Wrapped my 2021 RT Limited

[PeterKelly]

I purchased my 2021 RTL during the Covid pandemic, so colour choice was very limited and you had to take what was available. I ended up with the Asphalt Grey Metallic which was ok, but certainly not my first choice. I always intended to get it wrapped, but somehow never got around to doing it 'til last week. I chose a really bright red called Gloss Dragon Fire Red, which is about as different from the original as you can get. I also had a carbon fibre wrap done on the mirror caps.

I picked the bike up yesterday, and am I pleased with the result. The wrapping guy told me that it was a difficult job with lots of surfaces and angles to contend with. He said the fenders were particularly challenging.

Here are some pics showing before and after the wrap

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[Wdaniels]

Looks awesome

 

[JayBros]

The carbon fiber wrap on the mirror caps is very distinctive. Bravo Zulu!

 

[Yowzer]

Wow, that is a nice job. Total transformation!

 

[kbirdsong]

Beautiful! I am not at all familiar with wraps so forgive me if this is a stupid question, but do you have any concerns about taking panels on and off?

 

[vito1943]

If you don't mind me asking, what did this cost?

 

[PeterKelly]

@ kbirdsong - the panels are individually wrapped and wrapping follows the shape of the panel so removing one shouldn’t be an issue.

@ vito 1943 - it wasn’t cheap that’s for sure. I shopped around a bit but chose a wrapper with lots of experience and positive reviews. It cost about Can $1500 and as expected, the majority of that was labour.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

 

[Cosmo]

@ kbirdsong - the panels are individually wrapped and wrapping follows the shape of the panel so removing one shouldn’t be an issue.

@ vito 1943 - it wasn’t cheap that’s for sure. I shopped around a bit but chose a wrapper with lots of experience and positive reviews. It cost about Can $1500 and as expected, the majority of that was labour.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

That’s a lot less than a paint job!

 

[RickWB]

@ kbirdsong - the panels are individually wrapped and wrapping follows the shape of the panel so removing one shouldn’t be an issue.

@ vito 1943 - it wasn’t cheap that’s for sure. I shopped around a bit but chose a wrapper with lots of experience and positive reviews. It cost about Can $1500 and as expected, the majority of that was labour.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

That’s a good price Peter. I was quoted $650 Cdn/ to wrap clear Xpel on the frunk and saddlebag area, and I doubt that any panels are removed.

 

[vito1943]

When I bought my 2021 RT, the only one the dealer had was in the metallic blue color (Petrol Metallic). Truthfully the color was irrelevant for me. I do keep it clean and as bug-free as I reasonably can, but beyond that it just doesn't matter. I've seen some interesting paint jobs on Spyders, and some nice wraps as well, but I doubt that I would ever spend the bucks to do it for my ride. When out riding, the color of my Spyder is pretty meaningless to me.