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06-18-2018, 10:00 AM | #16 |
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Maybe try a matte clear. Test it on a small piece of vinyl and see if you like the finish. If you do, then i'd recommend clearing it to add further protection to the vinyl. Of course that means you'll need to prep the surface and lay the clear down evenly so it looks pro. It ads an extra degree of time and difficulty and ads more room for error, but it may be worth it.
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06-18-2018, 10:04 AM | #17 | |
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Oh, and make sure your corners and grooves are stuck well and leave enough material to wrap around the back side. For example, that hole where your power window switch goes may look good when you finished, but those areas have the tendency to peel back when the car is left in the parking lot sun. Try not to pull the vinyl too tight to help prevent that. |
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06-18-2018, 10:05 AM | #18 | |
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06-18-2018, 10:08 AM | #20 |
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this is a good one
https://www.amazon.com/3M-CF12-BLACK...ber+vinyl+wrap |
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06-18-2018, 10:09 AM | #21 | |
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It's very, very important that you work in clean space. A little speck of sand or something gets on the sticky side of the vinyl and you might as well toss that piece of vinyl. Turn off any fans, clean your work station well. And again, make sure the panel you're laying it down is smooooth. |
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06-18-2018, 10:11 AM | #22 | |
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06-18-2018, 10:12 AM | #24 |
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06-18-2018, 10:17 AM | #25 |
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I don't have the skill to do something like this but I will say one thing for sure, it looks like you really need a lot of patience and not be attempted to rush or else it could get messy.
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06-18-2018, 10:24 AM | #26 |
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06-18-2018, 10:24 AM | #27 |
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The console will be the largest challenge and will easily take most of the time.
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06-18-2018, 10:25 AM | #28 |
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06-18-2018, 10:32 AM | #29 |
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