Learning how to wrap on a Corvette?! Ugh!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- One of the hardest jobs we’ve ever tackled, honestly!!
Learning to wrap on our C6 Corvette, sheessssh!
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Use the "adhesion spray" Aaron mentioned in the beginning of the video. It's not spray glue to make the wrap sticky, it acts as a lubricant that temporarily makes the underside slippery until squeegeed. Try it and I guarantee you'll be surprised at the ease and outcome.
The correct term is called application fluid. and can be made with water and some dawn in a spray bottle.
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@@marcusdrumming24back in the day…which was in the 80s 😂 I remember doing that trying to tint my own windows. Didn’t know you can do the same with today’s wraps.
2 drops of dawn dish soap and a spray bottle filled with water shake well spray on lay the wrap on wet car and squeezy the wrap
That's right, have you ever done window tinting?
Wow,
I'd think painting would be better maybe?
Alot of hard work you all are doing 😮
Absolutely!!!! Hahaha!
"Less Words. More Work"
That would make for a great shirt
I have done a lot of vehicle lettering during my years at the sign shop. I have done partial wraps and dealt with difficult body lines. I have never done a full wrap before. Watching somebody who is good at what they do always make something look easy. The only way to truely be good at it is practice.
I would think it might be easier to wrap the mirrors after they are mounted to the car, but I don't have any experience with this...Just figure it eliminates the need to use a hand to hold the mirror...
I agree, seems it be easier not having to hold them!
@@tomcoe9975 I was thinking, "Build a jig to bolt that mirror to!" but I suppose the car is a good jig, too.
You both are taking on a huge project that I would never attempt. I admire your confidence in doing this. I believe that you will have a beautiful Corvette in the end.
When I was a kid, the church down the street from us would play the organ through a pA speaker located in the steeple at 6pm. Miss the old days.
I have wrapped an RC model aircraft before with vinyl and found the best way to apply it was by using soapy water in a squeezy spray bottle and spraying it over the surface I laid the vinyl on. The soapy water allows you to move the vinyl around and when you use the scraper it squeezes all the water out and then when it dries the glue sticks to the surface. It makes it so much easier to work with plus using heat and stretching it around corners and curves is much better than trying to squeeze it around because it helps stop the creasing.
My first attempt at wrapping came out AMAZING.....after i ripped it all off and painted the car...........................i dont want to talk about it
I FOR 1 HAVE ALWAYS LOVED UR ATTITUDE. HAVE FUN , LEARN , TEACH. THE PROS DIDN'T LEARN THAT FAST, PRACTICE, ETC.
I live downtown in a small town, there's a big church a few blocks from me & the High School football field is across the street from the church. I love hearing the church bells and listening to the game on friday nights.
This is why I never wrap & always paint--I could have sprayed that car in half the time it'll take to wrap it. Entertaining video. ;)
I enjoyed it so much I watched it twice! AWESOMENESS!
Can I just say how much I appreciate that y'all aren't experts at everything and don't mind showing your challenges like this wrap! It's encouraging to see others struggle and overcome, and I think sometimes we learn more than watching the experts fly through a technique. Thanks for sharing.
A few things I noticed from watching people wrap cars is that they sometimes use a spray solution to lay it down and rubber or plastic body work tools to help smooth it out but i am NOT an expert and really enjoy watching you guys learn new things. It's motivational for sure.
Huge props to y’all for making this attempt! This scares me more than trying to lay down paint!
Vehicle wrapping is definitely a challenge. Worked at a sign shop for 3 yrs. Did quite a few wraps. Working with one of the 3m installers was a big help. He taught me lots of tricks. Y'all have fun with it.
I think I can speak for many of us here that we appreciate you being vulnerable with us in seeing real people tackling challenges that they aren't necessarily good with doing. Y'all are very inspirational to many, I've always had to learn things and how to fix stuff because I didn't have the money to pay for it. You both are doing great and we're lucky that you put all the content, both good and bad on this channel for us to see. We get to share your disappointments and triumphs in the things you do, thank you for giving us real content and sharing part of your lives with us.
