[Sarapdot]

Soooo when can we expect the 2016 models?? Since they started so late with the '15's I hope they don't hold off the '16's as well. I am really wanting one but I would like a glass sunroof and all the bugs to be fixed first.

 

[JuanMD]

Maybe if you place an order in September or October, it is already MY16. I hope so, and I hope My Sky is available then.

 

[fmunk]

Soooo when can we expect the 2016 models??

Probably not much beyond what is already promised but not delivered... plus, paint color and silly trims where the only difference are some silly decals. It's what they do for the other Jeep models.

 

[bwbike]

I was able to order my 2015 Dodge Challenger in July, 2014. It was delivered in September, 2014. Maybe the Renegade will be similar (wishing).

 

[Indiana Jones]

Even though I like Mojave Sand, I hoping a flat black comes available like on the 500X

 

[miniJeepTV]

Even though I like Mojave Sand, I hoping a flat black comes available like on the 500X

You don't have to wait! I've seen the latest in single color wrap technology first hand at shows on the likes of Ferraris, Bentleys, etc and in my opinion, the "flat" style wraps have flat paint beat. With a jillion variations on color, irridescence, reflectivity, surface finish, etc, I think you could get something you like even better. Plus, the finishes are more durable and easily repairable.

If Renegades in the US start to see the shortages and long order delays like in Europe from their popularity there, you could eliminate color from your criteria if planning to wrap it an focus on the other options you'd like more.

Check out your local autoshow vendors and there should be some of the wrap shops exhibiting.

Here's a nice timelapse video of a job on a merc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd3uehLnAgw

 

[fmunk]

Full body wraps aren't cheap, but cheaper than a full respray.

 

[Indiana Jones]

You don't have to wait! I've seen the latest in single color wrap technology first hand at shows on the likes of Ferraris, Bentleys, etc and in my opinion, the "flat" style wraps have flat paint beat. With a jillion variations on color, irridescence, reflectivity, surface finish, etc, I think you could get something you like even better. Plus, the finishes are more durable and easily repairable.

If Renegades in the US start to see the shortages and long order delays like in Europe from their popularity there, you could eliminate color from your criteria if planning to wrap it an focus on the other options you'd like more.

Check out your local autoshow vendors and there should be some of the wrap shops exhibiting.

Here's a nice timelapse video of a job on a merc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd3uehLnAgw

That is an excellent idea! I know about wraps but always thought they were mega expensive.

 

[arild]

I believe it's typical of European manufacturing to start the next model year after the summer holiday. That would mean when the prodution resumes in August/September.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Full body wraps aren't cheap, but cheaper than a full respray.

How much do you guesstament?

 

[fmunk]

How much do you guesstament?

I've heard quotes of $1500 or so for a full body wrap on an average sized car. A full quality respray is more on the order of $5000.

 

[scooterCT]

Our favorite little restaurant has a Transit that's wrapped, and it's the coolest thing on wheels. I assume they can remove the wrap after a few years, and then you'll have absolutely factory-fresh paint with no UV damage. That's a guess on my part.

 

[fmunk]

Our favorite little restaurant has a Transit that's wrapped, and it's the coolest thing on wheels. I assume they can remove the wrap after a few years, and then you'll have absolutely factory-fresh paint with no UV damage. That's a guess on my part.

Yes, theoretically. The other advantage is that you'd never need to wax your car. You simply wash and hose down the wrap.

The downside is if the clearcoat isn't the best, I can see possible damage when you remove the wrap.

 

[McGrill]

Even though I like Mojave Sand, I hoping a flat black comes available like on the 500X

Check this out: https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php

A guy I work with changes the color of his car every few months. It really looks good.

 

[Indiana Jones]

I've heard quotes of $1500 or so for a full body wrap on an average sized car. A full quality respray is more on the order of $5000.

THAT'S IT? ! WOW! That's not bad at all! Holy smokes! I will defiantly be checking into that! Thanks!

 

[Indiana Jones]

Check this out: https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php

A guy I work with changes the color of his car every few months. It really looks good.

I have seen that done but I'm worried about weight when out comes to that.

 

[fmunk]

I do not recommend plasti-dip. If not applied at perfect temperature it can come out the nozzle pretty lumpy. Also, once applied it is not nearly as durable as wrap. It will break down, and start to flake like sunburnt dead skin.

 

[Nate]

I do not recommend plasti-dip. If not applied at perfect temperature it can come out the nozzle pretty lumpy. Also, once applied it is not nearly as durable as wrap. It will break down, and start to flake like sunburnt dead skin.

I only use plastidip on the badges around my car. Looks great, has lasted 3 years and only just now has started to peel away, and you don't have to remove them to make them black. easy!

 

[raz-0]

How much do you guesstament?

I looked around me. About $5k. But nj is not a cheap place to do anything.

 

[Indiana Jones]

I looked around me. About $5k. But nj is not a cheap place to do anything.

Thanks Raz..... What a price swing.