Vinylling guide..

Brummy

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Just a quick/rough guide for anyone thinking of giving it a go..
had a Bare metal Mk2 Ibiza bonnet so decided to cover it in the same vinyl thats on my roof..

Best tips i can give... PATIENCE and LOTS of SOAPY WATER.

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Tools used, scissors knife silicon blade, old credit type plastic card and as you see in pic(s) hair dryer. and of course, as above... plenty of soapy water.
 
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abhardwaj1990

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Mar 16, 2009
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Good guide sir!

I tend to use less soapy water so it sticks quicker, and use my hands as a squeegee! Plastic, or even hard rubber squeegees tend to put hair line scratched in the vinyl for me
 

Thafx

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Didnt really explain each stage but pictures pretty much do the talking! :)
 
Feb 26, 2009
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When I did the b pillar trim on my car, the first one I used soapy water and I had a nightmare time getting it to lay straight and flat. Fortunately it dried ok, but the other three I did without water and had a much easier time of it.

I don't know whether it's different for wrapping a horizontal piece or a vertical piece though, I can imagine not having to fight gravity will make things easier.
 

TubbyTwo

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Used to do this a job years ago.

for curved surfaces a hairdryer is handy as it allows you to gently heat and stretch the vinyl to fit, use lots of soapy water and get a decent felt burnisher few quid off ebay, makes it a doddle to get air bubbles out and get good finish.

Also alot if it depends on the quality of the vinyl being used. I used to work with aircraft grade which was robust so it could be pulled, stretched and heated without any real issues.
 

abhardwaj1990

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Mar 16, 2009
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When I did the b pillar trim on my car, the first one I used soapy water and I had a nightmare time getting it to lay straight and flat. Fortunately it dried ok, but the other three I did without water and had a much easier time of it.

I don't know whether it's different for wrapping a horizontal piece or a vertical piece though, I can imagine not having to fight gravity will make things easier.

Smaller areas like B pillars would be easier with less water, you're right. But on larger surfaces like roofs/bonnets, soapy water does make it easier
 

abhardwaj1990

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Mar 16, 2009
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Another attempt by me for a customer
Hope Mr Brum doesn't mind me putting up my efforts :d

Before:
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Bonnet off:
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Cut vinyl to size, then sprayed lots of soapy water, and peeled off the backing paper:
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Then used my hand as a squeegee to get the large bubbles/creases out:
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Then the hairdryer, would use my heatgun but I can't find it lol
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Finished:
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I know I know, it's an MG haha
 
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