Sure appreciate this comment and love!!!!
Thank you for sharing your frustrations during the learning process, as you said, it is worth much more to a viewer if you don't hide the downs. What a joy to watch you working and see your interaction.
U guys have patience!
it is one of the MANY reason we love ya’ll guys - holler if you ever make it to SA - you can maybe visit our restaurant for lunch!!
Emily, I like your Corvette belt.
OMG. You guys are unbelievably patient. I'd have driven the car into a local pond in raw frustration! Looking forward to more, guys!
On a large surface start in the middle and work toward the edges sealing it down as you go and working the air out from under it so bubbles don't get trapped.
You showed us what not to do instead of what to do. 😂 don’t give up it will look great on the street 😊
this is very interesting. i wondered how well I could do it.
No criticism. You guys are a wonderful family. God bless you. 🙏
Showing your ups and downs I think is real valuable for people watching to learn from.
I’m like y’all. In all the shorts and videos I’ve watched of people doing wrap jobs I’ve never seen, or knew there even was a top protective layer. 😂
I watched you two when you had your short-lived TV show on Velocity channel.... ON a whim I googled you and found this channel..
This is a great segment because it gives a really world perspective on automotive work... limited editing... well done.
I am not a bog fan of green, but I really like that deep forest green metallic that came on1970 El Camino SS cars...in fact I am looking for one, LOL this green looks a lot like that under the lights in the shop. I wonder if you could use the heat gun and try to heat the glue in the "worm zones" and get it to lay out flat again? Just a thought. The talk you had midway in the video with us and each other was great! Knowing when you need a break and need to regroup, and get your head sorted out is a HUGE advantage...I am 65 and still struggle with that...plow through only to do it all again.
You are exactly right with setting the mission goals and objectives...and you will succeed.
We use to use soap and water in a spray bottle in the body shop it helps with the air bubbles and curves dawn dish washing liquid or othered brands just a few drops in the water spray bottle then squeegee
Minute 26! I Love The Attitude! This Job Could Be A Divorce For Most Couples!!! Please Keep Up The Great Content!!!
thanks for posting. Thanks for keeping it real. enjoy yall very much
Love you two and your work..I've been a painter for 36 years and Hate even doing decals..not sure but maybe a tack rag would help with a bit of the dust bits and maybe soap n water..
Yall braver than I..
I can't put window tint on flat glass. So, what you all are doing here, Is very brave. If you ask me. I'm cheering you on. Yeah! My vinyl would look like, the groom that slept in his tuxedo.😊
First of all I am a Corvette guy, second I love green cars! I have wanted to wrap my 88 corvette green since I got it after watching your struggles and triumphs I might try it. But can tell you I have less patience than you… so it will be an adventure! Once you perfect it come on up to Charlotte and teach my wife and I how to do it!
I’m not sure I would have started on the largest most prominent part of the car. But I wouldn’t have the courage to try it in the first place. You guys are brave!
We all know that O J T is what it takes to learn, reading and watching helps ,but in the end hands on and practice practice is what works.
That really is the problem with finishes - you want them to be perfect. When you're doing the work you're so close to it you see every tiny flaw. Sitting in the parking lot no one else will see it. Your learning curve is awesome - night and day from the first to second attempt. Great job!
There's no way I could do this. I'm like Clark Griswold when he's loosing his mind, and the rest my car would become the newel post vs the chain saw! 😅 Flying Sparks Garage is one of the most down to earth channels on TH-cam. Aaron, Emily, you two encompass what most people are actually like, both in person, and on social media. Love the content, and I'll see y'all in the next one!
Sure appreciate you, Jason!
@@flyingsparksgarage Appreciate you as well!
I love y'alls vlogs!!
I’m Currently bangin’ out the next one! These kind comments are such wonderful motivation 🙏🏼
I appreciate that you don’t present as leading authorities on everything car. Enjoy watching you figure this out. Also like well thought out comments from informed viewers in the comments, Very helpful. I have done paint, wasn’t too tough. I like the color and pattern options a wrap can offer. But I think I’d personally be better off with paint unless I was looking for something wild. I enjoy your videos. My kinda people. Stay well. 👍
Looking good remember the only one you have to please is yourself love your videos.
