I need to cover my painted walls in the automatics. I have quotes from EPI plastics and a Fiberglass company experienced in car wash walls. The EPI is quite a bit cheaper but is it "more expensive" in the long run? I've seen some fiberglassed walls that are about 5 or 6 years old. They still look good.
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Walls-Fiberglass or Extrutech?
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Bubbles Galore
Active member
I personally can't tell you. Everyone on the forum that has EPI wall coverings have said that they like them. I haven't heard anyone say they regret making the decision. I think that any wall covering like this still has to be maintained. Good Luck!
captain cw
Member
Nuform is a little bit more affordable. Just like Extrutech. I'll be replacing my FRP with it next year.
Fiberglass, but the key to longevity is getting it in a smooth, gel-coated version. That cheap orange peel type surface really holds the dirt. With the smooth, gel coated type, it is much easier to keep clean. Our is going on 6 years old and still looks good (that's about 550,000 cars having gone through)
Earl Weiss
Well-known member
Talked to a guy about the smooth type because it looks great. He agreed, unfortuneatly the dickwad vandals who frequent SS washes luv to carve grafftti in smooth surfaces. Not really a problem for a tunnel. For an IBA could still be a problem.
DivineSuccess
Member
I have Extrutech everywhere even in the equipment room and ceilings. It holds up very well and cleans very easy. I also like having the ability to do colors. the bottom five feet of our bay is in red then we go to white to the ceiling. its a very nice effect.
