Great tutorial. I painted my fronts but would have gone this route had I known how to do it. A couple questions: 1) how does this material react to brake fluid getting on it? Brake fluid destroys caliper paint. If you don’t know, perhaps you could put some drops on it and report back? Curious. 2) A lot of us like to run caliper stickers. Can they be applied on this vinyl? While I love the job you did, it’s a shame the AMG is now covered. Thanks!
The Wrap Institute did a great job with this tutorial for us! Appreciate the compliments, so this film is chemically resistant. It resists mild acids, mild alkalis and salts. It also has excellent water resistance and can even resists occasional fuel spills. Brake fluid itself doesn't corrode but when the additive package, which is part of the brake fluid, is depleted or breaks down, the brake fluid no longer has adequate anticorrosive inhibitors so corrosion of internal brake hydraulic components may occur and we assume it is at that point that it could affect caliper paint. We have not heard of any issues with brake fluid affecting the wraps, but we do have to assume that there is always a possibility and may depend on the age of the brake fluid. You can certainly apply caliper decals or stickers after the wrap for that final touch!
Hi. Love the vid. I prefer this over paint. I'm on your site about to order. You have 2 brand options. Is there much of a difference? I'm putting in on a Jeep Wrangler. I'm gonna do White
@@Rvinyl Thanks for the reply ! I was looking for the 680, but can't really find it here in Europe, in blue. So I ordered some 680CR instead, you guys think it's safe to use ? Ordering from you, Rvinyl, was also an option but delivery cost is a little bit steep.
We show how it glows in the first ten seconds or show, but it doesn't do it justice. Next time we will have to film it outside so you can really see how it reflects.
Great question, reflective vinyl has different properties from cast or calendered vinyl which would melt. it is designed to have a higher end-use temperature and will not melt.
Which brand would you choose? 3M, Avery Dennison or ORAFOL? Why?
Which is the best brand ?
@@xFuSioNClan97 they are all good. Most installers have a preferred brand.
Y’all make it look so easy
Now this guys knows what he's doing! Some of these other videos 😂
Hands down Justin Pate and The Wrap Institute are the worlds finest wrap instructors and trainers. Rvinyl is proud to work with TWI.
How does this impact the caliper's ability to shed heat?
Hey Rvinyl, if I want to take the calipers out for service the breaks or something, can I do it or it will effect the wrap?
During the 24 hour curing period, is it safe to move the vehicle?
You can move it but we don't recommend going over 5 MPH.
cool i like this wrap than the paint. how much is this? 😊
Great tutorial. I painted my fronts but would have gone this route had I known how to do it. A couple questions: 1) how does this material react to brake fluid getting on it? Brake fluid destroys caliper paint. If you don’t know, perhaps you could put some drops on it and report back? Curious. 2) A lot of us like to run caliper stickers. Can they be applied on this vinyl? While I love the job you did, it’s a shame the AMG is now covered. Thanks!
The Wrap Institute did a great job with this tutorial for us! Appreciate the compliments, so this film is chemically resistant. It resists mild acids, mild alkalis and salts. It also has excellent water resistance and can even resists occasional fuel spills. Brake fluid itself doesn't corrode but when the additive package, which is part of the brake fluid, is depleted or breaks down, the brake fluid no longer has adequate anticorrosive inhibitors so corrosion of internal brake hydraulic components may occur and we assume it is at that point that it could affect caliper paint. We have not heard of any issues with brake fluid affecting the wraps, but we do have to assume that there is always a possibility and may depend on the age of the brake fluid. You can certainly apply caliper decals or stickers after the wrap for that final touch!
@@Rvinyl thank you!
Hi. Love the vid. I prefer this over paint. I'm on your site about to order. You have 2 brand options. Is there much of a difference? I'm putting in on a Jeep Wrangler. I'm gonna do White
Hello, did you do this work? Do you think that one is better than the one in the painting?
Hello, did you do this work? Do you think that one is better than the one in the painting?
I did buy it in white. Haven't put it on yet. Gonna have to buy a few things to jack my car up@@JOSEDUSHI
If after I apply this I realize I screwed it up, can it be removed?
Yes, it can be removed. It is one of the advantages over paint.
Why there's no shipping to my country? Brunei Darussalam 🇧🇳
Although we do ship worldwide, there are some countries we still do not ship to. Sorry.
The product you guys use is it 3M 680 or 3M 680 CR ?
They advertise the 680 CR as Removable and the 680 as permanent, so I'm not sure which to buy
We use 680, not the 680 CR. All film is removable, just some have less aggressive adhesive. We find better adhesion with the 680.
@@Rvinyl Thanks for the reply ! I was looking for the 680, but can't really find it here in Europe, in blue. So I ordered some 680CR instead, you guys think it's safe to use ? Ordering from you, Rvinyl, was also an option but delivery cost is a little bit steep.
Would this last me at least 40 months?
40 Months is pretty specific! This film is rated for a 9-year life or a 108 months so you should be all set!
I've had this exact wrap on my calipers for now a little over two years. I also live in canada and we have rough winter. They are still like day one.
Can you make a vídeo showing how it glows at night?
We show how it glows in the first ten seconds or show, but it doesn't do it justice. Next time we will have to film it outside so you can really see how it reflects.
Does this not melt under the heat of braking? Just curious.
Great question, reflective vinyl has different properties from cast or calendered vinyl which would melt. it is designed to have a higher end-use temperature and will not melt.
@@Rvinyl So what wrap would you recommend? Looking red colour.
can you use regular wrap to wrap calipers or is it bad?
No you cannot. Regular wrap is not high-heat and will melt.
what size is that wrap in the video? Is it 12x12?
Yes
Correct 12" x 12" is used by Justin in this caliper wrap. 6" kits are available, but better for just wrapping the face of a cliper.
Could've this be done in 2 pieces?
Yes, you can do it in several pieces. It would be easier. Some customer's don't want a seam so that's how we showed it done.
Don’t buy from this company! Terrible customer service and no refunds!
Where are u located and do you do instructions
We are located in Brooklyn, NY! We are an online retailer and do not offer installation services at this time.
I am also in NY. Do you offer instalation services yet?
Do you guys have this in purple?
Dang it! We don't have purple. You can see all the colors here: www.rvinyl.com/3M-Caliper-Wraps.html
@@Rvinyl 2 years later, is there any chance that purple is available now?
Or... you can just paint it with caliper paint and be done with it. No lifting and simple.
Sure. Paint is another option. If we sold paint I suppose we would have a video made for that too.
Are you ok? You paint the calipers without taking off the tire ? Lmfao
You also have to sand mask with tape wait for coats clean up a huge mess
@@Rvinyl Tell his dumb ass again
@@antoniowolfe2041 Are you ok? They didn't paint it. At least watch videos before you say stupid shit
That looks like absolute Trash😂. People just paint them w proper High temp paint or Have them actually powder coated. 🤦🏼
Well, we all know what opinions are like...thanks for sharing.