Sled wraps, why so busy?

[WCW]

Someone has to do some kind of patina paint looking wrap....

I've done just about everything else and am intrigued by what I see on that bike.
I'll give it a go. Have you an up-close reference to show the detailing?

 

[cowkiller]

I don't really care what people do to their sled, some of them are actually obnoxious and I still do not care.

 

[Reno Tom]

@Sandman, but wouldn't that sled look oh so good with my riding gear!!!

LMAO . To much time on your hands ??lol

 

[mtsummitx]

LMAO . To much time on your hands ??lol

Lol!!! Actually 05900 has too much time on his hands. I poached that pic from him

 

[WCW]

Fine detailing

When image counts.
Professional designs for the art connoisseur.

 

[snowmoherb]

So the next thing I want to do is paint the boards but I think I have hit the limit on my budget for this year. I did a little photoshop of what it would look like if/when I powder coat them and fill in all the little holes on the tunnel. It would be awesome.

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Looks awesome!!!

 

[POLZIN]

im spending my wrap budget on riding lessons. Not stuck looks way cool!

 

[Sxrlar]

Here is mine I just completed. If Darth Vader rode a sled, this would be the one.

 

[Sxrlar]

OOOPS.

 

[WFOWA]

im spending my wrap budget on riding lessons. Not stuck looks way cool!

Bright colors makes it easier for your buddies to find you!!
And stuck doesn't always look that bad!

 

[2XM3]

This is how I did my turbo pro, its sold now but had a lot of compliments on it



this was my carbon fiber edge chassis



Its like art, to each his own, but I do also wish the graphics guys would do simple accent stripes, panels ect along with the crazy stuff

 

[WCW]

re: "...I do also wish the graphics guys would do simple accent stripes, panels ect along with the crazy stuff"

That's better left to those with solid vinyl plotters (and less skills).

 

[WCW]

This is for those who hate details. Lol
It is a special order and requested all the Extra blood.
http://www.worldclasswraps.com/2014-IRON-SLED-YAMAHA-FX-NYTRO.html

 

[WCW]

Blood and gore can be fun some times, however, there are a variety of other tasteful subject matters which may appeal to different people in different ways for various reasons in different social settings.
Personally, I feel there should be some logic in a design whereby creating something 'lasting' and 'memorable' to look at. Depending on the venue, how you dress is sometimes how you will be accepted in the community and/or jostle for position among the ranks.
Ride hard and look your best!

 

[SLEDPEDDLER]

My question to those who have "wild" wraps done, How are you going to react when the dealer decreased the value of in come trade in time?

 

[Mafesto]

The Christian ones are cool!

 

[christopher]

When image counts.
Professional designs for the art connoisseur.

NICE!!

 

[tudizzle]

That was my exact thought when I saw McFarckle's and TuDizzle's sleds! Those sleds must have fallen into the hot tub time machine! bwhahahaha

They need to create a line of snow clothes to go along with those sleds.

yeah somebody should...

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[alexhack]

My question to those who have "wild" wraps done, How are you going to react when the dealer decreased the value of in come trade in time?

You simply pull it off if your worried about that. They are just stickers.


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[WCW]

My question to those who have "wild" wraps done, How are you going to react when the dealer decreased the value of in come trade in time?

Not sure how you define 'wild', however, from my position, if it's a plaid pattern that belongs on a kilt, or a mix match of odd shapes with clashing colors with no rhyme or reason, I understand.

Many are not artists and lack passion and/or patience. That's what I'm seeing. As a professional, I see many unintelligible designs out there that probably take an hour to literally 'slap' together, and I'll be blunt, they are damn ugly and I wouldn't give them a second look. Sorry if that hurts anyone's feelings out there, but sometimes hearing truth hurts, no doubt.
So if it was Grandma who said it looks nice, then it must be? Lol
I take hours, sometimes days to get a scene together, and the final edition is crisp, sharp, without blurriness or the jaggies. That also takes a few hours and is what I dubbed 'buffing' for lack of better expression.
Back in years past, I would do all by air brush. That could take 2 to 6 weeks at times. And if there ever was need for a touch up, it was a nightmare compared to the ease and costs of simply replacing a printed panel. That is one of the many reasons for it's popularity.

Also from my experience, the machines are valued (upon trade in or other) by their working/running condition for the most part (hrs), so esthetics are a moot point unless there is visible (physical) damages or neglect. Even so, it's the mechanics of the drive system which are valued most. Same would be considered for salvage.

Alexhack is right; most quality medias are easily removable with heat, just like the OEM decals. Only bad thing I have ever come across is the crusty mess left behind by using dirt bike type media which has an extremely aggressive adhesive on the back (near permanent), and the fact that it doesn't like curved areas (X&Y) and that is where dirt and grime tend to collect under the lifting/curling shrinking edges. Thickest isn't always bestest

Personally, I have had people make a sale on their sled based on the graphics/esthetics. Have had many. I know this for fact as over the years, people have called for replacements or to add on to their per-owned sleds.
Being called in from a dealerships to dress up machines for their customers and/or open house events is a good sign.

Hope this helps clarify some important concerns