slimjim Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Just went to pickup my nice new dash from my local wrapping place... They have said they CAN'T wrap my center dash fascia! Said they soaked the vinyl in some cleaner or something but that it just won't clean enough for the wrapping to stick to it. Am I crazy thinking LOADS of people have done this all ready? Where did you get it done... and do they offer a postal "wrapping" service! Gutted. Quote
Wasso Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 viewtopic.php?f=165&t=50464&hilit=+wrapping Simple.... Quote
Husky Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 they are right to say it's hard but it isnt impossible as the man says ^^ Quote
slimjim Posted August 15, 2011 Author Posted August 15, 2011 £200!!! Bloody hell! I don't wan't/need ALL that doing... the guys locally were going to do it for £80. (But obviosuly failed) Anyone in the Midlands do this sort of thing for Circa one hundred notes? Quote
Blacky Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 £200!!! Bloody hell! I don't wan't/need ALL that doing... the guys locally were going to do it for £80. (But obviosuly failed) Anyone in the Midlands do this sort of thing for Circa one hundred notes? £200 was for the whole interior roughly. Give them a bell and it will be cheaper, as I did. Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Have a go yourself the wrap is fairly cheap and all you need is a hair dryer and a sharp knife What kind of wrap were they trying to use? Di-Noc is difficult but certainly not impossible, hardest bit is around the dials the rest is fairly simple really... Quote
garetgax Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 [Di-Noc is difficult but certainly not impossible, hardest bit is around the dials the rest is fairly simple really...] ..........see below Now NO copying............................. Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 I have to say I didn't like the finish of di-noc and took it all off, but even a mongtard like me managed to wrap everything Quote
slimjim Posted August 15, 2011 Author Posted August 15, 2011 Yeah... Been thinking about trying something like Plasti-dip... I don't want Carbon fiber... just want it to look new and standard again! Quote
BulletMagnet Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Hexis do all sorts of vinyl finishes, from CF to solid and metallics, even alligator skin and woodgrain. (I really wanna see someone do alligator skin centre ) Quote
lukeaJones Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 the guy i went to said it was carbon made by 3m who make selotape, the problem is its not sticking to the dash. does anyone know what i can do with it? Quote
BulletMagnet Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 I used the 3M stuff for my dash! Just make sure they are using 3M DI-NOC CA 421. But to be honest, you'll be better off with vinyl from Hexis and do it yourself Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 I used the 3M stuff for my dash!Just make sure they are using 3M DI-NOC CA 421. But to be honest, you'll be better off with vinyl from Hexis and do it yourself I used 3M for mine too that was 18 months ago I am sure there are better options available now, all I did was clean the plastic with washing up liquid and it stuck fine... Quote
lukeaJones Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 is hexis a member? quite fancy trying it myself. is that stuff textured? Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 is hexis a member?quite fancy trying it myself. is that stuff textured? Hexis is the make, you could try RTBiscuit he is a bit of a wrapper (Not the Eminem type as he has a beard) Quote
Wasso Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 RT Performance are also Hexis authorised supplier and fit. You've all got me thinking now hmmmmm Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 RTBiscuit RTPerformance If RT Performance sold biscuits i think the forum would fall into a black hole Quote
Wasso Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 RTBiscuitRTPerformance If RT Performance sold biscuits i think the forum would fall into a black hole Quote
rtbiscuit Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 RT Performance are very good Interior and exterior Wrappers, from what i have seen of their work i would let them work on my car. i don't know if they supply vinyl; they might; drop them a bell. I supply hexis vinyl can all theri latest stuff including their window tints as well. i've wrapped with both hexis and 3M and i much prefer the finish of hexis, and their carbon is far superior in finish and look. they do a whole range of stuff drop me a line and i'll take some pics of samples to give you an idea. if that helps. Quote
slimjim Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 All I want it a matte black, back to standard look really. I suppose I could get the gear from RT and ask my local place to do it for me. As their only issue was that the stuff they were using wouldn't stick. Or do people think it is something I might be able to do myself? RT Performance are very good Interior and exterior Wrappers, from what i have seen of their work i would let them work on my car. i don't know if they supply vinyl; they might; drop them a bell. I supply hexis vinyl can all theri latest stuff including their window tints as well. i've wrapped with both hexis and 3M and i much prefer the finish of hexis, and their carbon is far superior in finish and look. they do a whole range of stuff drop me a line and i'll take some pics of samples to give you an idea. if that helps. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 DIY for the win! All it takes is patience and a hairdryer. Plus you get a satisfying feeling cos you did it yourself Quote
slimjim Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 DIY for the win!All it takes is patience and a hairdryer. Plus you get a satisfying feeling cos you did it yourself Just not sure I have the skillz to pay the billz... How much would it be for enough to do what I need? suppose I could take a punt and try it... Quote
Wasso Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 DIY for the win!All it takes is patience and a hairdryer. Plus you get a satisfying feeling cos you did it yourself Just not sure I have the skillz to pay the billz... How much would it be for enough to do what I need? suppose I could take a punt and try it... Do it Jim, Do it Jim, Do it Jim, Do it Jim, Do it Jim, Do it Jim!!! You know ya wanna! (Problem is, once you wrap, you can't stop - you'll be wrapping everything that moves!) Quote
slimjim Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 So, how do I work out how much I need and what colour I like... (And how much it will cost) Down at my local place I had a load to choose from, tried them against my interior and everything. I DO like the idea of having a go... I kinda want to do the strutbrace cover too... Ian, you ever done any? Give me a hand? Could be a BBQ activity! Quote
BulletMagnet Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Pop over to the Hexis website and look at the automotive/vehicle application vinyls. They have a vast array of finishes, including matt black and satin black. To do the centre console you'll need about 120cm x 50cm (you'll have enough to do it twice in case you mess up), which shouldn't cost you more than £30 Quote
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