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Old 06-02-14, 05:47 AM
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Default How to apply vinyl wrap?

Can someone point me to the proper DIY for doing this I know there was one but can't seem to find the damn thread. A lot of the guides I have seen have pictures that don't work anymore. So I can't see what I need to do and I am visual learner!
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Originally Posted by Zinda
Can someone point me to the proper DIY for doing this I know there was one but can't seem to find the damn thread. A lot of the guides I have seen have pictures that don't work anymore. So I can't see what I need to do and I am visual learner!
You tube....... Search diy vinyl wrap then go from there.
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Originally Posted by Lexo350
You tube....... Search diy vinyl wrap then go from there.
My next question would be are all wraps created equal? Mine seems like it works like a sticker.
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Short answer yes.
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slap it on and call it a day
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All wraps are NOT equal.
the less you pay the lesser the quality. i first started wrapping with Ebay wraps and they were terrible, a lot harder to apply, color would fade quicker.

i know use 3M and its amazing.
they are heat and pressure activated so when you first lay it, you can lift it up easier, position it right and then press down for the glue to activate.

what are you planning on wrapping? the roof? you will have to remove the fin.
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nice...i would like to wrap my hood, how much 3m vinyl i would need for that? is that easy to install?
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just measure your hood and round up to the nearest foot.

its pretty easy, make sure its clean, clay bar it first, and have someone help you lay it down.
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