Painting vs Wrapping Cybertruck

[petercyber]

Hello, I'm thinking about painting my cyberbeast. I just started researching for shops that specializes or have the expertise on how to paint stainless steel like the one in the CT. I will really appreciate it all the comments and recommendations. Thank you,

 

[bentoncalder]

Don’t paint, wrap it. Paint costs more, takes longer, and is harder to do (likely to cost more if you want quality). Plus we don’t know how the stainless will react to it. Wrapping when done properly is cheaper, faster, and easier to remove (if you do ppf).

 

[HaulingAss]

Hello, I'm thinking about painting my cyberbeast. I just started researching for shops that specializes or have the expertise on how to paint stainless steel like the one in the CT. I will really appreciate it all the comments and recommendations. Thank you,

Paint is a protective coating. But with a Cybertruck the paint would be more fragile than the metal underneath.

Definitely don't paint it.

Your question is like, "What tastes better, horse shit or a cowpie?"

 

[bentoncalder]

Paint is a protective coating. But with a Cybertruck the paint would be more fragile than the metal underneath.

Definitely don't paint it.

Your question is like, "What tastes better, horse shit or a cowpie?"

What have the horse and cow been eating?

 

[petercyber]

Well, I've been researching the different wrap options (ppf, vinyl, etc) and the lifespan is between 3 to 5 years, plus, you can't use carwash, it has to be cleaned by hand or touchless carwash. Also, it's pretty pricey, that's why I was thinking why not to just paint it. Might be more expensive but also might last longer.

 

[bentoncalder]

Well, I've been researching the different wrap options (ppf, vinyl, etc) and the lifespan is between 3 to 5 years, plus, you can't use carwash, it has to be cleaned by hand or touchless carwash. Also, it's pretty pricey, that's why I was thinking why not to just paint it. Might be more expensive but also might last longer.

When you get a wrap installed by a certified installer, many of them have warranty for up to eight years

 

[petercyber]

When you get a wrap installed by a certified installer, many of them have warranty for up to eight years

Good to know, thank you

 

[bentoncalder]

Good to know, thank you

One more thing. If you paint it you’ll likely drastically reduce its resale value

 

[petercyber]

One more thing. If you paint it you’ll likely drastically reduce its resale value

More than what's already been reduced?

 

[ABILISK]

This thread makes me sad. PLEASE don’t paint a CT.

 

[petercyber]

This thread makes me sad. PLEASE don’t paint a CT.

Thanks Abilisk, I'm being sincere here.

 

[RoboTaxi]

DIY wrap and get a serotonin dump with every comment.

 

[hemiarch]

What have the horse and cow been eating?

Yes. And how long has said pie been sun roasted?

 

[Deleted member 22486]

Well, I've been researching the different wrap options (ppf, vinyl, etc) and the lifespan is between 3 to 5 years, plus, you can't use carwash, it has to be cleaned by hand or touchless carwash. Also, it's pretty pricey, that's why I was thinking why not to just paint it. Might be more expensive but also might last longer.

I think in five years you’ll have bigger fish to fry then your wrap peeling off.

Do a wrap over paint, 100%

 

[hemiarch]

Not all wraps are created equal longevity wise. Go for high quality PPF if you have the choice