[xTaSkx]

So, I bought a roll to wrap my car but after trying to wrap the hood I realized I can't do it solo lol. Anyone who has done this before want to help? I'll buy food and all the beer you can drink! (20 beer limit) lol

[tank707]

Peel one edge and tack in to the fender then slide the backing off underneath the vinyl (without creasing) hardest part. Then tack a middle point and start stretching. Creating a (glass like) look will make installing easiest. The flatter it lays on its surface the easier it is to install.

[shadow191]

The hood is the easiest part. If you're having trouble with the hood, you're never going to get the bumper done.

You can do it solo, it just takes longer. As the other poster said, position it properly and tack a corner down, I typically use tape to hold it, some people use magnets. Then peel the backing paper off and start in the middle, then work your way out. Keeping the vinyl wet while you're doing this is necessary, and so is the heat gun.

[KwlAznKid]

wish u were closer to OC, I've been wanting to do a full vinyl car job with someone for a while

[xTaSkx]

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

wish u were closer to OC, I've been wanting to do a full vinyl car job with someone for a while

Hey, I am willing to make the drive!

[KwlAznKid]

Originally Posted by xTaSkx

Hey, I am willing to make the drive!

I'm glad to help but I've only wrapped few interior pieces before so just don't come down expecting me to be a pro

[xTaSkx]

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

I'm glad to help but I've only wrapped few interior pieces before so just don't come down expecting me to be a pro

LMAO!!! lol I think we would end up wrapping each other lol

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by xTaSkx

LMAO!!! lol I think we would end up wrapping each other lol

^LOL

I'm down to try but also don't have the pro skills to bring to the table...I have done tons of research brands, quality and also techniques...I have tried multiple wraps like window trim, roof and more but don't have confidence yet to do anything major...Couple weeks ago there was a vendor "M Decals" that had an entire roll 50ft of vinyl with air release for $100...If you guys are down to split the roll and use it for experimental purposes lets do it...It would cost us $33/person and it would be enough for us to pretty much become good enough to do entire cars...If that roll is not available anymore we can split another "cheap" but decent quality roll from ebay that has similar technology..

It might not be as good but if we can learn on the shittier vinyl we can easily lay down the better 3m, Hexis, Oracal etc that are more forgiving and longer lasting...

What do you guys think...I think together we could easily make it happen with the motivation we have for our cars and our interest in learning to lay down vinyl...

[xTaSkx]

Actually, that's where I got the roll.. I bought it and now I want to do it on my car but lack the technique. I watched several videos but it's not the same as having actual experience. I got the heat gun, and have ordered the felt squeegee. I was also looking at some sort of spray you use on the car to be able to float the vinyl and it's supposed to be easier to wrap you car with that.

[kjohnson949]

Im looking to wrap a few things on my car. The roof gloss black and interior pieces in carbon fiber. Im in orange county also... Can we just have a "car wrapping" get together hahaha. Cause I have exactly 0 experience but wanting to learn. I'll supply beer, food $.

[cycl0n3]

link me to the vinyl for 100?

[BCUZ335]

Ah where is everyone in NorCal that wants to work on wrapping stuff?! I'd love to learn with someone how to wrap my roof!

[BRGmatthew]

be careful when you wrap, esp with cheap vinyl. I used 3M 1080p
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=959729

[0ngel]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

be careful when you wrap, esp with cheap vinyl. I used 3M 1080p
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=959729

Wow what a terrible thing

[MDecals]

Haha, good luck fellas

[Eric E92 335i]

come to cypress, I'll do the thing for you, it only takes 15 minutes

Bring some food and coffee, I wrapped my sti GR

Edit: Also going to wrap my 335i when I get it

[KwlAznKid]

Originally Posted by xTaSkx

LMAO!!! lol I think we would end up wrapping each other lol

Originally Posted by rooringhusky

^LOL

I'm down to try but also don't have the pro skills to bring to the table...I have done tons of research brands, quality and also techniques...I have tried multiple wraps like window trim, roof and more but don't have confidence yet to do anything major...Couple weeks ago there was a vendor "M Decals" that had an entire roll 50ft of vinyl with air release for $100...If you guys are down to split the roll and use it for experimental purposes lets do it...It would cost us $33/person and it would be enough for us to pretty much become good enough to do entire cars...If that roll is not available anymore we can split another "cheap" but decent quality roll from ebay that has similar technology..

It might not be as good but if we can learn on the shittier vinyl we can easily lay down the better 3m, Hexis, Oracal etc that are more forgiving and longer lasting...

What do you guys think...I think together we could easily make it happen with the motivation we have for our cars and our interest in learning to lay down vinyl...

Originally Posted by kjohnson949

Im looking to wrap a few things on my car. The roof gloss black and interior pieces in carbon fiber. Im in orange county also... Can we just have a "car wrapping" get together hahaha. Cause I have exactly 0 experience but wanting to learn. I'll supply beer, food $.

Originally Posted by marinecontrol

come to cypress, I'll do the thing for you, it only takes 15 minutes

Bring some food and coffee, I wrapped my sti GR

Edit: Also going to wrap my 335i when I get it

let's make it happen guys! we're all relatively close (cept the op LOL) but i'll all for trial and error, how serious are you guys? let's try one car and go from there?

[KwlAznKid]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

be careful when you wrap, esp with cheap vinyl. I used 3M 1080p
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=959729

jesus that's scary... my front bumper was resprayed due to rock chips and so is my aero lip.. hopefully I won't have the same problem as you

[xTaSkx]

Hey, I'm definitely down! Willing to drive to the OC to make this happen. Especially if we have some sort of vinyl car meet where we all help each other. We can all bring drinks and food and have a big vinyl party afterwards XD

[s!ke]

It's going to take a few days to do the whole car I bet.

[rooringhusky]

Originally Posted by xTaSkx

Hey, I'm definitely down! Willing to drive to the OC to make this happen. Especially if we have some sort of vinyl car meet where we all help each other. We can all bring drinks and food and have a big vinyl party afterwards XD

PM me your number... Honestly the more people we try to make this work.with the less likely it is to happen..If your seriously interested we need to make a group of 3-4

[staplescenter]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

be careful when you wrap, esp with cheap vinyl. I used 3M 1080p
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=959729

i can vouch for this. i wrapped my roof and it was a mess! and sure i didnt have much experience but i know part of it was the vinyl being cheap. i just got new vinyl delivered to me and this time i got 3M. i havent put it on yet but just by the feel of it, it makes a HUGE difference.

i am down for that VINYL WRAPPING get together!
i did my window trims and interior so a lil experience there.