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For best results, heat is required. A hair dryer is more than sufficient to heat it if you don't have a heat gun. Heat also helps the vinyl keep its new shape after it's applied if you thoroughly heat everything when you're done. Just don't overheat and melt anything!
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How in the hell did you do those edges and corners without wrinkles... UghSo I decided to make things a little more unique in my '15 CC Big Horn by vinyl wrapping my console. I used 3Ms brushed black vinyl and complimented it with their smoldering red. The smoldering red I think looks like a very close match to the Rebel's red trim as well.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to do the door trim to match.
Anyway, here's some pics!
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Lots of heat. If you heat the vinyl, then evenly pull it around the corners and edges. I don't have a link to one, but if you Google how to wrap mirrors, you can find some good info on wrapping compound corners and curves.How in the hell did you do those edges and corners without wrinkles... Ugh
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How hot am I getting this vinyl? Like really close to melting? And do I need to apply any liquid?Lots of heat. If you heat the vinyl, then evenly pull it around the corners and edges. I don't have a link to one, but if you Google how to wrap mirrors, you can find some good info on wrapping compound corners and curves.
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I've never applied liquid and you really don't need much heat. I usually just wave over it for a few seconds so it gets kinda saggy, then let it cool got a moment so it's still flexible. You kinda have to heat, stretch it over it, then repeat until it's pulled all the way across. It's kinda hard to explain.How hot am I getting this vinyl? Like really close to melting? And do I need to apply any liquid?
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Ugh.. I tried doing it once already and it just didn't work well...and I'm afraid to break the plastic weldsI've never applied liquid and you really don't need much heat. I usually just wave over it for a few seconds so it gets kinda saggy, then let it cool got a moment so it's still flexible. You kinda have to heat, stretch it over it, then repeat until it's pulled all the way across. It's kinda hard to explain.
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Did you cut off the plastic welds and then mount them again with screws?
Thanks! I was trying to see how other people did theirs, but it seems that it just isn't a common thing to do. I guess that might also come from the fact that to get the best results, you need to undo the melted plastic tabs to separate the pieces.
Anyway, did you do any wrapping on your door panels? I'm still trying to figure out how much of the center trim rings come apart. That's assuming you drive a 13+ with the newer style door panels.
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If you do, get the warranty on it. The tip will nearly break off after continued use once it's hot and pressure is applied to it repeatedly. It only comes with a flat triangle tip and plastic hpde? filler sticks that aren't compatible with abs plastic. But for $20 it will get the job done.Technically I think you could pick up a plastic welder (like from Harbor Freight) and use it to re-create the original welds.
Im not sure but it might also be used to undo the original welds, instead of breaking/cutting/grinding them away.
I have an idea for an interior mod that would require taking off plastic welds from the door panel. Might pick up the HF welder to give it a try.