Vinyl wrap MIC? Fender Flares?

Xpathf1nderX

Dec 19, 2021

Not of fan of the MIC gray, want to ask if anyone has wrapped their MIC? How is it/or would it hold up? Will it adhere to MIC? Same question for fender flares?

2022 Badlands / Sasquatch / 2.7 / Auto / 2DR / MIC / Bestop Trektop / LUX / 12000# Badland winch / in Hot Pepper Red

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Dec 19, 2021

I think you'll find this very interesting!

Here is something I found for you.

Watch "2021 Ford Base Bronco DIY Vinyl Wrap MIC Top For Under $200" on YouTube

*632* Days to get A ~~2021~~ - ~~2022~~ -
2023 Big Bend - 2 Door 2.3L Velocity Blue, Squatched, Mid package, Running Boards, Roof Rack, and Engine Block heater.

Xpathf1nderX, TK1215

Dec 19, 2021

This guy did wrap. Can they be painted without issues?

BroncOitis

Dec 19, 2021

vzqhsg
This guy did wrap. Can they be painted without issues?

I have seen pictures of ones that have been painted, all of them were professionally done however. No videos of actually someone painting one. :confused:

*632* Days to get A ~~2021~~ - ~~2022~~ -
2023 Big Bend - 2 Door 2.3L Velocity Blue, Squatched, Mid package, Running Boards, Roof Rack, and Engine Block heater.

Dec 19, 2021

BroncOitis
I have seen pictures of ones that have been painted, all of them were professionally done however. No videos of actually someone painting one. :confused:

I would have it done...my hands not that steady. I thought I read that the 1st MIC top that had the problems was painted and the paint started to peal, so they went to the gray color only.

BroncOitis

Dec 19, 2021

Oh yeah! That looks great man! Thanks for sharing the info. God bless!

BroncOitis

Dec 19, 2021

Given all the texture on the MIC top I would be extremely concerned about the longevity of the vinyl wrap but hey, we all know that vinyl is temporary anyway!

As for painting, I am sure there are some folks that will do a simple 2 stage base coat, clear coat but in my unprofessional opinion, the way to really paint the MIC top would be a marine treatment.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a hardtop on my Bronco so I don’t have a canvas to experiment on.

BTW - a couple of weeks ago I gave Budget Bronco a couple of pointers and offered to cut him a set of my old skool hockey stripes if he provided the material.

- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)

Xpathf1nderX, Sdakotabronco

Dec 20, 2021

Professional Wrap is more expensive than Paint. Not sure why anyone would do it. Only lasts less than 10 years.

Dec 20, 2021

FrankenRodz
Professional Wrap is more expensive than Paint. Not sure why anyone would do it. Only lasts less than 10 years.

In my experience, professional paint is more expensive than professional wrap.

The appeal of vinyl is that a wrap is an easy way to change the look of a vehicle with a fairly low cost of entry that can be changed when you get sick of it and want a new aesthetic. Vinyl can also be used for stripes and designs to enhance the paint of a vehicle.

But hey, I am a little biased because I have a particular set of skills… (cue Taken)

https://thebronconation.com/forums/threads/bronco-vinyl-hockey-stick-graphic-grill-letters.7507/

- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)

Xpathf1nderX, SlashRacer

Dec 20, 2021

It definitely is easy. I do however like the gray mic top. Doesn't bother me at all. Maybe sometime down the road when Ford offers a top to match the color of the body, I would swicth.

Wildtrak, hot pepper red, mic, Lux, tow...Totally worth it!!

Deano Bronc, Bschurr

Dec 20, 2021

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vzqhsg
I would have it done...my hands not that steady. I thought I read that the 1st MIC top that had the problems was painted and the paint started to peal, so they went to the gray color only.

There are two types of hard tops. MIC and painted modular. The painted modular has different construction/material. Apparently not available till 2023. Not sure exactly what the issue was or what the difference in the construction of it was.

Deano Bronc

Dec 20, 2021

#11

TK1215
There are two types of hard tops. MIC and painted modular. The painted modular has different construction/material. Apparently not available till 2023. Not sure exactly what the issue was or what the difference in the construction of it was.

My understanding is that the painted top is more similar to the Wrangler painted tops and has a smoother surface where the MIC top is injection molded with the color and slightly textured.

Does anyone know if Webasto was/is expected to make the Painted Tops in addition to MIC?

- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)

Dec 20, 2021

#12

After all the issues Webasto had with MIC top, I believe one of the "insiders" on one of the forums suggested Webasto may have lost the contract for the Modular Painted Tops and a different company is working to ramp up for that. Don't think there was any specifics and too lazy to hunt around for the post.

Bronco 202?, Bschurr

Dec 20, 2021

#13

Xpathf1nderX
Not of fan of the MIC gray, want to ask if anyone has wrapped their MIC? How is it/or would it hold up? Will it adhere to MIC? Same question for fender flares?

Not sure a wrap is the way to go... I'm planning on spraying the fender flares with bed liner once my aftermarket bumpers arrive.

Bschurr, FrankenRodz

Dec 25, 2021

#14

BroncOitis
I think you'll find this very interesting!

Here is something I found for you.

Watch "2021 Ford Base Bronco DIY Vinyl Wrap MIC Top For Under $200" on YouTube
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Thanks! I enjoyed watching it. I wonder how itnwould hold up in the textured top and against brush scuffs.

2022 Badlands / Sasquatch / 2.7 / Auto / 2DR / MIC / Bestop Trektop / LUX / 12000# Badland winch / in Hot Pepper Red

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