Vinyl wrap roof...Help!!

[Wire_Gal]

Hey guys

I have acquired a good quality 5-7 year vinyl to match my side decals so was gonna have a crack at wrapping the roof.

I am quite handy with a bit of DIY but if it all goes tits up im not too much out of pocket

Anyone done this themselves and can some pics be provided pretty please! ?? Im interested in how the side was trimmed as there is nothing to tuck it into

Cheers!!

WG

 

[cuprakemp]

had mine done but paid some one to do it for me heres a pic

 

[knight]

the more pictures i see of vinyl roofs the more i want mine done

 

[cuprakemp]

think it makes the cars look more aggressive

 

[vt-marty]

ive been seriously tempted to have a go myself.
local place (Middlesbrough) want £300 for 3M dinoc carbon film or circa £120 for gloss black vinyl

 

[cuprakemp]

paid 65 for mine and the rear valance

 

[vt-marty]

paid 65 for mine and the rear valance[/IMG]

where at mate? im not too far from you, like...

 

[cuprakemp]

place called summer signs in peterlee but if ya got the them tell them take the aerial off and put it under it cause i had to sort that myself but easy to do really

 

[Chris mk2]

Thats the only area you might struggling, cutting a clean line downt the sides of the roof.

Just use a heat gun or hair dryer and a very sharp scalpel. You will definatley need two of you.

 

[Wire_Gal]

Thanks for the pics! Looks really good!

Well I am all one for a challenge You dont have a close up of the edges do you so I can see where they cut to do yours??

 

[Wire_Gal]

Thats the only area you might struggling, cutting a clean line downt the sides of the roof.

Just use a heat gun or hair dryer and a very sharp scalpel. You will definatley need two of you.

Yeah I think I might struggle with that bit just need to see where its cut but Im quite handy at these little jobs!

I have a rather unwilling helper and a hair dryer on standby

 

[Blade]

This any good

 

[Wire_Gal]

Thanks Blade.. perfick! Hmm I think i gonna need a steady hand!

 

[cuprakemp]

This any good

yours looks alot better than mine but you get what u pay for where did u get it done at blade

 

[old 'uns]

try a few practice cuts with the vinyl on something metal, not the car!, to get a feel for how much pressure you'll need.
you only need enough to cut the vinyl, not through the paint.
'yeh right' obvious you're thinking? surprising how many cut marks you see 3-4 yrs down the line when you strip something

another little trick...use tape preferably a vinyl type, masking at a push, put on car where you want to cut, fit vinyl then you will see where to cut to

 

[Wire_Gal]

try a few practice cuts with the vinyl on something metal, not the car!, to get a feel for how much pressure you'll need.
you only need enough to cut the vinyl, not through the paint.
'yeh right' obvious you're thinking? surprising how many cut marks you see 3-4 yrs down the line when you strip something

another little trick...use tape preferably a vinyl type, masking at a push, put on car where you want to cut, fit vinyl then you will see where to cut to

Thanks Oh I intend on a couple of practise runs, I can only imagine the amount of damage I can cause!

Excellent tip, thanks for that.. if you can think of any others PLEASE let me know!

Ive gone for a charcoal colour similar to my decals and its got a nice sparkle to it so hopefully compliment the colour of the car better than just black.

 

[old 'uns]

loads of tips, way too complicated via keyboard.
biggest trick is knowing when you're going wrong & then how to get out of it

 

[Wire_Gal]

aww meanie!

Lol I suspect I will start going wrong as soon as i step outside with the vinyl under my arm....

 

[Blade]

yours looks alot better than mine but you get what u pay for where did u get it done at blade

Signs express in Middlesbrough bud

 

[vt-marty]

Signs express in Middlesbrough bud

ive been seriously tempted to have a go myself.
local place (Middlesbrough) want £300 for 3M dinoc carbon film or circa £120 for gloss black vinyl

yeah this was who quoted me, on the strength of seeing Blades in the flesh at my local dealer one day...