Vinyl Wrap
I live in the brooklyn area of NYC. It seems to be a common trend to what OP is saying.
I have personally visited shops to see their tools, asked around on IG, and overall researched all over the web. Average pricing in my area is about 275$-400$, every time I scratch my head and say thank you.
Some shops said the grille alone can be 80$-200$, I would assume wrapping the grille takes a lot more time and patience. Especially when you're taking it and the emblem off.
I have personally visited shops to see their tools, asked around on IG, and overall researched all over the web. Average pricing in my area is about 275$-400$, every time I scratch my head and say thank you.
Some shops said the grille alone can be 80$-200$, I would assume wrapping the grille takes a lot more time and patience. Especially when you're taking it and the emblem off.
Removal of the grille and popping the Mt. Fuji out takes all of 10 minutes.
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Folks don't want to see it from the shop's perspective sometimes.
These types of little projects are typically low margin and are not always a good proposition for shops unless they're specialized enough to see a high volume. Which is then reflected in the quote. If you're trying to back out the math to figure out the materials and manhours, it won't add up because the price was intentionally inflated.
It's inconvenient but understandable.
FWIW, I never tried vinyl wrapping anything ever, until I did my window trim, and I'd give myself a 8/10...and its lasted for over 2 years without peeling.
These types of little projects are typically low margin and are not always a good proposition for shops unless they're specialized enough to see a high volume. Which is then reflected in the quote. If you're trying to back out the math to figure out the materials and manhours, it won't add up because the price was intentionally inflated.
It's inconvenient but understandable.
FWIW, I never tried vinyl wrapping anything ever, until I did my window trim, and I'd give myself a 8/10...and its lasted for over 2 years without peeling.
