How to wrap complex parts with foil. We glue the film or autovinyl on our own

Every motorist wants to somehow distinguish his car from the gray row of her kind. Carbon is ideal for this purpose. Why? Because finishing a car with this material is relatively inexpensive, and the effect can amaze even the most demanding car owner. We will talk about how to stick a carbon film on a car with our own hands in today's article.

What is carbon film

Carbon film is a material that, paradoxically, has nothing to do with real carbon (aka carbon fiber). Today under " carbon film"Motorists mean vinyl material that looks like natural carbon fiber. This chip has become very popular due to its low cost and wide color gamut.

Of course, its durability cannot be compared with real carbon fiber (even the highest quality vinyl film lasts no more than 6 years), but this fact does not stop motorists. You can glue vinyl on almost any smooth surface, whether it is plastic, glass or metal. Today, the following types of films are available to car owners:

• 2D carbon. Most cheap option. In essence, this is a regular pattern printed on vinyl. Sometimes after printing the picture is laminated;
• 3D carbon. The surface of this material is cast, embossed, it is made as similar as possible to real carbon fiber, so that on the 3D film you can see a pattern that is very reminiscent of the interlacing of carbon fiber fibers;
• 4D carbon. The manufacturing technology is the same as in the previous version: thin strips are glued onto the base by hot casting. However, the curves of these strips are stronger, plus they are covered with a high-quality, glossy lamination layer on top. Thanks to this, the pattern on the 4D film looks even more voluminous than on the 3D carbon.

About material selection

In short, you need to choose 3D carbon. The reasons are obvious:

• 2D films do not differ in durability, and they do not look like real carbon fiber at all;
• 4D, firstly, is very expensive, and secondly, it is not so easy to find it on sale. Even today, in many cities of our country, it is a great exotic;
• Another argument in favor of choosing 3D is the ability of its PVC base to stretch strongly under the influence of sunlight. Many cheap 2D (especially from Chinese manufacturers) do not have this ability, since their PVC base is very thin. Because of it, they quickly crack, especially if the car is operated in sunny regions of the country;
• finally, almost all 3D films in the adhesive base have special channels for air removal, which cannot be said about 2D carbon. Thanks to these channels, 3D is easily smoothed out and there are almost no air bubbles under it. But the driver who has chosen 2D carbon often has to resort to various tricks to eliminate the air bubbles remaining after smoothing (for example, they are removed by piercing 2D with a thin hot needle).

If we talk about specific manufacturers, now the products of these companies are popular with motorists:

• Senof and Carlux. These companies produce 3D film of medium quality and medium price range, the service life of which reaches 4 years;
• JMS Premium. As the name suggests, this company produces only premium material, which can last 5-6 years.

Sticking a carbon film on a car by dry and wet methods

Before proceeding to the description of the dry method, three important remarks should be made:

• all dry gluing work should be carried out only indoors, and the temperature there should not exceed 20 ° C;
• glue the film with a dry method only with the help of a partner;
• dry method is suitable only for the most experienced car owners who know exactly what they are doing. For novice tuners, it is better to use the wet method, which will be discussed below.

Tools and materials

1. Carbon film.
2. Scissors.
3. Scalpel.
4. Roulette.
5. A set of squeegees of different hardness.
6. Model knife for cutting.

How to dry stick on a car

• all pasted surfaces of the car are thoroughly washed with soapy water and dried;
• using a tape measure, the dimensions of the pasted surface are determined. After that, a fragment of the film is cut off (and you need to cut it off with a margin of at least 8 mm on each side);
• the cut fragment is placed on a flat surface, pattern down, after which the substrate is removed from the material;
• the surface freed from the substrate is slightly stretched and applied to the corners of the surface to be glued. At these points, it is fixed by simply pressing a finger;
• after the initial fixation, the remaining part is pressed against the surface with a soft squeegee. The movements of the tool should always be directed from the center of the surface to be glued to its edges;
• since there are channels in the adhesive layer, the air from under it is easily squeezed out by a squeegee. In the event of large bubbles, the swollen area is carefully separated from the surface with a scalpel, and then glued and pressed down again (piercing air bubbles with a needle when using the dry method is unacceptable);
• when gluing the film with a dry method, it must always be taut (this is where the help of a partner is required). In addition, the adhesive layer must be hot. To do this, a stream of hot air is directed under the material using a building hair dryer;
• after the fragment is completely glued, its edges are trimmed with a breadboard knife. When trimming, you need to remember about the margin for the collar. It is 6–8 mm.

