How to Apply Clear Protective Vinyl Wrap on Your Bike • The Duke of MTB
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- Cory crashes a lot. So, she's asked me to put a protective film on her bike to minimize scratches on her bike's frame. I went ahead and turned it in to a how-to video. I hope you find the video useful, and if you do, don't forget to leave a like. For more MTB related videos, don't forget to subscribe.
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*Just a heads up, it's better to use a hair blower than a heat gun. The heat gun runs very hot, and if you're not careful, you might damage the wrap or even a carbon frame. If you do use a heat gone, run it on the lowest settings and only do very quick passes. Do not linger on an area.*
I watched a few similar videos, and this is the best by far. Concise and very easy to understand. Love the way that the required tools are listed at the start. I just wrapped four bikes and would like to thank you very much!
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! 😊 I'm glad I could help.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Makes life easier for the rest of us.
I'm glad I could help. 👍
Perfect video. Great key words. Thanks man..
Thanks. Straight to the point video 👍
Thank you! I watched so many videos and still managed to muck it up, and then I watched yours and now my bike is happily covered in 3M tape. The fingers in the soapy water tip and the paper towel over the squeegee were brilliant!
Glad to help. The dipping the fingers in the soapy water trick is something I stumbled upon after I kept getting finger prints on the inside of the clear wrap. Everything became so much easier after that. 😁👍
What 3m did you use? Tnx
wow looked so clean awesome job!
Thanks, dude. Gotta keep the wife's bike in good shape. She loves that thing.
About to do this to the new bike next week.
You guys rock.
Nice! Gotta keep that bike nice and shiny. Hehe. 😁👍
Excellent, I just bought the same 3M stuff from Amazon, thanks
Hi, Could you please tell me the exact model name and code of the 3M product. thanks
Sick slippers bro, totally matching the bike actually haha. Thx for the info and how-to also
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Great video, thanks
Nice that looks amazing and sleek.
Thanks! 😁
Great video dude, will be doing my frame this weekend!
Nice! Have fun. 😉👍
Any updates?
Awesome. Had this pop up in my suggested videos. Ordered this a few days ago along with some buffing wheels. Gonna get my paint the best I can before I install it.
Nice! It's done wonders to protect the bike from Cory. 😂
@@dukeofmtb I wasn't gonna worry about it seeing how well my old GT fared, but my Nomad has paint in all the wrong places, lol.
How did it all go? Links to pics on IG? 😅
@@dukeofmtb just got them yesterday. I'll probably film and edit this weekend. Pics will go on IG as well.
@@MissingLinkMTB Nice! Hope it all goes well. 😁👍
Excellent video very helpful. I’m just about to do this on my new carbon fat bike.
The soapy fingers trick is gonna save you so much hassle. Good luck, have fun!
The Duke of MTB thanks for the tip. Parker’s MTB says hi too! 😃
Only helpful video! Keep up the work! Keep grinding videos you will be famous!
Thanks man! 😊
Great Video. I like the use of the paint brush. Great Idea. What was the triangular box in the front part of the frame, and what kind of water bottle cage/bottles were those?
Canyon makes little storage boxes for the front triangle of some of their bikes. The bikes come with bolt holes in the front triangle specifically for their storage boxes only. The water bottle cage is called the _Canyon Eject Hydration System._ You can buy it on the Canyon site. It's great for tiny frames with little room for a full sized bottle. Cory still uses it on her extra small Juliana Strega(Santa Cruz Nomad v4).
Nice! My different approach was to use REFLECTIVE wrap, as used on Sheriff's patrol cars in SW FL, USA. For my old road bike's steel frame, the difference was astounding! Same on my helmet. At night, there is no way anyone is going to miss you :-) win:win!
From an old Italiano life-long biker... PLEASE address gravel bikes, too, as the YT bike "gurus" on the subject WASTE more time talking, than showing. Yours are...BENISIMO! Happy days! Stay young & in Love (the North Italiano-way)))
Thank you! 😊
Great video! Although using the heat gun seems a bit scary to me on a carbon frame. I would try using the hair dryer instead.
What bike stand are you using? I haven't seen that one before.
Thanks, Scott!
I use the heat gun on low and do very quick swipes, but yeah...a blow dryer is safer.
The bike is sitting in a manual machine I made from 2x4s.
is the vinyl your using the same with this one VViViD 3M Scotchgard Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film? thnx... clean and great work
Yes. That's exactly what I use. 😁👍
Awesome!! Thanks so much! Do you think using latex gloves will help with fingertip marks as well?
It'll probably just stick to the wrap. Just keep your fingers moist and you'll have no issues keeping everything looking clean. This all takes a little patience, but it's worth it. Good luck.
Very helpful video! Does this look ok on matte black finishes (handlebars, crank etc.)? If not, any recomendations?
