GypsyGraphics
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I'm going to do a full wrap for color change only (no printing) and can't decided between Oracal 970 RA and Hexis HX20000, pre-laminated vinyls.
I'm hoping there are a few of you out there who have tired or are familiar with both and will tell me if you preferred one over the other... and why.
I have samples for both but don't want to make a decision based solely on which is easier for a novice installer, like myself, to work with. Here's what I know:
1. Oracal cost 200+ more
2. Oracal 4 mil vs Hexis 3 mil
3. Both were easy to work with
4. When removing, the Hexis kinda shredded, the Oracal didn't (does that matter?)
5. Both are readily available but no flat black in the Hexis
Not that color matters but, I'm also deciding between colors, white, black or flat black.
If your response is "just paint the car" don't bother. I know I can get a cheap paint job for less. I'm doing this for installation experience. I've haven't done a full wrap on my own and won't till I think I can do a good job. I really hate it when I hear some is doing a vehicle wrap for the first time, for a client and charging for it. That is, unless the client knows and is getting a killer deal to be their guinea pig or it's a "you no likey - you no pay" kinda deal. I read somewhere on this very site... a guy wanted "play wrapper" on other peoples cars so he'd have experience before doing his own!!!! Reeeal nice buddy.
With that in mind, any input would be greatly appreciated.
I'm hoping there are a few of you out there who have tired or are familiar with both and will tell me if you preferred one over the other... and why.
I have samples for both but don't want to make a decision based solely on which is easier for a novice installer, like myself, to work with. Here's what I know:
1. Oracal cost 200+ more
2. Oracal 4 mil vs Hexis 3 mil
3. Both were easy to work with
4. When removing, the Hexis kinda shredded, the Oracal didn't (does that matter?)
5. Both are readily available but no flat black in the Hexis
Not that color matters but, I'm also deciding between colors, white, black or flat black.
If your response is "just paint the car" don't bother. I know I can get a cheap paint job for less. I'm doing this for installation experience. I've haven't done a full wrap on my own and won't till I think I can do a good job. I really hate it when I hear some is doing a vehicle wrap for the first time, for a client and charging for it. That is, unless the client knows and is getting a killer deal to be their guinea pig or it's a "you no likey - you no pay" kinda deal. I read somewhere on this very site... a guy wanted "play wrapper" on other peoples cars so he'd have experience before doing his own!!!! Reeeal nice buddy.
With that in mind, any input would be greatly appreciated.
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