When I was a youngster back in the early 70s I did a lot of wood grain inserts . Back then we used soapy water, laid the wrap over the soapy water and started squeegee it The soapy water allowed you to move the overlay into position and didn’t have to worry about it sticking down on the surface
You two are fun to watch working together. Challenging project. Good luck
I don't know a damn thing about vinyl wrap .
But I know y'all always make me smile .
don't be afraid of heat and stretching. When heated up, the vinyl will stretch like a balloon.
Thank you - and you are so right - you show us things as we see them. And you work through them like we do, it's great getting to learn this way. ~ Chuck
Never did a wrap but I would be in the same boat, learning by doing. No fault in that.
I body worked them first to got rid of all the little dents, dings, and chips. Anything you would see in a final paint, you will see in wrap.
Make sure you wash the car really good, air dry, I also blew out all the crevasses that would hold water, and parked it inside for a couple of days. Also, I used a lot of tack cloth, tacked each panel to get rid of all the fine dust, may not hurt to get a static gun and use it on the whole car. Since you have long hair, I would put it in a ponytail where its not so apt to lose hair while you work. This was an issue for my first attempt, got a couple of beard hairs under the wrap.
Dont touch the wrap adhesive anywhere its going to touch a panel, I think thats a lot of the problems you had with the hood.
Not a pro, only wrapped a couple of cars, but thats what I did for prep and they turned out pretty good.
I appreciate both of your explanations of the process. Great to see Aaron talking to the camera more. I know it must feel kinda weird, but its not weird to listen to you explain what you are doing. Hope you both can continue to have fun with this work you are doing because I would miss your videos if you had to stop.😀
Soapy water like window tinting,it will let you gt it layed down, then stretch and squeegee 😊 also use a tack rag just before you lay the vinyl
Arron is such a good Man. I wonder if a hot Texas summer would make that glue heat up and smooth out over time? Just a thought. Perfection is the enemy of good. Everyone had to learn at some point.
That is one of the reasons we love you guys. Glad you guys make these videos.
Great choice of color it's going to be unique for 😃
As my aunt used to say “If it was easy, everyone could do it.” She said that after I complained about how hard it was to pass the Certified Public Accountant exam.
Just wanted you to know I love how you guys work together….a welled oil machine.
Story time! My neighbor (who we no longer are cordial with, unrelated to this) and I used to hang out wrenching nights and weekends on all our vehicles as he had an enormous garage, had been a mechanic and shop foreman for 25+ years and had at least $200k worth of tools. He had a ridiculous amount of knowledge, but at the same time was a total hack and bullcrap artist, because in his mind him having previously actually done something before or worked on a particular vehicle/motor/etc was directly comparable to him having watched a TH-cam video, seen someone else do it or spoke to someone about the process in passing, so he had a habit of always saying he could or knew exactly how to do or fix something, and that extended to everything, home improvement, plumbing, electrical work, roofing, I feel like most of us know someone who is sort of like this, although this guy was the most extreme version about everything.
Anyway, my niece was given a 90's car 8 or 9 years, ran and drove well but the paint was horrible, she came to me and asked if I'd help spray paint it because she was so embarrassed to drive around in it. My neighbor had professional auto painting sprayers and a large air compressor so I figured I'd ask if he minded letting me quickly wetsand the car and throw a coat of cheap paint and clearcoat on it, but he said "we can just wrap it for less money, no sanding required and it'll look better than any spray we could put on it here". He said he knew how to do it and we could do it together in a few hours. Nearly $1000 in vinyl, wasting a ton learning that you still need to prep the surface, especially if the existing paint is a wreck everything shows through, and we let her choose white wrap making it worse. Took hours to pull all the trim and mirrors of, tried a clay bar first, then ended up having to sand and then wet sand the whole car, about 20 hours of work, and then another 20 hours and 3 times the vinyl wasted trying to figure out how to get it on there smoothly without bubbles. What was supposed to be "a few hours and a couple hundred bucks in vinyl wrap" turned into three weeks worth of nights and weekends (with me having to loan one of my cars to her) , closer to $1400 in materials and it looked "decent" in the end, good enough from a distance where she would no longer be embarrassed, but up close was not great.
