Justin Pate joins Vinyl Vixen and Slim Sheddy from WrapSesh to examine their specialty: complete vehicle overwrapping including door jambs, trunk interiors, engine bays, and interior components. The featured Decepticon-themed Challenger for SEMA 2023 required 1.5 days of disassembly before wrapping, using custom-printed 3M IJ180.
Strategic design choices include busy abstract patterns that hide necessary seams, always starting with door jambs before exterior panels for proper edge capping, and intelligently paneling sections despite the "seamless" appearance.
Durability secrets include minimal stretch on recessed areas, ceramic coating for engine bay protection lasting 4+ years under extreme heat, and the philosophy "when in doubt, seam it out" for long-term reliability. The project commanded $10,000-$15,000 pricing reflecting the complete disassembly, complex design coordination (30% more time than standard wraps), and show-quality execution that remains flawless after two years of drag racing use.
Installer: Justin Pate, Vinyl Vixen, Slim Sheddy (WrapSesh)
Location: WrapSesh - Gilbert, AZ
Material: 3M IJ180
Vehicle: Dodge Challenger