Wrapping a road bike.

[Deleted member 35268]

As an avid watcher of Yianni the super car wrapper (https://yiannimize.com/) I was wondering if bike wrapping was a thing, and if so who does it professionally and who might do it themselves.

I imagine there is no cost benefit in wrapping a Alu, Steel or Carbon road bike but creatively the possibilities are endless.

I would also think that wrapping a carbon bike might not be such a good idea as it would never show up any frame issues and it could be used to cover up frame issues.

I wonder if you can buy the wrap product in small quantities ?

Any wrap experts out there??

 

[Markymark]

Any wrap experts out there??

 

[AlanW]

I have my new Trek frame booked in to be wrapped in a matt finish clear vinyl, does that count?

 

[Ciar]

I know plenty of guys i ride MTB with, who have their bikes wrapped prior to their first ride out. me personally i haven't but it seems a good way to hold value for resale.

 

[Drago]

How about hydro dipped?

 

[vickster]

I thought you meant as a present was just going to suggest sticking a couple of bows on!

 

[biggs682]

I thought you meant as a present was just going to suggest sticking a couple of bows on!

and dont forget the best wishes card

 

[derrick]

I wrapped some speakers a few weeks back. i have enough left over to wrap a frame. going to give it a go when i get a bit of spare time.

 

[HLaB]

I wrapped some presents not that long ago

 

[Tin Pot]

I sprayed alloy wheels with a matt black peelable paint.

Very good result. Maybe temporary but only cost &10.

 

[Cuchilo]

I had my TT Helmet Hydro dipped , the guy said he can dip pretty much anything and he normal does car parts .

 

[bpsmith]

I love looking at proper TT helmets and that has to be the best I have ever seen @Cuchilo!

 

[Tin Pot]

Mine’s a Giro Advantage 2

I wanted to get an Aliens decal, but could only find rubbish ones so it’s plain black

 

[Gravity Aided]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJxTCuqu2f4


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIgSJB8p_fY

Both of these fellows seem to have their technique mastered, one with sticky vinyl, one with just detergent. I'd prefer the non sticky on a bicycle, but there are plusses and minuses to each, I'm sure. The fellow in the first vid appears to have a special kit made for his bicycle.

 

[Gravity Aided]

When spring finally arrives, we'll see about vinyl wrapping my work bike, an old department store model I use for carrying fluids about to busses when they are inspected on Saturdays.