Glad I could help. 😊
If the cranks and handlebars have a smooth finish, then it's doable. If not, it won't really look that great. You can give it a try though. Let me know how it goes. Best of luck. 👍
In regard to recommendations, there are some kits to protect cranks. I haven't looked into anything for handlebars though. Google is your friend there. Let me know if you find anything. 👍
Thanks for this. I have a blue bike. Should I wear blue slippers?
🤣😂 Yes, your slippers have to match the color of the bike or else the wrap won't stick. Everybody knows that. 😁
Nice
Hey man! Looks great! Would the heat damage the carbon?
Possibly, if you use a heat gun on high. I had it set in low. A hair blower would be the best option. 😅
Hey about to do this to my bike. Do you have a link for the ones you used? You said you would be linking but I don’t see it.
Oh shoot. I must have deleted it. Here you go: VViViD 3M Clear Paint Protection... www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYNXGN2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hi this is an awesome video. Question: Isn't the 3M already an adhesive and sticky? Won't the soapy water render the adhesiveness of the 3M useless? Thanks!
I used to think that too. But no, the soapy water just allows you to easily adjust it, as soon as you squeeze out the water, it becomes very sticky again. Even more so once you run a hair dryer over it. Also, keeping your fingers wet keeps the inside from getting dirty and marked with finger prints all over the place. Doing it dry leads to nothing but frustration. If you have a stubborn corner, just run the blower over it a little and hold it down for a few seconds with your finger. It'll stick. You're just gonna have to trust me on this one. Good luck on your project. 🙂👍
@@dukeofmtb could you please tell me the exact product name and code of 3M product. Thanks
@@ismailergun4 The Amazon link is in the description under the video. 🙂
Nice job man! I'm definitely doing this to my new frames!! Wish I could find some in matte finish though! What did you use for your squidgy?
Thanks, man. The squidgy I used is just something I had in my tool box. An old debit card with a paper towel folded over the edge works great though. I'm sure there's a matte finish one somewhere on Amazon. Also, if your bike is a plain color, you can just use a solid vinyl wrap. I use black on the black parts of Cory's bike. That way, you don't have to worry about bubbles or dirt showing through the clear wrap.
The Duke of MTB bad ass tip, thank you sir . How does the black vinyl wrap look on black? My frame is black so I was curious , however I already purchased the clear.
Nice Video! I did my top tube and shocks in clear matte finish I got from Metro restyling which I live near. I have a black matte stache 8 and also got red vinyl to make accents. The top tube layer got messed up after a mishap but the paint was intact. Also found that using alcohol to clean is best.
Ride on!
Hey can i double layer this? i got a Giant bike but i want to put stickers on it. so i was going to put a wrap on it. stickers then wrap on top of the stickers with wrap
You could, but the edges of the top layer of clear wrap around the stickers might not look that great. I'd test it in a small area first.
@@dukeofmtb Aye so it will work but could see the lines from second layers cut. got it thanks for reply! was wondering because i want to keep the original bikes stickers intact incase i dont like these new ones im putting on
Send pics on IG when you're done. I'd love to see the results. 😁
what is that plastic triangle above the shock that looks like a storage ?
It's exactly as you described it. Perfect for snacks and some mini tools. 😁
@@dukeofmtb what is it called , I want one
It's Canyon Spectral specific though. They have special mounting holes for it on the frame. www.canyon.com/en-us/gear/accessories/backpacks-and-bike-bags/bikebags/canyon-spectral-frame-case/170771.html
@@dukeofmtb , I am soo going to modify one of those to my bike , I can se one of those integrated with a fidlock mechanism , so I can remove the hole box, thank you ,
@@Redbelo Sounds like a plan. I'd love to see the mod when it's done. 😁👍
Does this peel off when washing the bike or getting caught in the rain?
Not at all. It actually takes a bit of effort to peel off once it has set. You'll forget it's even there. It's been over a year since I applied it on my wife's bike. Not even one corner is peeling off. 👍
@@dukeofmtb That's awesome. I made the mistake of buying an expensive bike, thinking I was saving money in the long run. Since then I've spent hundreds of £'ssss in top grade security, accessories and now more money on this! I could cry lol!!
Can I please ask, how many meters (or inches) did you need to cover 1 bike?
@@darkknight17 I bought the 6"x60" inch roll from Amazon and covered just the chain stays and top tube. I think that roll should be enough to cover all the important parts of your bike. Can't go wrong with buying extra though. If you ever have a bad enough crash to damage the wrap, you'll have extra to replace it. Cory had a bad crash a couple months ago. Looked like a rock chipped the carbon fiber on her top tube. When I removed the clear protection, I was happy to find that there actually was no damage to the frame. The protective wrap did its job. I put on some new protective wrap on her top tube, and the bike is good as new.
How did you manage to score a canyon in Ontario???
Haha. We're actually from Michigan. We just like to ride at Blue Mountain a lot, so people think we're from Ontario. 😅
@@dukeofmtb Bring one over for a fellow rider (Once the borders open...) Beers on me :)
@@camerontaylor7848 🤞
Would the tape take out the paint when peeled off?
