Excellent detailed explanation for the reasons of your actions. I really appreciate the lack of tension - i want to do my mirrors w carbon fiber and aside from peel back this is the first explanation / methodology that wont leave CF with wonky curved lines.
This is why he is the pro because he isn't over stretching anything or over heating that causes the wrap to shrink back. This technique is more better than trying to do it in one piece. One piece on the side mirror that has alot of curves is a can do but there is no guarantee it will stay on for long. Once it bakes in the sun it will start shrinking. Awesome tutorial. some may not agree about the video or what i said but its true though. Its also less stressful and it will stay on longer.
after finding your videos ... i will only watch your tutorials, they are the best I've found. Great explanation of why and what not to do, your knowledge has helped me with my diy projects tremendously ...thanks
+dvnhrdy yea I am interested as well, but I don't have a garage to work in right now so I can't really start learning on my own car yet. But seeing this guys videos makes me want to learn his techniques and not take my car to other shops where they'll use way too much heat
I'm not an installer, but I really like how he stresses not over-stretching the material. So many wrap installers on TH-cam & IG are egotistical & want to show off how "good" they are & showcase installs where they just use a ton of heat & stretch the hell out of the material just to wrap a particular part in one piece. That's cool that they can do it, but they do actual installs like that, & it just doesn't last. I'm big on quality & longevity. If that means using multiple pieces and/or cold stretching, so be it.
great technique on finishing with the seal tape in which almost match with the car mirrors, but i prefer remove the cover from the car and wrap it inner lay. it that all the edges will flawlessly and will last much longer.
Wow u make it look so easy!!! Gotta say far better tutorial than others I have watched before, probably explaining why I've so far failed to wrap a car mirror!!! lol Needless to say some new tips taken on board & will re-attempt using your advise....Previously I'd applied during a hot day & would say I had overstretched & not used enough relief cuts therefore edge seemed to shrink back & liftAgain great tutorial, I wonder if the same techniques apply to headlight tint wrapping as that's next on the list lol. xXx
That was very educational ....Thank You .....I wrapped my car 4 years ago for the car shows ....The HOT Phx Sun (115) has pretty much wrinkled it in certain places ...I'm going to redo the entire car again ....Where do you get knifeless tape and the black trim ?
nice, but what about the "air pressure" during some faster rides, after a while? If the direction of overlap is against that air move - won't the green film start to go off?
When you're a pro and know what to do while I waste 10 hours just trying to do one mirror that will likely peel up since it had small finger wrinkles on edges. Funny how the video plays with a below ad pic of ckwrap doing an extreme pull over stretch in an other video
Excellent detailed explanation for the reasons of your actions. I really appreciate the lack of tension - i want to do my mirrors w carbon fiber and aside from peel back this is the first explanation / methodology that wont leave CF with wonky curved lines.
This is why he is the pro because he isn't over stretching anything or over heating that causes the wrap to shrink back. This technique is more better than trying to do it in one piece. One piece on the side mirror that has alot of curves is a can do but there is no guarantee it will stay on for long. Once it bakes in the sun it will start shrinking. Awesome tutorial. some may not agree about the video or what i said but its true though. Its also less stressful and it will stay on longer.
The way you maneuver the film makes me feel like a complete newbie to wrapping.
after finding your videos ... i will only watch your tutorials, they are the best I've found. Great explanation of why and what not to do, your knowledge has helped me with my diy projects tremendously ...thanks
Have you started doing your own wraps?
+Moresco24 I've only worked on my personal cars.I would love to open a shop and do this for a living,but the area I'm from hasn't caught on yet.
+dvnhrdy yea I am interested as well, but I don't have a garage to work in right now so I can't really start learning on my own car yet. But seeing this guys videos makes me want to learn his techniques and not take my car to other shops where they'll use way too much heat
dvnhrdy yea, I wish I was able to take some in person classes from him 💯
I'm not an installer, but I really like how he stresses not over-stretching the material. So many wrap installers on TH-cam & IG are egotistical & want to show off how "good" they are & showcase installs where they just use a ton of heat & stretch the hell out of the material just to wrap a particular part in one piece. That's cool that they can do it, but they do actual installs like that, & it just doesn't last. I'm big on quality & longevity. If that means using multiple pieces and/or cold stretching, so be it.
Excellent, after watching tons o videos of pros telling how to do it on a straight hood my grandma could do, I found this. Thank you.
great technique on finishing with the seal tape in which almost match with the car mirrors, but i prefer remove the cover from the car and wrap it inner lay. it that all the edges will flawlessly and will last much longer.
Wow u make it look so easy!!! Gotta say far better tutorial than others I have watched before, probably explaining why I've so far failed to wrap a car mirror!!! lol Needless to say some new tips taken on board & will re-attempt using your advise....Previously I'd applied during a hot day & would say I had overstretched & not used enough relief cuts therefore edge seemed to shrink back & liftAgain great tutorial, I wonder if the same techniques apply to headlight tint wrapping as that's next on the list lol. xXx
That was very educational ....Thank You .....I wrapped my car 4 years ago for the car shows ....The HOT Phx Sun (115) has pretty much wrinkled it in certain places ...I'm going to redo the entire car again ....Where do you get knifeless tape and the black trim
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Wonderfull solution. Wondering if you still live in Amsterdam, Mabey you can do some wrapping for me then aswell. Greatings Rob
Can we do this cool stretch on calendar film also?
where can I get the matte mold and hold? I can't find the product online.
great tutorial,thank you for the video
Wow, so much better than the hacks I watched before this!
nice, but what about the "air pressure" during some faster rides, after a while? If the direction of overlap is against that air move - won't the green film start to go off?
Would it be better if you laid the green piece first then the pruple?
Where do you get the plastic knives from that hold multiple blades?
Is there a substitute to Mold n Hold? I live in Australia and I can’t find this product. Maybe something similar with different name?
Which Avery Dennison material is he using?
You are the best
You are a genius :o
what type of film are u using??
what is the name of the black tape that you used for finishing?
www.starvyinyls.co.uk stock mold & hold tape & knifeless tape too (tho can buy smaller quantities of knifeless tape on ebay) xXx
Why couldn't you put mold n hold on the other side to help cover and hold the edges?
It over stretched the purple turns white when you over stretch and it looks terrible. It would help hold it but it still looks like a shit job.
Do a 99 bmw k1200rs fairing in 1 peace with psychedelic Please..
whats that black trap？
I have a question, so I want to wrap my roof but the roof is cracking badly. Would the wrap stick or would I have to sand it down first?
What brand of vinyl is this
Avery Dennison! Check it out: graphics.averydennison.com
where can i buy good wrap, i bought one wrap from ebay it was bad quality
fellers.com
buy from brand one such as : 3M, Avery Dennison. Chinese stuff is horrible . you cant work with that.
When you're a pro and know what to do while I waste 10 hours just trying to do one mirror that will likely peel up since it had small finger wrinkles on edges. Funny how the video plays with a below ad pic of ckwrap doing an extreme pull over stretch in an other video
idk i'd be pretty pissed if i got my car wrapped and it came back with a extra inch of black electrical tape lol like wtf was that?
It looks so ugly...