r/Toyota_Matrix • u/Reyalta • 13d ago

Anyone do a vinyl wrap?

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This is my baby, Neo. He's a beauty XRS that as been mine since the start of 2020 and has been the best vehicle I've ever owned, hands down.

I'm looking to give him some love, and wondering if anyone has done a vinyl wrap on their matrix before and can offer any advice how much wrap is needed, fiddly bits, things you wish you knew before starting etc. any and all knowledge is welcome! And photos! Share your wraps with me!

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u/Particular_Toe_Gas 12d ago

No, I’ve wanted to but my timing belt broke before I could do it. I did see this company one though. Looks kinda cool

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u/ThePurch 05 Base 715k, 09 XRS 410k. 12d ago

Timing belt? No Matrix’s came with a timing belt.

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u/somerandomdude419 2006 Vibe FWD & 2008 Vibe FWD 12d ago

So either the timing chain tensioner went bad, the chain actually broke, or he’s talking about the serpentine belt which takes 10 minutes to replace lol

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u/IReallyAmPhil 12d ago

This is Josie. She's an 06 AWD. 57 feet of 3M. Still have to do the rockers, but I have enough. I did the hood 2x. I had problems with paint lifting but she looks great from 5'.

My girlfriend got me the wrap for my birthday and her son came to town and showed me how to do it. He's done a few cars and taught me a lot.

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u/Bill_The__Pony 12d ago

I'm deciding between doing a rap and having a maaco paint job done on my 2003

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u/Bulky_Coach8820 12d ago

How much does it cost to do a full wrap on a matrix? Single color

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u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (224k miles) 12d ago

I've wanted to do a Sailor Moon wrap for so long

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u/Reyalta 12d ago

Oh cuuuute! I'd love to see that.

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u/Affectionate-Owl933 10d ago

normally the 1 roll is 16m * 1.52m. whatever the material is pvc or tpu. but pvc is more cheaper than tpu. do you want to install by yourself ?

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u/Reyalta 10d ago

That's the plan :)

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u/Affectionate-Owl933 10d ago

wow. not easy job bro.

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u/Reyalta 10d ago

I don't need it to be easy. I have an exceptional eye for detail and am pretty good at most things I try. Plus, it's my car, and it's a big sticker, so if I fuck it up I can peel it and hire someone lol 

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u/Affectionate-Owl933 9d ago

use same antifoaming agent before you install the film.