cov350z Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 so i had a go at wrapping my wing mirrors today seemed simple enough HOW WRONG COULD I BE right PITA done one not happy with it going to have another go tomorrow any advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Get someone else to do it! 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cov350z Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Where's the fun in that 😆😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Warm the wrap as you go with the hair dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 two man job seriously. Heat the wrap up then two of you hold it at both end and stretch it over the shell. Then heat up again once on and smoothed over so that the wrap keeps its memory. Then inch by inch to the return around the glass under heat. Start at the top middle of the glass and work towards the corner. Repeat all four sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosmiK Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It is a right ballache. I only did 1 as my brother did the other when we wrapped my car. And to be honest they both need re-doing, i just haven't been bothered because they look fine from a distance and no one's likely to come and inspect the wrinkled edges on the wing mirror. Can't really offer any advice as I don't really feel like I learned much from my last attempt, might just paint them instead. Just make sure it's post heated afterward, i didn't bother since I knew it was basically a practice. Looked fine for a while then the edges started wrinkling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 To hold its shape the wrapping material HAS to be post heated. I post heat to no less than 95 degrees when wrapping. And ZZZ is right, if you're not a wrapper by trade it's best that you get someone to help you, you WILL need a heat gun rather than a hairdryer though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 played with a bit of wrapping myself a while back and best advice is to have the right type of vinyl , some 3m with breathing channels at least, to avoid bubbles ,as for a heat gun the're only £15/£20 b&q etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 To hold its shape the wrapping material HAS to be post heated. I post heat to no less than 95 degrees when wrapping. And ZZZ is right, if you're not a wrapper by trade it's best that you get someone to help you, you WILL need a heat gun rather than a hairdryer though. Dude when you post heat is it done with the backing on or off? Everytimeive tried to post heat I've done it backing off and I get in a right old tangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KosmiK Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 To hold its shape the wrapping material HAS to be post heated. I post heat to no less than 95 degrees when wrapping. And ZZZ is right, if you're not a wrapper by trade it's best that you get someone to help you, you WILL need a heat gun rather than a hairdryer though. Dude when you post heat is it done with the backing on or off? Everytimeive tried to post heat I've done it backing off and I get in a right old tangle Post heating is done with the backing off, once the Vinyl is already applied to the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Lol I'd literally just realised that driving down the road just then. I meant pre heating as in wafting the vinyl before you use it Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cov350z Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 cheers guys havent had chance to have another go ended up bk in hospital last week. got a heat gun and some good vinyl and plenty of to have a play i plan on wrapping the whole car but the mirrors seem to be trickiest bit other than front bumper ive heard but i got the time to re do it till im happy. defo seems a 2 man job need 3 hands atleast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Planning on doing this myself so intrigued how it goes. . . You do seem to need a lot more wrap than just the mirror surface area. I watched this video, some good tips maybe . . Edited November 7, 2015 by monkeybrain1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Planning on doing this myself so intrigued how it goes. . . You do seem to need a lot more wrap than just the mirror surface area. I watched this video, some good tips maybe . . If youre wrapping a mirror then id cut off a 500mm x 500mm square of material leaving you plenty to play around with. I wrap for a living so you need plenty of excess to allow you to stretch the material around the mirror without having to over stretch it which will put stress on the vinyl and give it more chance of failing.Use a good vinyl. We always try to use Avery Supreme material, head and shoulders over the rest such as 3M and Hexis. In fact for me, Hexis is a no go. Any probs or questions feel free to ask! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 ...and remember, wrapping is about doing it the best way possible, sometimes you will find you need to join the wrap so really, there is nothing wrong with wrapping your mirror in 2 halves as long as you can hide the join somewhere, let one piece overlap by a couple of mill. When im wrapping, sometimes id rather use a join knowing it wont fail somewhere done the line rather than taking a chance and having the customer return unhappy...which, so far has never happened i might add!! Just remember, post heat post heat post heat...if you dont do this, it WILL fail around tight curves and areas where you have stretched the vinyl. Sorry to say that there are a lot of wrappers out there that cut corners, dont post heat enough and also cut on the car...hence why the trade has a bad name, especially on forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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