I'll never wrap another vehicle myself, and, I'll make it a point to argue with anyone who thinks wrapping a car correctly is that much less work and money than a budget paint job. Wraps are cool because they aren't permanent, give you access to cool colors and designs, and help protect the underlying finish, but they are not a shortcut for fixing surface issues and should be left to professionals unless you have the time and patience to learn how to do it right.
You guys are doing great. Its not an easy car to wrap don't beat yourself up. Like Aaron said its a learning curve its not going to be show car quality but its looks good and I wouldn't worry about it to much.
Hey, for your first try, it turned out great.
Way to go you two for trying to do stuff that I'd be too intimidated to try. Also, I like the John Deere Green.
That's why I enjoy watching your videos, you guys are relatable! Obviously you guys are skilled, and knowledgeable, but you show your mistakes and troubles. It's not like boom! Together and fits and works perfectly first shot!
Usually when professionals wrap a car they are in a climate controlled dust free booth much like a paint booth. With micron filters and the whole set up. Y'all are in a garage and doin it just how we would. I think that's awesome because we will run into the same headaches. Don't give up y'all are doin great! We can't be perfect at everything. Love and hugs from Waco.😁
If you make a template out of paper you can trim make adjustments and then cut to the exact dimensions
At first I thought not green but now I think it'll be great, thanks for the true to life real people videos, enjoying from central Canada.
Music volume was much better on this one. Thanks!
It’s good to see your struggles- strictly from an instructional viewpoint. Seeing others learning and working their way through things is interesting and educational. At least for me it is
And mine too 😂🦅 you’re welcome 🫡
I really like the color and Emily must have immense patience to work the hood down that way. I've only done vinyl stripes, but a healthy amount of water with a dash of soap was key. It let the vinyl float and slide until you squeegee it. Sounds like there are other products for that, and maybe not all vinyl can be done that way, but I think it would make a huge difference.
My wife and I wrapped some of the panels on a Honda Civic that we were giving my daughter. Way harder than they make it look on YT. We joked that we could start a wrapping business and name it "Crappy Wrappy"
You guys are so awesome to watch! You are doing good working and learning together! Keep up the GREAT work! Just AWESOMENESS!
I used the solvent that they use to regroup golf clubs. It created as has been stated here multiple times a lubricant that allows you to move at will. Solvent should be sprayed on the metal. Once you heat and stretch and apply force, the solvent dries and it’s left with a beautiful finish. We had three people, 2 to spread and one to finish. A little at a time! Good luck!
I am the world's worse "sticker putter onner guy". So I am watching you just terrified at the idea of putting on a car sized sticker. NO WAY!!
No matter, what you are doing is amazing and I love that you are unafraid to tackle something that seems so terrifying. Great Work!!
Now, can you wrap the Fury before you sell it to me?? :)
Love the T-shirt idea!
Another great video, you two are so enjoyable to watch , I worked on cars my whole life almost 72years old, I worked on cars with my dad since I was little, got drafted and worked as a mechanic in army, then worked as a Chevrolet mechanic, I've learned so much watching you two, and as always Emily is so beautiful ❤❤
a swivel vice to hold and turn parts -as you wrap with 2 hands is easer.and use foam cut to shape to clamp odd shaped pieces as vise jaws.also use kitchen cling wrap, as a pattern cut to use on the real wrap.also take panels off where possible.
Spray the Hood with water and Soap then spray the Venal also....easer to work with
I hear a lot of TH-camrs say that if things go well or not, it still makes a good video. Your struggle is genuine and I would bet 99% of your audience is pulling for you and finds enjoyment in your leaning process. I can relate to what you are guys are trying to do and could see myself going through the same pains as I try to wrap my car. This is what makes your video efforts worth watch.