Nope. I've had to peal up a piece to replace it after a crash a few times, never had the paint come off with it. The wrap pulls up similar to phone screen protectors but a tad more sticky. Sometimes some residue gets stuck on the frame. You can clean it with a small amount of acetone or wd-40 on a rag, but make sure to wash the spot right away to not damage the paint.
@@dukeofmtb thank you!
Is this 3m tape good quality and safe, and how long this tape lasts over time, will it damage the paint??
It's very good quality. It can last the life of the bike if you don't have a really terrible crash. It doesn't peel off on it's own. You have to pick at it with your fingernail to get it started.This stuff has been on Cory's bike for about a year and a half now, and it still looks great. You can't even tell it's there. I only had to redo the one on the top tube once after Cory had a bad crash. It looked like the carbon fiber was chipped, but after I removed the 3m tape, it turns out there was no damage. Only the tape got dented. So it did a great job of protecting the bike. I peeled it off easily and installed a new piece, and now it looks like new again.
Oh, and remember to keep your fingers wet while you're doing this, that way you get a perfect install without dirt and fingerprints. Also, don't get too aggressive with the squeegee. Good luck. 😊👍
The Duke of MTB thank you just got an Ebike want to protect it as much as I can I bought the same 3m you did I’ll give it a try.. nice video explaining and showing the procedure thank you have a great day 👍👍
@@sammanukyan5084 No prob. Congrats on the new bike. 👍
The Duke of MTB do you know if a blow dryer would work? Or is a heat gun preferred?and will removing the film remove the bicycle paint??
Looking at getting ride wrap is it any good?
I've tried that too. It's great, but it's relatively expensive. You're paying a premium for the pieces being precut for you, and if you mess a piece up......
@@dukeofmtb yea I suppose so but when you consider a price of the bikes these days their definitely worth protecting
@@James-dn1hu Absolutely. I'd still rather DIY it and just keep a roll of wrap for whenever I need to replace a piece here or there.
What kind of camera 📸 is she using on ft of her helmet
It's an Insta360 One X. Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/dukeofmtb/
I'm gonna be posting something there about her camera setup in a few hours.
@@dukeofmtb thanks man
How is the film holding up? Are they yellowing? I'm planning to do this on my road bike, is it safe to use a heat gun on a carbon frame?
No yellowing. Still looks good. You can hardly tell it's there. I used a heat gun because that's what I had handy at the time, but it's better to use a hairblower on low heat. The heat gun is way too hot, so you have to do very fast passes.
Is this 3M HS 8671 helicopter tape?
I don't know. The stuff I used in this vid is in the description under the vid, but I _have_ used the same method with helicopter tape before. It works exactly the same.
Bro, which bike is this?
Canyon Spectral WMN
I really wish I had done this when my bike was new😢
Scratched it up a bit, eh? The clear film actually does a good job of making scuff marks disappear. Sure the deep gashes will still be there, but your bike will still look cleaner. You can always cover the bigger scratches with an opaque wrap. I like to use little patches of carbon fiber vinyl wrap for deeper scratches. It looks cool. Or you can find a wrap that matches the paint of your bike. Never too late(assuming you didn't actually break something.😅)
@@dukeofmtb overall the paint is still good just got a big ugly gash on the side the other day😢
@@bobjohn7329 I'm sure you'll figure something out. Like I said, there are some really cool vinyl wraps you can find on Amazon. Best of luck. 👍
What's the name of the mtb...Plz reply quick❤️
It's a Women's Canyon Spectral.
Although it helps to protect its not that clean it creates inconsistencies where it is applied and not applied and of course patchy.
I have clear wrap on both our bikes. The wrap looks completely invisible. You have to use the soapy water method shown in the video. It keeps fingerprint marks from getting on the inside of the wrap, and you get perfect flush contact of the wrap to the frame. Dry wrapping always looks terrible. A properly done wrap job should be unnoticeable.
Only problem is, when you want to have a matt finish, this is guaranteed glossy. Haven't found anything for protection that is a matt finish. Maybe someone has an idea?
RideWrap makes a matte finish wrap. It's excellent.
If it's good enough for a bike, it's good enough for a car.
Wazzupp❤️
Love my new bike frame, zero patience and fucking hate this job.... Is a bad combo ☹️
Lol. I feel ya.
@@dukeofmtb first kit is already in the bin.
Same thing happened to me with my new Meta TR. Ended up redoing it all. Best to do it when you have some spare time and not in a hurry. Also, keep dipping your fingers in the soapy water. That makes it a heck of alot easier. Good luck. 👍
@@dukeofmtb cheers mucker... Yeah my first kit was a sticky one so there was no room for adjustment, it looked like a crisp packet once on so I just ripped it off. Now got to clean off the sticky gloop. Happy days.