HGH - Good idea / Bad idea?

Pete_89T2 · 06-10-2012, 06:23 PM

My comments on the look of it are purely subjective, and since I'm more of a shiny paint guy, I wouldn't be too keen on it. But if you like it, then go for it. Here's the pros & cons I see with using this product from a mechanical perspective:

Pros:
1. Provides the underlying bodywork & paint a little protection against rock chips & road rash.
2. Might get you the look you're looking for at a much lower cost than a professional paint job.

Cons:
1. Adds weight - maybe not much, but I bet it's significantly more than a good paint job.

Potential cons - these are potential things that I think could go wrong with this stuff, but I haven't researched the material well enough to know for sure:

1. Wrapping car sheet metal that isn't 100% primed & painted (i.e., chips/scratches/nicks in the paint) might accelerate its corrosion. Depends on the materials used.
2. How well will this stuff handle high heat areas (hoods, rear bumper by exhaust pipe, etc.), and can it handle baking in the sun or hours?
3. If the installation gets botched up, can it be removed without trashing the underlying paint & bodywork? Ditto if you just get tired of it (or want to sell the car) and need to remove it.

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06-10-2012, 06:23 PM	#5
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 874 Rep Power: 16	My comments on the look of it are purely subjective, and since I'm more of a shiny paint guy, I wouldn't be too keen on it. But if you like it, then go for it. Here's the pros & cons I see with using this product from a mechanical perspective: Pros: 1. Provides the underlying bodywork & paint a little protection against rock chips & road rash. 2. Might get you the look you're looking for at a much lower cost than a professional paint job. Cons: 1. Adds weight - maybe not much, but I bet it's significantly more than a good paint job. Potential cons - these are potential things that I think could go wrong with this stuff, but I haven't researched the material well enough to know for sure: 1. Wrapping car sheet metal that isn't 100% primed & painted (i.e., chips/scratches/nicks in the paint) might accelerate its corrosion. Depends on the materials used. 2. How well will this stuff handle high heat areas (hoods, rear bumper by exhaust pipe, etc.), and can it handle baking in the sun or hours? 3. If the installation gets botched up, can it be removed without trashing the underlying paint & bodywork? Ditto if you just get tired of it (or want to sell the car) and need to remove it.