3M Vinyl Wrap Questions
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From: Texas
My Ride: 2004 Silver Gray Metallic 530i
Hey all,
I wanted to vinyl wrap my interior trim and possibly my roof as well, just got bit by the mod bug so I wanted so start with some minor modifications. After some searching I came across this wrap from 3M:
http://www.pyspeed.com/ProductDetail...ctCode=RD-8081
What do yall think? I am a newbie and have never worked with any type of vinyl wrapping, but i'm pretty handy so I was thinking I could do this myself, especially with the help of the YouTube video on the website. Any input would be appreciated.
,Adam
I wanted to vinyl wrap my interior trim and possibly my roof as well, just got bit by the mod bug so I wanted so start with some minor modifications. After some searching I came across this wrap from 3M:
http://www.pyspeed.com/ProductDetail...ctCode=RD-8081
What do yall think? I am a newbie and have never worked with any type of vinyl wrapping, but i'm pretty handy so I was thinking I could do this myself, especially with the help of the YouTube video on the website. Any input would be appreciated.
,Adam
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Hey all,
I wanted to vinyl wrap my interior trim and possibly my roof as well, just got bit by the mod bug so I wanted so start with some minor modifications. After some searching I came across this wrap from 3M:
http://www.pyspeed.com/ProductDetail...ctCode=RD-8081
What do yall think? I am a newbie and have never worked with any type of vinyl wrapping, but i'm pretty handy so I was thinking I could do this myself, especially with the help of the YouTube video on the website. Any input would be appreciated.
,Adam
I wanted to vinyl wrap my interior trim and possibly my roof as well, just got bit by the mod bug so I wanted so start with some minor modifications. After some searching I came across this wrap from 3M:
http://www.pyspeed.com/ProductDetail...ctCode=RD-8081
What do yall think? I am a newbie and have never worked with any type of vinyl wrapping, but i'm pretty handy so I was thinking I could do this myself, especially with the help of the YouTube video on the website. Any input would be appreciated.
,Adam
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Gray Metallic 530i
Thanks for the info Krozi. I searched "Di-Noc 3M" on Ebay and found a many different color options but nothing too much different in price. Is this one more like yours?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3M-DI...#ht_1614wt_939
Also whats the main reason for the hairdryer, stretching the material or just getting it to lay flat? I just realized I posted in the wrong section so thanks for the reply regardless.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3M-DI...#ht_1614wt_939
Also whats the main reason for the hairdryer, stretching the material or just getting it to lay flat? I just realized I posted in the wrong section so thanks for the reply regardless.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Thanks for the info Krozi. I searched "Di-Noc 3M" on Ebay and found a many different color options but nothing too much different in price. Is this one more like yours?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3M-DI...#ht_1614wt_939
Also whats the main reason for the hairdryer, stretching the material or just getting it to lay flat? I just realized I posted in the wrong section so thanks for the reply regardless.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3M-DI...#ht_1614wt_939
Also whats the main reason for the hairdryer, stretching the material or just getting it to lay flat? I just realized I posted in the wrong section so thanks for the reply regardless.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Then I switched to a graphite vinyl:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The material isn't very flexible so you need heat to stretch and manipulate the material a bit. Just heat the crap out of it and it will become really flexible. This makes it possible to stretch the vinyl over edges and it also activates the adhesive. It won't stick right when cold. You cannot do this job without at least a hairdryer.
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From: Texas
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check out my post: https://5series.net/forums/topic/105...1#entry1260339
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