Vinyl Wrap

[ThatSlowSHO]

Any body here have any experience with a DIY Vinyl Wrap? More specifically how many feet were needed? I’ve tinted quite a few windows before (which is obv different) but i think i could do it it pretty easily. Just don’t want to have a half completed wrap job on my daily after realizing I didn’t order enough.

(I’m looking at the 3M brushed metallic black , because why not make it more difficult on myself with a directional wrap )

 

[Joshw0000]

Following...I thought about doing this as well. I'd love to follow your process.

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[kryptto]

Ok no answer here exactly except for an online calculator below, but paid a guy I knew who does this type of work. Had my 2005 Scion tc I use it as a daily driver. It works great howeverany imperfections come thru. He used 3M as well. There was some corners that lifted after a year. Might of had some oils around the door jam. Make sure there is no rust as well. Even thin tape lines will show through.

You need to power wash and degrease and remove the wax. Using Dawn, then claybar the surface. Use these around edges 3M 4298 Adhesion Promoter, 3 Sponge Applicators https://a.co/d/9ec3wN3

It's a patience game. Notice in the pre pics the car is pretty flawless except for a front passenger fender with some creases. However I was trying to buy 7 more years of paint protection. The clear coat was gone, 15 years of S Fla sun.

14 new items by Jason

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Try this calculator: https://yeswrap.com/pages/how-much-vinyl-to-wrap-a-car

 

[ThatSlowSHO]

Ok no answer here exactly except for an online calculator below, but paid a guy I knew who does this type of work. Had my 2005 Scion tc I use it as a daily driver. It works great howeverany imperfections come thru. He used 3M as well. There was some corners that lifted after a year. Might of had some oils around the door jam. Make sure there is no rust as well. Even thin tape lines will show through.

You need to power wash and degrease and remove the wax. Using Dawn, then claybar the surface. Use these around edges 3M 4298 Adhesion Promoter, 3 Sponge Applicators https://a.co/d/9ec3wN3

It's a patience game. Notice in the pre pics the car is pretty flawless except for a front passenger fender with some creases. However I was trying to buy 7 more years of paint protection. The clear coat was gone, 15 years of S Fla sun.

14 new items by Jason

photos.app.goo.gl

Try this calculator: https://yeswrap.com/pages/how-much-vinyl-to-wrap-a-car

nice! i like the tc’s

 

[Karbetz]

I’ve wrapped my car before, and it’s a fun but challenging project. For a complete wrap on a sedan or smaller SUV, you’ll typically need around 50-65 feet of vinyl wrap. Using brushed metallic black will look amazing but be sure to order extra due to the directional pattern. Make sure the car’s surface is spotless before starting. The process is more detailed than tinting windows, so be prepared for some trial and error.

 

[kryptto]

Last thoughts, get the prep pads from 3M. Especially along the edges of where the wrap will be exposed to water wind. The prep adds to the cost, however you will thank me later.

Here is the product, just for reference: 3M 4298 Adhesion Promoter, 3 Sponge Applicators https://a.co/d/0cDP4Cuz

PS excellent for other items like badges or any adhesives for trim etc. It acts like a contact cement for adhesives.

 

[ThatSlowSHO]

Last thoughts, get the prep pads from 3M. Especially along the edges of where the wrap will be exposed to water wind. The prep adds to the cost, however you will thank me later.

Here is the product, just for reference: 3M 4298 Adhesion Promoter, 3 Sponge Applicators https://a.co/d/0cDP4Cuz

PS excellent for other items like badges or any adhesives for trim etc. It acts like a contact cement for adhesives.

sweet! thanks