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How not to wrap part 2! with further questions...
franky - 24/5/10 at 03:10 PM

Right, part 2.... just about got the hang of it and on the car it'd look fine but as i'm a bugger for fine details can anyone tell me how i'd be able to sort these bits out or what do I need to do to stop them.

Where it goes around the panel on corners whats the best method to get a nice edge? Would a hair dryer help at any point? How can I get rid of the small bubble on there corner?

Any other tips/comments/abuse most welcome!








Tiger Super Six - 24/5/10 at 03:24 PM

I had the front end of my Elise wrapped (protective film) and the guy that did it just used liquid/water mix and then squeezed it out with a tool (credit card looking).

Some really strange shapes and edges and not one bubble!

Have you been using the liquid as suggested in the first thread?

[Edited on 24/5/10 by Tiger Super Six]


OX - 24/5/10 at 03:49 PM

yes use a hair dryer on the awkward bits.

when i used to apply the big emblems on a new bike panel we were told to use water and a splash of fairy liquid but on the awkward bits we still had to use the hair dryer


franky - 24/5/10 at 04:20 PM

Yep, used a water spray with a tiny amount of washing up liquid and a proper applicator thing. I *think* I trapped water/air as I folded the wrap over the rear of the panel.

Much better than my first effort though! I want to perfect the ends/curves before buying some more and attacking the sides


RK - 24/5/10 at 08:29 PM

use a pin and a hairdryer to get rid of any bubbles. You won't see the pinhole once done. My efforts have looked worse than that and it was repaired by the above technique.


Major Stare - 24/5/10 at 08:38 PM

Get a plant spray bottle thing, a bit of washing up liquid and water.

Spray both surfaces so it can move about a bit.

Use a clean, new leather over a credit card (or similar) and wet leather.

Start from centre and work outwards.

Use a hand dryer for tight area's but be carefull you dont melt or warp the wrap.

If any bubbles are present after this, use a pin to prick the bubbles and push air out with the leather/credit card.

Done


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[Edited on 24-5-10 by mangogrooveworkshop]