70.5 Camaro Tube Chassis Dmax

Maybe when considering the multiple layers of design/sponsor logos and such in the graphics a wrap may be lighter as it is done in one layer, but I doubt it is lighter than a standard single color paint job...

Wraps are great in that you can change your design easily and such though... And if you want very complex graphics a wrap may be much cheaper than having a custom painter do it.

But I think most wraps are best applied over a base paint job, not raw metal or fiberglass bodywork...
 
SmokeShow said:
A wrap is lighter?!?! I understand a cpl gallons of product get sprayed onto a vehicle when it gets painted & I understand the actual gallon of product isn't light but when it dries & goes through a chemical change, I assumed it lost some mass in doing so & didn't actually way as much. No?
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sprayable gallon x % solids = Solids in gallons/ gallon

solids in gallons/ gallon x product density= weight that stays on vehicle/ gallon



Obviously some math in between but you get the idea.

Sometimes product density can be difficult to find so:

Weight of sprayable gallon x (100-% solids) = thinner per gallon

Thinner per gallon x thinner density= weight of thinner per gallon

Weight of gallon - weight of thinner per gallon= solids that stay on vehicle per gallon


It is tough to really put a number on it though as each booth/ gun setup/ operator will have differing amounts of overspray

Only gives you a rough estimation.
 
It's what I was told. Wraps save weight and are even better when you damage a component. I would take his word with The time and I investment those teams have in there cars. I can see it if you think about primer then base then clear. It adds up
 
RPM Motorsports said:
Seeing that there won't be any NHRDA Cali events this season, looks like I'm going to be putting miles on the tow rig, so it's a possibility.
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I say do some grudge racing...last event I went to in Redding a 144mph 1/8th trap speed (they weren't showing times) won the big tire class. Should be no problem for some lightweight Duramax muscle :cheer:LOL
 
JWhite said:
Are they associated with MSR? Buddy of mine works there and they wrap theirs too.
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Yes sir. Mike specifically. I used to live less than a mile from mike when I was new to the are. He and his friends welcomed me to the area and that's where I learned that. Good people
 
Really cool build, I sold my long block to a guy in Michigan who has the same idea going for his tube chassis Nova!
 
TConverter drive, still waiting on the bell and converter
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Functioning doors
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Right side up
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Ass shot
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Found a suitable work bench for the front clip
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They called it off for a while, severe flooding and ice in both OKC an Tx. Going to try again in a month or so.
 
I've been waiting for a diesel to race them, I know of a few trucks/cars that would give them a very very good run for their money.
 
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