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relaxalot

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I have a 2016 very low mile GMC Yukon Denali XL in gloss black. The factory hood and roof clearcoat has gone bad. Paint from Chevy is not good. I also have a previous minor door damage repaired and repainted that needs to be repainted again. I am thinking about painting one side of the truck to avoid any shading differences as well as the hood and roof. 5500 bucks.... OR should I wrap the entire truck in satin black vinyl? I have had no experience with wrapped vehicles. I will likely sell it within 1 year.
 

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I have a 2016 very low mile GMC Yukon Denali XL in gloss black. The factory hood and roof clearcoat has gone bad. Paint from Chevy is not good. I also have a previous minor door damage repaired and repainted that needs to be repainted again. I am thinking about painting one side of the truck to avoid any shading differences as well as the hood and roof. 5500 bucks.... OR should I wrap the entire truck in satin black vinyl? I have had no experience with wrapped vehicles. I will likely sell it within 1 year.
Paint it. Do it right.
 

pronstar

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Paint or wrap, satin finishes can be a real PITA
 

BUDMAN

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If you're going to sell it, I would paint it. I would be more willing to purchase a car with paint than one with a wrap.....what's hiding under that vinyl
 

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Probably could get away with just painting the top, and two tone it. Use a pin strip between the two colors.
 

Raffit78

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If the clear is off, the wrap cannot adhere to the paint. It will simply come apart and create air bubbles. As mentioned, simply paint the oxidized areas and give the truck a good buff and wax
 

HNL2LHC

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Paint!!! Wrap on that will look like crap and show the issues beneath it. 👍
 

EPL

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I have a 2016 very low mile GMC Yukon Denali XL in gloss black. The factory hood and roof clearcoat has gone bad. Paint from Chevy is not good. I also have a previous minor door damage repaired and repainted that needs to be repainted again. I am thinking about painting one side of the truck to avoid any shading differences as well as the hood and roof. 5500 bucks.... OR should I wrap the entire truck in satin black vinyl? I have had no experience with wrapped vehicles. I will likely sell it within 1 year.
You can't wrap over peeling paint !!
 
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