Dash Vinyl

AustinB · Jan 21, 2016

So after trying to figure out a way to red neck the interior of my truck, while showing off my love for nature [emoji23]. I bought some mossy oak infinity vinyl wrap for my dash. Just doing the silver areas to start with (around the radio), not the chrome. I don't know yet about the black area where the radio is mounted, well see.
Anyways, I've watched install videos provided by the company, but their job is to make it look easy. Like tinting windows the first time. Anyone have any tips? Any major "do nots" that I should know?

I have a heat gun, razor, and alcohol, but not a whole bunch of patience these days [emoji6]

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adurm · Jan 21, 2016

Gotta have something that can smooth it out. Fingers don't quite work. Think squeegee or something along those lines. Something plastic with somewhat rounded edges so you don't scrape that nature off. Wouldn't hurt to have some quick dry plastic/vinyl glue to hold the corners down on the back side. You will want to take off whatever you are wrapping. Keep your razor sharp. Once it gets a little dull, it will pull and wrinkle the vinyl. Since there is print on it, I wouldn't use too much heat and stretch method. It might distort the image or make it look thin in spots. If you got some sun, maybe just sit outside and let nature be one with nature.

I've only wrapped a few things with success. Flat stuff is easy. Compound bends will need some warmth and minor stretching. Leave enough room on the back side to put that glue, even though it's sticky. I have had it try to contract a bit.

wsutard1 · Jan 21, 2016

Pics or it didn't happen.

AustinB · Jan 21, 2016

This will be my Friday off project. But I will take some pics for sure.. More than likely they will be pictures of a broken dash, half the vinyl falling off, and a melted radio button [emoji6]. But Hopefully not..

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wsutard1 · Jan 21, 2016

Probably easier if you take your dash off prior to install.

AustinB · Jan 21, 2016

Definitely going to take it off. Seems like a great project to do on the kitchen table [emoji6]

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jvoid4 · Jan 22, 2016

can't wait to see the pics.

wsutard1 · Jan 22, 2016

AustinB said:
Definitely going to take it off. Seems like a great project to do on the kitchen table [emoji6]

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make sure you pop off the center console cover as well. It will make getting the dash off easier.

I really want to see this camo.

AustinB · Jan 22, 2016

Don't get too excited! This is my first vinyl attempt... Expect the worst, but either way, I'll keep buying this **** until I figure it out

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wsutard1 · Jan 22, 2016

This is why I am so excited to see the outcome!

SilverStreak88 · Jan 22, 2016

You can smooth it out and get the edges and creases good with that credit card you just maxed from truck modding. Heat is your best friend with kind of stuff, I'll be doing mine shortly, but I'll be going "ALL OUT".

List of Tools Required
- Maxed out CC or decal squeegee
- Hair dryer or heat gun (on low), don't wanna melt it
- Razor Blade
- Patience

AustinB · Jan 22, 2016

LoL!

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AustinB · Jan 22, 2016

Well, I'm about 1.5 hours into it. Here's my progress so far.

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SilverStreak88 · Jan 22, 2016

AustinB said:
Well, I'm about 1.5 hours into it. Here's my progress so far.

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Pat yourself on the back for me sir, that looks really good, now you have forced me to get everything to do mine.

AustinB · Jan 22, 2016

I will give you some tips on where to buy, and how much. Because I got screwed twice. And on the order they "fixed" for me. One of the sheets is a different pattern lol. So I'm waiting on my other sheet before I do the radio area, if I decide to.

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AustinB · Jan 22, 2016

I have just enough to where if I make one bad cut, I'm done for about a week lol.

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AustinB · Jan 22, 2016

Items needed...

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SilverStreak88 · Jan 22, 2016

AustinB said:
I will give you some tips on where to buy, and how much. Because I got screwed twice. And on the order they "fixed" for me. One of the sheets is a different pattern lol. So I'm waiting on my other sheet before I do the radio area, if I decide to.

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I was gonna go through Amazon, I get free shipping and the best selection.

AustinB · Jan 22, 2016

All done for now with the dash. It didn't come out perfect, but I think it came out well for my first time...?

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wsutard1 · Jan 22, 2016

AustinB said:
All done for now with the dash. It didn't come out perfect, but I think it came out well for my first time...?

IMO

Wait, what did you do? I can't see a difference...

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