DB's build

[DeadlyBeast]

Novice correction - work from the edge of each ripple fold and push out
Preventable with correct stretching technique and an extra pair of hands

[DeadlyBeast]

Tip for removing side indicator - use a pry bar or other such tool to reach around pillar and release retaining clip





If I was too do again I would remove the snorkel - too much time taken measuring and fitting and rubbish finish leaving it on.
Got away with doing the panel in 2 pieces. Snorkel nearly meets the top of flare. Just had to cut a 3mm strip in


Measuring and fitting top panel sheet to slide back - waste of time in hindsight

[Donsman]

Wrap is looking great

[flip9]

Top effort mate. How durable are these wraps?

[DeadlyBeast]

Thanks guys.
Time will tell how durable it is.
It takes some decent bush pins stripes but not direct stone or large branch strikes.
Plan is to remove it in 3 years and see if I can be bothered to replace it with a tougher wrap.
Avery Dennison do a wrap that lasts 10 years - the technology of vinyl seems to be advancing well

[snakesoup]

what makes it stick on?

[DeadlyBeast]

pressure activated adhesive

[DeadlyBeast]

Air bubble trapped in the recess due to no vent. YouTube suggests using a straw


A drill bit will do

[DeadlyBeast]

Cable ties work better - easier to pull out

[DeadlyBeast]

An experienced vinyl applicator would cringe at the wrinkles here.
I tried to minimise the amount of exposed sheet by working with a bit at a time.
I have since learnt the method of "triangles" where the whole sheet is peeled - centre portion only is adhered then divide the sheet in four by pulling and stretching each corner tight to remove wrinkles before adhering the rest down.





Trimmed the edge to 1-2mm overlap of rubber seals using the chisler as a spacer

Then just tucked the overlap behind the seal

[TOYZX]

And people tell me that I have loads of patients! You da man DB! Was considering doin mine because of all the bush pinstripes but I'm thinking I mite go for plastic dip instead. Good job man!

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[DeadlyBeast]

I think I would happily trade in my clumsy wrapping skills for your welding skills any time
Cheers mate

[gold member]

Hey DB I'm guessing you have done your bonnet? How wide are the sheets of vinyl? The roll I have seen are only 1500 wide, is that wide enough to cover the bonnet? ( if I was not 1500kms away from
Home I would simply measure my bonnet) am contemplating this on my rig


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[DeadlyBeast]

Yeah mate - 1500mm does it in one drop



The bonnet is very close to 1500mm at its widest near the hinges.
By the time you stretch it a little there is plenty of overlap

Another example of incorrect technique which took way too much time to correct



Correct technique here:
https://youtu.be/aU8f8pi06Hs?t=190
(Wish I had of seen this technique before I had finished )
The vinyl used in that vid is Avery Supreme - very different to the one I used but how easy did that look

[Pizza]

God damn he made that look easy ,enjoying seeing your progress

[creaky]

I could muff up a vinyl wrap in minutes I reckon ! Big props to you taking iron yourself.

[taresk]

I was at the limits of my patience vinyl wrapping my 'B' pillars, awesome effort so far, I can't imagine how people do this for a living.

[DeadlyBeast]

Cheers guys. Spent many hours wondering how anyone makes money doing this
Prepared earlier... ridiculous amount of time just doing the scoop

[DeadlyBeast]

[DeadlyBeast]

Most difficult panel to wrap - funny how simple it looks in pics




Much easier if tub was removed