Thinking of getting car wrapped.
 

Was looking for something similar in the same jaguar blue. All chrome , mirrors , side vents etc, boot spoiler, bonnet vents in carbon fibre black, and wheels plasti dipped black. Grills remaining black and fog light surrounds. Any views, this xk was done by the company in Ireland some time ago. Just fancy something different for a change.What is the correct blue color name, this car looks to have the proper color blue.

Jaguar XK blue wrap

Thinking of getting car wrapped.
 

Was looking for something similar in the same blue. All chrome , mirrors , side vents etc, boot spoiler, bonnet vents in carbon fibre black, and wheels plasti dipped black. Grills remaining black and fog light surrounds. Any views, this xk was done by the company in Ireland some time ago. Just fancy something different for a change.

Jaguar XK blue wrap

i want to do the same to my car, maybe something a little darker and metallic. i hate the black color on my car, it hides the body lines

I think it looks great, go for it!

I like it, but would not do Jaguar French Blue. Something close, but not exact.

I wish Jaguar offered a paint to sample or "paint to any Jaguar color ever" option when ordering a car.

What blue do you think, when get the small parts done in carbon, i think i will get the alloys done in the water transfer hydrographics,.

I was never a fan of French Racing Blue but it does stand out. I rather like the Jag colors, Indigo Blue and the older Pacific Blue. Keep us informed on how this project goes, It is always good to see the projects folks do with their Jags.

How about a Tiffany blue or robin's egg blue?

I like the French Racing Blue, though if I'd wrapped mine it would have been in red. I reckon the xkr looks brilliant in red.

Thinking now of the chrome blue look, and to leave all my chrome as i like it in situ, it would look well with the polished rims.

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There are some very nice shades of blue and with the carbon fibre contrast it will certainly set your car apart from the rest. I personally don't mind the French Racing blue, however not a big fan of the chrome blue. If you go through with it, we're going to expect pictures. :icon_redcam: As a note, my (limited) wrap has given me no problems whatsoever with maintenance or wear.

The blue in my link is a bit lighter than the original jag blue a bit darker would be better, not many images of wrapped blue xk/xkr cars.
Jaguar XK blue wrap

Thats not a bad looking blue.

Thats not a bad looking blue. oopps..

Those wheels in the video. I'd opt for the sponge bob square pants wheels at the end of the video.

On a serious note, I wonder about the durability of the hyrdro-dipped wheels. Anyone have any experience with them?

Go chrome blue. Why have a monstrously gorgeous car and not have as much visual impact as possible?

Why the two threads?
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...rapped-170702/

Powerhouse had second thoughts.

maybe he wants his car re-wrapped.

I love the chrome silver wrapped XKR-S, although it does look as though i belongs in the middle east.

how can i erase this thread, and yes posted twice

You can't; moderator can.

If you have enough money, they do. That is one of the roles of the SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) division.

"SVO is based at our brand new, £20m Technical Centre in Warwickshire, England. This specialist manufacturing facility is Jaguar Land Rover’s Centre of Excellence and home to a team of 200 automotive specialists. SVO’s 20,000m2 headquarters has over 40 engineering inspection bays and a world‑class paint facility."

Powerhouse I'm a huge fan of the French racing blue

I was also looking into wrapping the car and came up with the same color thought

I've merged your two identically titled threads.

Graham

Looks like you have a project on your hands Powerhouse. I like the chrome blue better than FRB. As has been said, remember to post pictures all along the project.

Where is that option on the "build your own car link"? I was never offered that option when building my XE at the dealership; which I would've done. Porsche does it for like 7K, how much does Jaguar charge?

I love the French blue too, but if I were wrapping, I would not go with the same exact color. How about a Gulf style livery?

I assume you would need to initiate an enquiry through a dealer and then get your wallet out...

Here is an example of a custom job done by the ETO which is what SVO used to be called.

Iron Maiden Drummer Buys Jaguar XKR-S - autoevolution

^ I am a Maiden fan and that is just bad ass!

So got a quote for mirror finish and it was €3100 (£2100), and upkeep could be a problem on a daily user car so i think thats out, for the blue gloss it was €1350 (£1220) for wrap and €200 (£180) for carbon bits.
Came across this wrap last night that look awesome, called AVERY DENNISON DIAMOND BLUE WRAP, looks good, so has thrown a spanner in the works, on the first video on the xj, The wrap was fitted by Wrap concepts of Basildon, Essex, anyone have experience of them.
http://wrapconcepts.co.uk/

I was debating something like this a while back, more-so to hide the imperfections and protect the paint. However, a solid color wrap ended up being close to $3000USD, and went way north of there for anything non-standard.

That color does pop though.

The best thing about going BRB is the fact it remains a factory color in my opinion it looks amazing

That's what i'm more thinking of , but getting the nearest match, if i new in wrap terms what the name of the nearest blue is to the jaguar colour, any graphic designers here who know a near match vinyl name.

This is jacsun's ride , what do you think?

yea nice , have been in contact with him

I will try to be very polite about it. Instead of buying 99 XK8 in good running condition for $5k(?), you got Jag/Chevy hybrid for 10k after 6 months(?) of repair???????? In my opinion value of this hybrid is twice lower than good Jag of same year. You will sell it sooner or later. Absolutely doesn't make sense to me. Additional problem is, not many mechanics will try to repair it, because it is hybrid wiring! Good luck! For 10k you could be driving 08 XK! Whatever makes you happy!

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Accidentally post on wrong thread?

Powerhouse, just a word of warning, you'll have to advise your insurance. I was looking to originally buy a black car and have it wrapped, my insurance quote increased by 20% and I'm an old git at 53! From what I know of vehicle stuff in Ireland it's always more stringent and costly than in the rest of the UK.

You may also need to advise DVA and leave a small unwrapped bit in the boot...just in case the Garda pull you over after NPR identifying your car as another colour.

Don't shoot the messenger!

PS I was quoted £1300 to do standard body colour (blue) on the black XKR I was considering...but then went for a white dynamic and decided to leave it alone :)

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