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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: Jesse91 on July 25, 2014, 04:52:49

Title: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Jesse91 on July 25, 2014, 04:52:49: Well finally vinyl wrapped my roof used 3m designer wrap which isn't the cheapest but definitely one of the best you can get. It was a dream to put on hardest part was actually removing the antenna base. Next mission is to get rid of those ugly red tail lights!

(http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p553/thebestpayless/i30/20140725_103356.jpg) (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/thebestpayless/media/i30/20140725_103356.jpg.html)
(http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p553/thebestpayless/i30/20140724_165542.jpg) (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/thebestpayless/media/i30/20140724_165542.jpg.html)
(http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p553/thebestpayless/i30/20140724_165652.jpg) (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/thebestpayless/media/i30/20140724_165652.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 25, 2014, 05:26:46: Looking nice. :goodjob:
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: The Gonz on July 25, 2014, 06:52:20: Cool. Gives it a nice Euro convertible look.
I'm considering some black vinyl to change the look of the nose once my body kit is fully done. :victory:
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Alasama on July 25, 2014, 07:44:14: Looking good. :goodjob2:
Will you consider to add two strips on the bonnet with the same black vinyl ? :wink:
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: cruiserfied on July 25, 2014, 09:01:32: That looks pretty nice. Don't go much for wrapping single panels but that's good.

Could have upgraded to a GD Premium for the same effect :D
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 25, 2014, 09:11:46: I have some nice cross hatched pattern black to do the two plastic strips on the roofline, it would make yours look even better IMO.

I think it was this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Auto-3D-Texture-Black-Carbon-Fiber-Sticker-Vinyl-Flexible-Decal-Film-Wrap-Sheet-/321184872819?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac81c3973&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Auto-3D-Texture-Black-Carbon-Fiber-Sticker-Vinyl-Flexible-Decal-Film-Wrap-Sheet-/321184872819?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac81c3973&_uhb=1)
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: constipated on July 25, 2014, 11:38:34: Completely out of curiosity, how does one wrap something like that. I still can't understand the wrapping something curved with a flat piece of vinyl. How do you avoid all the wrinkles?

Found it very hard "contact" wrapping my school books, so I'm interested in how you avoid the same issues on a car.
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: The Gonz on July 25, 2014, 12:34:55: Great point. I assume it deforms enough to suit the shape. :victory:
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Just Rick on July 25, 2014, 13:57:21: Very Nice
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Jesse91 on July 25, 2014, 22:47:14: Nah no plans for any other parts at this stage if I had a full time job and the money I'd consider getting a professional full car wrap

Quote from: constipated on July 25, 2014, 11:38:34
Completely out of curiosity, how does one wrap something like that. I still can't understand the wrapping something curved with a flat piece of vinyl. How do you avoid all the wrinkles?

Found it very hard "contact" wrapping my school books, so I'm interested in how you avoid the same issues on a car.

I still can't contact books... the 3m car wrap is very different to contact paper, it can stretch and has these air release channels if you have any bubbles you literally just tap or press then and they will dissappear its very cool :)
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Dazzler on July 25, 2014, 23:22:30: Quote from: Jesse91 on July 25, 2014, 22:47:14
I still can't contact books... the 3m car wrap is very different to contact paper, it can stretch and has these air release channels if you have any bubbles you literally just tap or press then and they will dissappear its very cool :)

I'm guessing you spray a bit of soapy water on before you apply it too?
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Jesse91 on July 26, 2014, 02:08:26: Quote from: Dazzler on July 25, 2014, 23:22:30
I'm guessing you spray a bit of soapy water on before you apply it too?

Nah this stuff needs to go on dry. First you wash, then clay bar, then wax and grease (prep-sol), then use there 3m isotonic cleaner (which is basically an alcohol cleaner).

Here is there website for anyone that is interested :link: 3M Designer Wraps (http://www.designerwraps.com.au/)
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 26, 2014, 02:08:52: Quote from: Dazzler on July 25, 2014, 23:22:30
Quote from: Jesse91 on July 25, 2014, 22:47:14
I still can't contact books... the 3m car wrap is very different to contact paper, it can stretch and has these air release channels if you have any bubbles you literally just tap or press then and they will dissappear its very cool :)

I'm guessing you spray a bit of soapy water on before you apply it too?

I think you're think of the lycra that you and Trish use, Dazz. ;)
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Dazzler on July 26, 2014, 02:26:02: Were is our "as if" Smiley... :whistler:
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: The Gonz on July 26, 2014, 07:43:02: There might be one here for the picking...

'As if' smileys (https://www.google.com/search?q=smiley+%22as+if%22&client=seamonkey-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Yk3TU8GtGsS1uASvpILwAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=997&bih=757#q=smiley+%22as+if%22&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial&tbm=isch&tbs=isz:i&imgdii=_)
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 26, 2014, 07:48:59: We need an "over my head" smiley for occasions when Gonz gets too technical.
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 26, 2014, 07:52:20: :lol:
:whsaid:
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: The Gonz on July 26, 2014, 07:54:14: :eek: :lol: :goodjob:
Title: Re: Vinyl wraped roof on my FD i30
Post by: VaerO on July 26, 2014, 08:53:09: Looks good :goodjob: Makes it look like it's got a pano roof.