Hope you try to do this with some application fluid, similar to when you put a screen protector on your cell phone screen or put tint on windows.
Never seen anyone do a DIY whole car wrap before. From this side of the lens it does look pretty good. Just a wondering thought but if you have to sand it to perfection like you would for a paint job why didn't you just do the sanding and body work then paint it. But I understand learning something new is always a good thing. Love the color. I bought a blow up paint booth from amazon, will see how that works this summer.
You have one of the most watchable and relatable channels on TH-cam IMHO, you're not afraid to put your mistakes & screwups out there for public consumption which is such a refreshing change. I've been toying with the idea of wrapping my MGB for a while & the channels I've watched so far tend to gloss over the reality of how difficult it is. So, keep doing what you do, it's entertaining & informative & sometimes hilarious. The look on Emily's face at 4:48, followed by the deadpanned line, "my measurements were poor" had me laughing out loud, you guys are the best, keep doing what you do.
It's an awesome colour and you're doing great. Thanks for the video, keep safe and have a good time. Cheers Cape town 🇿🇦👌🇺🇲🇺🇲❤💯
really enjoy listening to you guys talking through the hassles. Good on both of you for your positive attitudes!
That is what I struggle with getting my project car finished. I worry about making it perfect when like they say on Roadkill "It doesn't have to be perfect it just has to drive".
Y'all are so awesome! Thanks for keeping it real!
I can barely get little postage stamp stickers on smooth and level.... this here would break me lmao
Man you guys have such patience I would be like I am done 👍
You people are awesome . There’s no way my nerves could do the wrap thing lol. That would make a preacher cuss lol. Looking forward to the final result 🤠
Very informative video thanks. The shade of green I see looks great, I was debating this colour as a wrap for my yellow Lotus seven replica kitcar nose cone, but the shape seemed to complicated so I sprayed it. I think I made the right decision.
I love the JD green look❤
You guys are awesome. 😆😆😆😆😆
I have a 69 corvette that is as shiny as a sidewalk, & that’s the way it’s gonna stay. I can only wrap…….. my hands around a taco 🌮🤗
I can really appreciate you guys taking on challenging projects! Having the nerve to do it camera really adds a special touch. Like someone else said, my first thought after watching you guys start on the hood was to use some Dawn and water in a good spray bottle. That's how I always do large vinyl decals and have always had good results. Can't wait to see the next video. That Corvett is going to look awesome! Remember this, it's like painting a room in your house. You'll see all the imperfections, but if someone else tries to find them you usually have to point them out for the person to see them. Your Corvett will probably be the same way!
You two are so great at learning lessons, and giving each other room to learn.
You guys are a lovely couple
I have found myself using Aaron's "Hmm-mm" a bit lately in conversations with my wife lol!
I am always very careful for these mmmhmm’s to remain in the edit! Glad someone appreciates that
I was going to wrap my Vette but I’d be frustrated in seconds. Thanks for the demonstration.
Best line ever.... "we make videos !" so true and appropriate, that's why we watch you tackle new things, keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work. My Dad would say a man riding by on a horse wouldn't notice the imperfections.
Nothing but respect for you both. My wife and I did some wrapping on my previous race car. We did it but never again! One thing I would say is the quality of the vinyl makes a big difference. We switched to a premium air-release wrap after failing with the cheaper stuff we started with. It was night and day easier to get smooth but we still struggled with stretching around compound curves. I can't say I've ever seem vinyl with film on both sides like you have there.
Thanks so much for showing the struggles, this is something I thought about trying.
It’s definitely not as easy as it looks, nice effort. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.
I love you guys and your transparency. We have a few projects we have thought about vynyl.. wife's 54 kaiser bumpers are way too much for us to afford rechrome and thinking of trying vynyl. We are gonna watch this a few more times and maybe buy some Christmas chrome vynyl
We suggest buying a sample of the wrap to see how it goes on!!!
Wow that hood is turning out slick!!
That color is really awesome, and y’all have more patients than I do!