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Robznob11 · 09-05-2016, 07:22 PM

Well im a first timer on wrap and let me tell you...its not easy....stretching is not bad but tring to shrink it is a different story..lol. im trying to decide if i should leave it or try something else😕

AirPirate · 09-05-2016, 11:04 PM

I love wrap, wrapped a few cars now and its not easy. You didn't choose a very easy first project either, but it doesn't look bad. I say keep it.

prodjay10 · 09-05-2016, 11:23 PM

I think that looks pretty good too. I'd leave it if it was mine.

Robznob11 · 09-05-2016, 11:27 PM

Yea , i think im gonna live with it. I think the worst part is the corner i zoomed in on..once the seats are in i think some of that will be less noticeable. Over all its pretty slick looking i guess. Im gonna try wrapping my wheel centers too. Im a little worried on them cause they are deep dish.

**special-K** · 09-06-2016, 06:32 AM

I'm not a lover of wrap jobs. I see you acheived a look that paint won't give, but I've had paint last longer than wraps have existed, so why not paint (in other cases). I'd be concerned how vinyl would hold up in such a high heat environment as on the top of the dash right beneath the glass. Gets mighty hot in the sun right there...and such a dark color. I agree it looks great and totally custom. Just a skeptic when it comes to that newfangled stuff.

**Grumpy old man** · 09-06-2016, 07:41 AM

Even using the best adhesive it will delaminate in the heat , they contain solvents that will lift the painted surface . Convex corners are much easier than concave .vinyl stretches but won't shrink without wrinkles that lead to project failure in time . Looks cool , won't last .

RyansToy · 09-06-2016, 08:02 AM

I think it looks good.

You always notice your own mistakes...

What is your dash out of?

Robznob11 · 09-06-2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyansToy

I think it looks good.

You always notice your own mistakes...

What is your dash out of?

61 chevy 2 ton truck. But its the same as any 61 c10...lol

JustToxic · 09-06-2016, 10:00 AM

Looks good for your first try. Dash looks good in there. As for all the haters to vinyl wraps saying it wont last. As long as you bought a good quality wrap you shouldn't have any issues with it. I own a graphic company and have wrapped many dash and interior pieces and haven't had an issue with any of them. My own truck I wrapped a dash piece about 7 years ago and its still holding strong and looks good.

Robznob11 · 09-06-2016, 10:14 AM

Well they claim its good quality...its th VVIVID XPO dry carbon fiber.... I can say that for me I had better luck with a blow drier than the heat gun. I will melt quick...I did go over it with the heat gun and temp checker to set it good. I watched a video that said to bring the temp up to 175 for a good bond and so it wont try to shrink back to its original shape.

JustToxic · 09-06-2016, 10:29 AM

VVIVID is normally pretty good vinyl, should last for you. It doesn't like shrinking to well, but I don't think carbon fiber vinyl shrinks well no matter the brand. I've melted a ton of vinyl over the years, just have to keep doing it. The more you wrap stuff the easier it'll be. Got a good start, keep up the good work.

prodjay10 · 09-06-2016, 11:12 AM

Vinyl out here in the desert will last 10 to 15 years in direct sunlight. Interiors will last much longer. Assuming its automotive grade as well as the adhesive, no reason it won't last at least 10 years. I doubt it gets to 115* regularly out there and it's not in direct sunlight.

KEL · 09-06-2016, 04:26 PM

I misread the title
I thought it read "vinyl WARP woes"
I was thinking LP records

09-05-2016, 07:22 PM	#1
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Vinyl wrap woes... Well im a first timer on wrap and let me tell you...its not easy....stretching is not bad but tring to shrink it is a different story..lol. im trying to decide if i should leave it or try something else😕 Attached Images __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

09-05-2016, 11:04 PM	#2
AirPirate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Anaheim, ca Posts: 2	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... I love wrap, wrapped a few cars now and its not easy. You didn't choose a very easy first project either, but it doesn't look bad. I say keep it.

09-05-2016, 11:23 PM	#3
prodjay10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 429	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... I think that looks pretty good too. I'd leave it if it was mine.

09-05-2016, 11:27 PM	#4
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... Yea , i think im gonna live with it. I think the worst part is the corner i zoomed in on..once the seats are in i think some of that will be less noticeable. Over all its pretty slick looking i guess. Im gonna try wrapping my wheel centers too. Im a little worried on them cause they are deep dish. __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

09-06-2016, 06:32 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... I'm not a lover of wrap jobs. I see you acheived a look that paint won't give, but I've had paint last longer than wraps have existed, so why not paint (in other cases). I'd be concerned how vinyl would hold up in such a high heat environment as on the top of the dash right beneath the glass. Gets mighty hot in the sun right there...and such a dark color. I agree it looks great and totally custom. Just a skeptic when it comes to that newfangled stuff. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-06-2016, 07:41 AM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... Even using the best adhesive it will delaminate in the heat , they contain solvents that will lift the painted surface . Convex corners are much easier than concave .vinyl stretches but won't shrink without wrinkles that lead to project failure in time . Looks cool , won't last . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

09-06-2016, 08:02 AM	#7
RyansToy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 145	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... I think it looks good. You always notice your own mistakes... What is your dash out of? __________________ 1968 GMC truck 910 Trim (Canadian) 127" WB 3 on the Three Trans (Saginaw SM330) 250 ci L6 Engine HEI ignition (early 80s L6)

09-06-2016, 10:00 AM	#9
JustToxic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 292	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... Looks good for your first try. Dash looks good in there. As for all the haters to vinyl wraps saying it wont last. As long as you bought a good quality wrap you shouldn't have any issues with it. I own a graphic company and have wrapped many dash and interior pieces and haven't had an issue with any of them. My own truck I wrapped a dash piece about 7 years ago and its still holding strong and looks good. __________________ 1967 Chevy C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749409 1971 Chevy C20 Custom Camper LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763775

09-06-2016, 10:14 AM	#10
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... Well they claim its good quality...its th VVIVID XPO dry carbon fiber.... I can say that for me I had better luck with a blow drier than the heat gun. I will melt quick...I did go over it with the heat gun and temp checker to set it good. I watched a video that said to bring the temp up to 175 for a good bond and so it wont try to shrink back to its original shape. __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

09-06-2016, 10:29 AM	#11
JustToxic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 292	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... VVIVID is normally pretty good vinyl, should last for you. It doesn't like shrinking to well, but I don't think carbon fiber vinyl shrinks well no matter the brand. I've melted a ton of vinyl over the years, just have to keep doing it. The more you wrap stuff the easier it'll be. Got a good start, keep up the good work. __________________ 1967 Chevy C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749409 1971 Chevy C20 Custom Camper LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763775

09-06-2016, 11:12 AM	#12
prodjay10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 429	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... Vinyl out here in the desert will last 10 to 15 years in direct sunlight. Interiors will last much longer. Assuming its automotive grade as well as the adhesive, no reason it won't last at least 10 years. I doubt it gets to 115* regularly out there and it's not in direct sunlight.

09-06-2016, 04:26 PM	#13
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: Vinyl wrap woes... I misread the title I thought it read "vinyl WARP woes" I was thinking LP records __________________ KEL Members I have met : 2014.02.01: bruceman1968, Mr Handy, colgad, RenoKeene, CaptRMW



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