Wicks' E46 M3 Build. Hertz 3-Way Set from Tony D!

[Wood]

Thanks Wood!

No problem

[Wicks]

Are you trying to vinyl the rear deck lid? (scooter sent me here haha) I run a vinyl wrap business Part time, to school and my full time job so I may have a couple pointers for ya!!! As far as the pits, you would want to get them as smooth as possible because they will show thru the vinyl... if you run into wrinkles and creases, lift it and heat it with a heat gun (dont apply to much heat because it will deform and/ or melt) then reapply it! if theres any more questions you need in regards to vinyl wrapping just ask me here or pm me!

Tuned in

-Wood

Not the rear deck, I made a fiberglass trim panel to interface between my sub-box baffle and my surrounding rear seat area:

I was contemplating a paint or other sprayed-on covering but have since decided to go with vinyl wrap.

Don't worry about the pits around the edge, I now have it sanded down plenty good for vinyl. The pic above is a week old.

My main worry is wrapping the vinyl around those inside corners in the middle of the panel.

They are fairly sharp corners and are about 1.25" deep.

Also the small hole on the left side which is for an actuator rod to go through.

Again, its about an 1" deep and I just don't see the vinyl stretching out that far to fully cover that contour.

Any help is greatly appreciated

[Wood]

Oh ok! I See and as far as the corners, cut stress relief slits don't make the too big just make them enough to move the vinyl in a different direction, apply heat and rub it on with your fingers, that'll help do the hard areas... and for that hole do the same except dont cut any reliefs just apply heat and stretch it then once its to a certain point you trim the edges... but dont forget, dont apply to much heat at one time because it will deform and/or melt

[scooter99]

That's what I was thinking Jamie, I just didn't know how to say it buddy. He's much better and more experienced than I am!

[Wicks]

Oh ok! I See and as far as the corners, cut stress relief slits don't make the too big just make them enough to move the vinyl in a different direction, apply heat and rub it on with your fingers, that'll help do the hard areas... and for that hole do the same except dont cut any reliefs just apply heat and stretch it then once its to a certain point you trim the edges... but dont forget, dont apply to much heat at one time because it will deform and/or melt

Alright, sounds good.

I have a hard time visualizing that the vinyl can stretch that far, but I'll take your word for it and give err a shot.

Any recommendations for the vinyl itself?

Any specifics I should look for (type, store/online)?

I've looked around online and whatnot and haven't found any that I really like which probly explains some of my issues.

[Wood]

Oh ok! I See and as far as the corners, cut stress relief slits don't make the too big just make them enough to move the vinyl in a different direction, apply heat and rub it on with your fingers, that'll help do the hard areas... and for that hole do the same except dont cut any reliefs just apply heat and stretch it then once its to a certain point you trim the edges... but dont forget, dont apply to much heat at one time because it will deform and/or melt

Alright, sounds good.

I have a hard time visualizing that the vinyl can stretch that far, but I'll take your word for it and give err a shot.

Any recommendations for the vinyl itself?

Any specifics I should look for (type, store/online)?

I've looked around online and whatnot and haven't found any that I really like which probly explains some of my issues.

Yea, it is crazy but you'll be surprised lol

This website has everything you could need for vinyl wrapping... any color (Literally), any size, any tool! http://www.metrorestyling.com/Default.asp

They sale the vinyl with bubble free technology so it's actually a lot easier to apply in comparison to older vinyl!

The 3m 1080 Series is what I usually use as its good on the pockets but also a good product overall! But all there products are top notch regardless of what brand you choose. This is quality film that they sale so dont worry about it being ebay quality Lol

[Wicks]

Oh ok! I See and as far as the corners, cut stress relief slits don't make the too big just make them enough to move the vinyl in a different direction, apply heat and rub it on with your fingers, that'll help do the hard areas... and for that hole do the same except dont cut any reliefs just apply heat and stretch it then once its to a certain point you trim the edges... but dont forget, dont apply to much heat at one time because it will deform and/or melt

Alright, sounds good.

I have a hard time visualizing that the vinyl can stretch that far, but I'll take your word for it and give err a shot.

Any recommendations for the vinyl itself?

Any specifics I should look for (type, store/online)?

I've looked around online and whatnot and haven't found any that I really like which probly explains some of my issues.

Yea, it is crazy but you'll be surprised lol

This website has everything you could need for vinyl wrapping... any color (Literally), any size, any tool! http://www.metrorestyling.com/Default.asp

They sale the vinyl with bubble free technology so it's actually a lot easier to apply in comparison to older vinyl!

The 3m 1080 Series is what I usually use as its good on the pockets but also a good product overall! But all there products are top notch regardless of what brand you choose. This is quality film that they sale so dont worry about it being ebay quality Lol

Hmmm, we're thinking about different types of vinyl.

I don't mean the thin, smooth car wrapping vinyl. I was shooting for thick, black, textured vinyl that would match a car interior.

[Wood]

Oh ok! I See and as far as the corners, cut stress relief slits don't make the too big just make them enough to move the vinyl in a different direction, apply heat and rub it on with your fingers, that'll help do the hard areas... and for that hole do the same except dont cut any reliefs just apply heat and stretch it then once its to a certain point you trim the edges... but dont forget, dont apply to much heat at one time because it will deform and/or melt

Alright, sounds good.

I have a hard time visualizing that the vinyl can stretch that far, but I'll take your word for it and give err a shot.

Any recommendations for the vinyl itself?

Any specifics I should look for (type, store/online)?

I've looked around online and whatnot and haven't found any that I really like which probly explains some of my issues.

Yea, it is crazy but you'll be surprised lol

This website has everything you could need for vinyl wrapping... any color (Literally), any size, any tool! http://www.metrorestyling.com/Default.asp

They sale the vinyl with bubble free technology so it's actually a lot easier to apply in comparison to older vinyl!

The 3m 1080 Series is what I usually use as its good on the pockets but also a good product overall! But all there products are top notch regardless of what brand you choose. This is quality film that they sale so dont worry about it being ebay quality Lol

Hmmm, we're thinking about different types of vinyl.

I don't mean the thin, smooth car wrapping vinyl. I was shooting for thick, black, textured vinyl that would match a car interior.

ohhhh!!! my bad... here's a site for car vinyl... im not too familiar with wrapping car vinyl, but from watching steves vids it almost appears to be the same... heat up the vinyl to stretch it and get wrinkles out... but heres a good vinyl website I found that I'm going to use! Been planning for a minute so I have a site for almost everthing lol but check this site out http://www.yourautotrim.com/

[775Tundra]

I am watching this thread as I recently got into vinyl and stitching. I have done a couple things now. I was getting excited about the info then flop. Lol. By brainstorming I have figured out some good techniques. Also thought about incorporating staples and fold overs. Hopefully I do a box for three 15's soon and post some pics. Btw, wicks, do you have an Instagram. I post a lot of stuff on there since it's much simpler.

[Krakin]

Been lurking this build for quite some time. Just gonna say I have great expectations from you and your major attention to detail on this build.