Are you considering or have you wrapped your Grenadier? If so, with what and why?

[chtucker]

This is my first post. We are considering a Grenadier in addition to our FJ Cruiser, which we got wrapped in Avery Dennison Bedrock Gray Rugged Wrap nearly three years ago. The stuff is fantastic, and I'm frequently asked where I got it painted... It has held up amazingly well inside and out of the vehicle and does not show any pinstriping. I can't speak of the XPEL version, but I have used their PPF on all our vehicles for the last ten years.

We're looking forward to a test drive. We hope the Recaro's are as comfortable as the Scheel-mann's.

We have an FJ, 2021 Broncos (well we did, till one got totaled in both leather and vinyl) and now as of yesterday a Grenadier with cloth. Grenadier seats are far better than the FJ and Bronco. I like the FJ seats better than the Bronco.

I am not a big leather fan, all of our cars including the Grenadier will have seat covers. Just easier to deal with and keep clean.

 

[Peterr]

I wonder how many USA Gren owners also own older Rovers? ;-)

1962 88"

 

[Kusala]

We have an FJ, 2021 Broncos (well we did, till one got totaled in both leather and vinyl) and now as of yesterday a Grenadier with cloth. Grenadier seats are far better than the FJ and Bronco. I like the FJ seats better than the Bronco.

I am not a big leather fan, all of our cars including the Grenadier will have seat covers. Just easier to deal with and keep clean.

The stock FJ seats weren't great, so we added aftermarket Schee-mann seats. They were well worth it. Ugh. Hope nobody was hurt!

Thanks for your info on the Recaro's @anand

 

[Max]

I am playing with Photoshop, not very well but just looking at the canopy style for fun and just to get it out there...so many possibilities...that is Telecom rope hanging down in front of the truck and not a noose

 

[Drock]

Here's an example of the prototype graphics on the Sela Green Grenadier. I've seen this on the white prototype. I was curious what it would look like on the green. The front starts to look similar to a Defender and looks like the new styling package offered by Kahn.

 

[Max]

Here's an example of the prototype graphics on the Sela Green Grenadier. I've seen this on the white prototype. I was curious what it would look like on the green. The front starts to look similar to a Defender and looks like the new styling package offered by Kahn.

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I like the Sela Green front end...the bottom one changes the style a little too much for me...great rendering though

 

[IG4Me]

Haven't done it yet - but am planning to get the small back door and the safari window roof area wrapped in halo red to match my ladder frame. No PPF planned - have never put it on a truck.

 

[rovie]

The stock FJ seats weren't great, so we added aftermarket Schee-mann seats. They were well worth it. Ugh. Hope nobody was hurt!

Thanks for your info on the Recaro's @anand View attachment 7864645

Yes, I can confirm that. In my opinion, Scheelmann seats from Greiner are a much better choice than Recaro. I had them in my Defender. I was in production at Greiner (the manufacturer of the Scheelmann seats). Outstanding.

 

[grnamin]

Big Bend National Park pinstriping service...

 

[LC0013]

Yes, I can confirm that. In my opinion, Scheelmann seats from Greiner are a much better choice than Recaro. I had them in my Defender. I was in production at Greiner (the manufacturer of the Scheelmann seats). Outstanding.

I like the Recaro seats very much however, hard not to like the Scheel-mann seats with those nice arm rests.

I certainly would not pay to change them over though.

 

[rovie]

I like the Recaro seats very much however, hard not to like the Scheel-mann seats with those nice arm rests.

I certainly would not pay to change them over though.

Personally, I would always prefer the Scheel-Mann seats to the Recaro seats.
As I have had an insight into both companies, I am not surprised by the current situation.

 

[LC0013]

Personally, I would always prefer the Scheel-Mann seats to the Recaro seats.
As I have had an insight into both companies, I am not surprised by the current situation.

Ok, but would you buy new Scheel-Mann seats now to replace your Recaro seats? I see no reason to change them as of now but, at 200k miles I might but doubtful.

 

[rovie]

Ok, but would you buy new Scheel-Mann seats now to replace your Recaro seats? I see no reason to change them as of now but, at 200k miles I might but doubtful.

Sorry, then I misunderstood you. No, it wouldn't be worth the money to me. Only if I'd had the choice from the start or if it was actually necessary to replace the Recaros. Incidentally, I still sold my Scheel-Mann from my Defender for three quarters of the new price after almost 20 years. And that despite the fact that the cheek cover was slightly torn.

 

[Stealthn]

This is a long (and windy) thread, but I am in the same quandary as the OP; to PPF or not. I've got a quote for a full body excluding roof for either Satin or clear and it's not cheap. I've also heard a few scary stories of blade marks in the paint after removing the PPF, poorly put back parts after install, etc. One of my concerns of course is with such a new vehicle, are they going to do a good job removing things to get the PPF on as some things like door handles take quite a bit of work and innovation to remove.
I may be paranoid (comes with working in tech), but I am wondering if it's worth it? Maybe only the front end would be smarter for me and a good buffer for the side branch kisses...

 

[Mountain4x4]

Big Bend National Park pinstriping service...

Thats a proper Grenadier Wrap!

 

[Tenac]

This is a long (and windy) thread, but I am in the same quandary as the OP; to PPF or not. I've got a quote for a full body excluding roof for either Satin or clear and it's not cheap. I've also heard a few scary stories of blade marks in the paint after removing the PPF, poorly put back parts after install, etc. One of my concerns of course is with such a new vehicle, are they going to do a good job removing things to get the PPF on as some things like door handles take quite a bit of work and innovation to remove.
I may be paranoid (comes with working in tech), but I am wondering if it's worth it? Maybe only the front end would be smarter for me and a good buffer for the side branch kisses...

I PPF all my rides and have yet to have any issues with blade marks or anything like that. You can always ask them to do a pre printed kit that way there is no cutting needed. I've had both and for rides that I don't keep long I do the pre-cut designs and with the long term rides it is all custom cut, but that also takes soo much more time to do and many things come off as well. With today's paint having to be water based the hardness and thickness "not the same" just simply suck. Here is AZ we are prone to rock chips often so for me it was peace of mind and gives me a chance to have fun with the color. My Grenny is stealth wrapped Eldoret blue. You can always repaint it after the years of abuse but I've found the PPF was cheaper and adds to the resale if in good shape.