DIY: Installing window trim vinyl wrap 07+ G Sedans
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drizzy315 (09-27-2013)
07-17-2013, 12:07 PM
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Has anyone tried to plasti-dip the trim pieces? Seems like it would be less work to me and hold up just as well if done right.
I know there are a lot of people who don't like plasti-dip on wheels and whatnot, but this seems like a good application for plasti-dip.
I know there are a lot of people who don't like plasti-dip on wheels and whatnot, but this seems like a good application for plasti-dip.
07-17-2013, 04:12 PM
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My DIY takes about an hour and will match the factory side vinyl pillars perfectly. You'll have to mask off the car prior to spraying the PDip and then the time to spray 4-5 coats. Probably take about twice the time if you dip it. It won't look that good since it's not a gloss/smooth texture, a bit out of place on a $40k car IMO. It has been done, might google "plastidip trim G37" and see what comes up
07-23-2013, 05:13 PM
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Decent writeup blnewt.
For cleaning I would run to Home Depot or Lowes and grab a small can of Denatured Alcohol. Grab a clean and dry towel. Spray it all down including the areas around the trim. The alcohol will clean everything well and it dries fast which will help with the adhesive. If you use anything else and it doesn't dry completely it will ruin the adhesive on the vinyl and that piece is ruined.
When removing the backing off the vinyl be careful where you do this. There is a lot of static between the vinyl and the backing. When you do this, the static will pull in any dirt/dust that is in the air. This is the reason to clean all around the trim as well as the trim itself. When laying it down there is a good chance the vinyl will touch the paint/windows so they need to be clean.
A credit card isn't the best idea. It is sharp and may rip the vinyl. Maybe I should start selling my used squeegees instead of throwing them out.
If the vinyl folds in on itself or if it wrinkles don't panic. Simply pull the vinyl off the vehicle to that point, heat it up, and watch it smooth out ... just don't stretch it unless you need to.
If there are bubbles just softly place your thumb on it and feel it vanish like magic. If its a big bubble (not much of an issue with trim) then divide and concur (thumb magic) unless you can pull the vinyl back to that point and get the air out.
I'm here if you have any other questions.
For cleaning I would run to Home Depot or Lowes and grab a small can of Denatured Alcohol. Grab a clean and dry towel. Spray it all down including the areas around the trim. The alcohol will clean everything well and it dries fast which will help with the adhesive. If you use anything else and it doesn't dry completely it will ruin the adhesive on the vinyl and that piece is ruined.
When removing the backing off the vinyl be careful where you do this. There is a lot of static between the vinyl and the backing. When you do this, the static will pull in any dirt/dust that is in the air. This is the reason to clean all around the trim as well as the trim itself. When laying it down there is a good chance the vinyl will touch the paint/windows so they need to be clean.
A credit card isn't the best idea. It is sharp and may rip the vinyl. Maybe I should start selling my used squeegees instead of throwing them out.
If the vinyl folds in on itself or if it wrinkles don't panic. Simply pull the vinyl off the vehicle to that point, heat it up, and watch it smooth out ... just don't stretch it unless you need to.
If there are bubbles just softly place your thumb on it and feel it vanish like magic. If its a big bubble (not much of an issue with trim) then divide and concur (thumb magic) unless you can pull the vinyl back to that point and get the air out.
I'm here if you have any other questions.
07-23-2013, 07:07 PM
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Decent writeup blnewt.
For cleaning I would run to Home Depot or Lowes and grab a small can of Denatured Alcohol. Grab a clean and dry towel. Spray it all down including the areas around the trim. The alcohol will clean everything well and it dries fast which will help with the adhesive. If you use anything else and it doesn't dry completely it will ruin the adhesive on the vinyl and that piece is ruined.
When removing the backing off the vinyl be careful where you do this. There is a lot of static between the vinyl and the backing. When you do this, the static will pull in any dirt/dust that is in the air. This is the reason to clean all around the trim as well as the trim itself. When laying it down there is a good chance the vinyl will touch the paint/windows so they need to be clean.
A credit card isn't the best idea. It is sharp and may rip the vinyl. Maybe I should start selling my used squeegees instead of throwing them out.
If the vinyl folds in on itself or if it wrinkles don't panic. Simply pull the vinyl off the vehicle to that point, heat it up, and watch it smooth out ... just don't stretch it unless you need to.
If there are bubbles just softly place your thumb on it and feel it vanish like magic. If its a big bubble (not much of an issue with trim) then divide and concur (thumb magic) unless you can pull the vinyl back to that point and get the air out.
I'm here if you have any other questions.
For cleaning I would run to Home Depot or Lowes and grab a small can of Denatured Alcohol. Grab a clean and dry towel. Spray it all down including the areas around the trim. The alcohol will clean everything well and it dries fast which will help with the adhesive. If you use anything else and it doesn't dry completely it will ruin the adhesive on the vinyl and that piece is ruined.
When removing the backing off the vinyl be careful where you do this. There is a lot of static between the vinyl and the backing. When you do this, the static will pull in any dirt/dust that is in the air. This is the reason to clean all around the trim as well as the trim itself. When laying it down there is a good chance the vinyl will touch the paint/windows so they need to be clean.
A credit card isn't the best idea. It is sharp and may rip the vinyl. Maybe I should start selling my used squeegees instead of throwing them out.
If the vinyl folds in on itself or if it wrinkles don't panic. Simply pull the vinyl off the vehicle to that point, heat it up, and watch it smooth out ... just don't stretch it unless you need to.
If there are bubbles just softly place your thumb on it and feel it vanish like magic. If its a big bubble (not much of an issue with trim) then divide and concur (thumb magic) unless you can pull the vinyl back to that point and get the air out.
I'm here if you have any other questions.
It's nice to have a guy in the industry that can give us the straight scoop
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08-20-2013, 04:04 PM
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09-27-2013, 04:33 PM
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hey this is a good one but question on your instructions looks like you pre-cut? isnt easier do it like the vide jus throw vinyl over the borders and then cut?
09-27-2013, 05:04 PM
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You'll need about 3x the vinyl that way, w/ my DIY all you need is a 1ft. x 5 ft. piece, the rolls are sold in 5 ft widths so it's really economical. Laying out the cuts is a bit time consuming but since I did all the measurements the hard part is over, lol.
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