder door and perhaps bonnet wrapped black think will ask them to detail the 'A's in red.

Just need the car now!

 

[bigleonski]

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Flash. What tape is that?

 

[DDG]

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This is well done. I’m impressed with how this turned out.

 

[AMan]

@Loc Nar Bronze gunmetal over inky black

This is close to what I’m doing

 

[AMan]

this fella does Ceramic paint protection in SA. Not sure how much or even if it’s money well spent.

where was your quote from?

https://youtube.com/@KenyanGrenadier

View: https://youtu.be/uPa0RMRV_YQ

Yes, I ceramic coated it… in Kenya … ten year no nonsense warranty, with annual repairs included. Won’t protect against rock chips etc which is why I’m doing PPF on panels that will be at risk. I ceramic coated the car to protect the paint from the horror stories I’ve seen when wraps aren’t removed until it’s too late. Maybe overkill, maybe not… time will tell.

 

[AMan]

Can someone enlighten me on the benefits of "wrapping" a vehicle as I cannot think of any other than a color change. Would bare metal be better protected by paint or by wrap? How much does it cost to wrap a vehicle the size of a Grenadier?
I have only wrapped one thing in my life (at my wife instance of course) and it did not look pretty.

Vinyl wraps offer minimal protection… mostly for colour changes. PPF self healing wraps are probably the best bet for off-road protection. It’s far too costly to PPF the entire vehicle so I’ve ceramic coated mine, it includes an annual touch up job for ten years, and I’m now getting PPF self healing on the fenders, doors and part of the hood. Oh, and the headlights

 

[Ovrland Bill]

After I get the back ladder door and perhaps bonnet wrapped black think will ask them to detail the 'A's in red.

Just need the car now!

For a “Red A”, would you recommend wrap or paint?

 

[DDG]

For a “Red A”, would you recommend wrap or paint?

The red A would be a perfect place to use a vinyl piece. Super easy and inexpensive too.

 

[ECrider]

For a “Red A”, would you recommend wrap or paint?

Yep. I think what DDG has said. Will seek advice from the wrapper as really not my forte.

 

[ChasingOurTrunks]

I have some experience with 3M clear wrap because the previous owner of my current rig opted for it. It does an OK job at preventing scratches from trees and such, and so some kind of wrap could definitely protect a finish. The 3M stuff seems to work really good.

For a less expensive protection item, folks may want to keep an eye out for a product like this (or make your own out of sheets of the magnetic stuff). I've always been hesitant to do this because of the weight but it's cheaper than a wrap and removeable if you aren't doing the rough stuff often, but still want the option. These are essentially fridge magnet sheets, cut to the shape of doors/fenders/etc. and stuck on as needed.

https://www.partsengine.ca/76994-vp-smittybilt-71.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwp6CkBhB_EiwAlQVyxQSSZ8x27tBtkZQu6n2gg9wRSQq1zjZQ8V5RV11uxiwh6k4IxHOmNRoCLXAQAvD_BwE

 

[AMan]

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I got some rugged step tape and did mine.. will post photos tomorrow

 

[AMan]

I have some experience with 3M clear wrap because the previous owner of my current rig opted for it. It does an OK job at preventing scratches from trees and such, and so some kind of wrap could definitely protect a finish. The 3M stuff seems to work really good.

For a less expensive protection item, folks may want to keep an eye out for a product like this (or make your own out of sheets of the magnetic stuff). I've always been hesitant to do this because of the weight but it's cheaper than a wrap and removeable if you aren't doing the rough stuff often, but still want the option. These are essentially fridge magnet sheets, cut to the shape of doors/fenders/etc. and stuck on as needed.

https://www.partsengine.ca/76994-vp-smittybilt-71.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwp6CkBhB_EiwAlQVyxQSSZ8x27tBtkZQu6n2gg9wRSQq1zjZQ8V5RV11uxiwh6k4IxHOmNRoCLXAQAvD_BwE

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This is a decent option if you get a really high quality ABS based armour. The sheet magnet type have been known to trap dirt and dust between the panels and paint- it’s like sandpaper! Rhinohide appears to be a good option. Exploring!

 

[Ovrland Bill]

The red A would be a perfect place to use a vinyl piece. Super easy and inexpensive too.

Between the heat of the engine on the underside and the sun above, I would think that any coloring (wether paint or vinyl) applied, ‘after the fact’, to the bonnet would take a terrible beating.

 

[DaveB]

I have some experience with 3M clear wrap because the previous owner of my current rig opted for it. It does an OK job at preventing scratches from trees and such, and so some kind of wrap could definitely protect a finish. The 3M stuff seems to work really good.

For a less expensive protection item, folks may want to keep an eye out for a product like this (or make your own out of sheets of the magnetic stuff). I've always been hesitant to do this because of the weight but it's cheaper than a wrap and removeable if you aren't doing the rough stuff often, but still want the option. These are essentially fridge magnet sheets, cut to the shape of doors/fenders/etc. and stuck on as needed.

https://www.partsengine.ca/76994-vp-smittybilt-71.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwp6CkBhB_EiwAlQVyxQSSZ8x27tBtkZQu6n2gg9wRSQq1zjZQ8V5RV11uxiwh6k4IxHOmNRoCLXAQAvD_BwE

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Doors on the Grenadier are alluminium.
Magnetic panels no stick
Could use the utility rails to add some protective panels on.

 

[Loc Nar]

Doors on the Grenadier are alluminium.
Magnetic panels no stick
Could use the utility rails to add some protective panels on.
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Yes the utility rails present interesting options. One of the drawbacks of the magnetic panels (even if they could be used on the Grenadier) is, well, that they peel right off and are, therefore, ripe for sticky fingers. Perhaps a utility rail solution could at least involve a locking mechanism. The armor shown in the Ronny Dahl video linked above connects via a bunch of circular 3M tape mounts. So, if you take the armor off, your ride looks like it has measles.

 

[Jiman01]

Doors on the Grenadier are alluminium.
Magnetic panels no stick
Could use the utility rails to add some protective panels on.
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Those rails/steps look good. What site is the pic from?

Disregard - I think I found it, BlackSheep Innovations

 

[DCPU]

Flash. What tape is that?

Sorry, I meant to come back to your question but forgot.

I should said photo was from this chap ~ I don't actually know what product he used but you could ask.

 

[ChasingOurTrunks]

I didn't think about the aluminum doors, thanks @DaveB for pointing that out! The magnetic strips are not an option in that situation, which leads me back to thinking that a 3M clear wrap (or something similar) is likely the best bet. Plus if you want your Gren to have that trick looking colour contrast nose like the Prototypes it looks like a wrap might be the most feasible way to do it!