Sean100uk Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Has anyone done this just ordered the digital camo for my little suzuki didn't want to paint it as it's in mint condition so as soon as it comes will start wrapping it will post pictures when it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighit1985 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Where did you order it from?? Is it easy to do?? Where did you order it from?? Is it easy to do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 How much does that cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Where did you order it from?? Is it easy to do?? Where did you order it from?? Is it easy to do?? that really is a bad stutter you have..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky gipsy Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) A little advise from me would be, first give the car a good wash down & dry off. Go over all the areas to be wrapped with meths to de-grease. Some vinyls can be very unforgiving & stick like wotsit to a blanket, so if you don't get it right first time they will stretch, wrinkle or tear when you try to get them off for a second go. Try a small bit as a test first & if this is the case with yours, try misting a LITTLE water on the panel before applying the vinyl as this will give a bit more release to the glue. Putting it on wet may leave water trapped between the panel & vinyl, but use a sharp scalpel to pop the bubbles & push the water out with your finger nail. Try to peel the backing sheet off for a few inches at first, stick a corner of the vinyl onto the body panel use a hard plastic squeegee(or I prefer a hard felt pad) to rub the vinyl on, but keep the film taught & off the panel as you go to eliminate air bubbles getting trapped, and keep pulling the backing sheet off as you catch up with it. Words are hard to describe how to apply vinyl, but I am sure there will be help on u tube & the like. If you were closer I would be only too happy to help. I trust you got a sheet or two extra as spares 'cos even when you have done it many times before, things can (and do) go wrong sometimes When you have finished, go round all the edges with a hair dryer & rub on firmly as you don't want water getting under. Good luck, keep calm & get wrapping. ATB S.G. Edited November 5, 2013 by sky gipsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean100uk Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks for the advise looking forward to starting it It's only a cheap wrap to see how I get on with it cost 80£ for 8 meters by 1.5 meters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 There was an episode of wheeler dealers where they did this. Might be worth finding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean100uk Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Just had a look it's the mini one thanks been looking at loads of video on how to apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Probably got the right idea. Looking on google. The professionals cost quite a bit... http://www.raccoon.co.uk/personalisation/realtree/realtree-prices.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filzee Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Now that looks mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 My friend runs a business printing and fitting. It's not easy to do well. A few tips from what I have seen whilst helping out. Clean it then Clean it again with pre paint or meths as said before. You will need a heat gun and some magnets are useful but masking tape works too. There are a few different types of vinyl and some need to be memory relaxed in tight corners or edges. And you have to heat it past the memory point in tight indents like panel gaps or door handles or it will pop back out when the adhesive fails. To do this you have to heat it with a hot air gun and check the temp with a laser thermometer. ( I would check the correct temp with your supplier) Take you time plan on it taking all day lol And last off rather you than me Good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 That looks good but should not the chrome and alloy be painted black as the light must reflect off of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just had a look on youtube you can find almost anything there I came up with this hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 That looks good but should not the chrome and alloy be painted black as the light must reflect off of that. Thats exactly what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean100uk Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Got it from a place called car style plus they have various designs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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