1600 class

[lauren]

I have a 1600 class car that has an old paint job, we raced it for awhile then stopped. Which would be better those new graphics that are like stickers or a paint?

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[tmathews]

Powder coat the panels... then just add your sponsors decals/stickers

[M.Harvey1600]

i would powdercoat the panels then put a body wrap on it... at least thats what im doing to my 1600...

my car is currently sportin a Walley World paint job but have decided that the paint and upkeep is to wieght costly, a body wrap is 1/2 the wieght...

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[Tony_Barraza]

I have a 1600 class car that has an old paint job, we raced it for awhile then stopped. Which would be better those new graphics that are like stickers or a paint?

Hey Lauren -

Just like the others have mentioned, it's always a good idea to get the panels re-coated first. After that, paint, vinyl, or a combination of both - whatever works for you! Also consider a partial wrap or spot graphic. Basically, vinyl placed on top of your paint or powdercoat.

Vinyl is great due to the ease of repair/replacement. Also, you can change your look from year-to-year easily.

Whatever you choose, when you're ready for a design, we can help! We've done a couple of "Dune Buggies" LOL! Samples below of a concept rendering for Terrible Herbst/Monster Energy, Wilson Motorsports Class 3000 and the Sourapas Corona RPS Class 1.

Good luck!

[lauren]

ok i think im going to go with powder coating and vinyls when i come up with the money to do it! thanks for the tips!

[MARXICO]

Just curious why powder coat the body before a vinyl wrap ?

[M.Harvey1600]

Just curious why powder coat the body before a vinyl wrap ?

for me I like the inside of the panels BLACK/coated rather than raw aluminum... for me its preference... don't know of any true reason behind it besides that...

[Dezert-Racer]

holds up better than paint