Wet pasting

• the area to be glued is measured with a tape measure, then a piece of film is cut out under it (taking into account the reserves for the fold of 8 mm from each edge);
• the substrate is removed from the cut piece;
• The glued surface is degreased with soapy water and washed with water. After that, another layer of soapy solution is applied to it;
• the material is laid on the soapy surface and smoothed with a felt squeegee. In the process of smoothing, the film is necessarily heated with a building hair dryer (but unlike the dry method, the flow of hot air is directed to front side films);
• after the film is pasted, it is dried again with a hairdryer. During this drying, small air bubbles may occur, which are squeezed out to the edges of the surface with a hard rubber squeegee;
• after squeezing out the bubbles and final alignment, the edges are cut off with a breadboard knife with a margin of 5 mm and tucked.

Carbon fiber wrapping

The method of gluing plastic is no different from the methods of gluing metal surfaces car. It can be both dry and wet: the choice depends only on the experience of the car owner and on the presence of a partner.

There is only one important point, which the car owner must remember: it is necessary to paste over with carbon plastic parts salon. It is impossible to paste over with a film parts made of:

• polypropylene (aka PP);
• acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (aka ABS).

To date, the use of these materials in the automotive industry is gradually declining because they are harmful to health. Nevertheless, many manufacturers still use them (especially Koreans and Chinese). Applying material to ABS or PP parts leads to a chemical reaction, as a result of which the service life of the PVC base is reduced by 3-4 times.

Important points of do-it-yourself work

• When sticking, the film must be stretched. However, you can’t pull it too hard, especially if it’s 3D carbon. Despite the apparent strength, the film is easily torn (the rupture, as a rule, occurs along the line of one of the air outlet channels);
• since both wet and dry methods use building hair dryer overheating of the film should be avoided at all costs. Overheating in this case is a serious problem, since the temperature of the film can only be determined by touch. General recommendation is this: the film must be warm so that you can put your hand on it and keep it on the film for 30 seconds.

So, a car enthusiast can paste over a car with a “carbon” film on their own. The main thing is to decide how to do it. The dry method is the lot of professionals and advanced motorists who have already done this procedure more than once. A beginner should not use this method, since the cost of a mistake here is too high. For novice tuners, the wet method is suitable, which will save both film consumption and nerve cell consumption.

After purchasing a car, the owner wants to keep it as long as possible the new kind cars. Each scratch and microcrack for the driver is like a real wound. To increase the service life and best preserved cars are pasted over with a car film. The procedure allows you to minimize damage to the hull, as well as save on painting vehicle. The material can be used in hard-to-reach places and on surfaces of various shapes. The film is perfectly stretched and easily glued to the car body. With its help, the owner of the car on for a long time can forget about chips and micro-scratches.

Do-it-yourself car wrapping

Every driver can transform his car today. Wrapping a car with a film is one of the easiest and most available ways give the car a marketable appearance and make it more presentable. Of course, it is necessary to prepare for the procedure and follow the application technology during the work.

Let's start with the fact that the car owner can apply the film in two ways: on dry and wet surfaces. The choice is up to the driver, but it is better to rely on your own accuracy and speed.

For achievement good result should work with an assistant. The gluing process involves the following rules and recommendations:

• Smooth out material from flat surfaces, moving towards the edge.
• In order for the film to fit perfectly on the bends and recesses, it is made elastic by heating to a certain temperature.
• Do not stretch the material too much.
• If air is found under the film, you should try to smooth the material with a squeegee.

Do-it-yourself car wrapping

Tools and materials for wrapping a car with a film

Dry or wet car wrapping cannot be done without special materials and tool. For successful work, the master will need:

• automotive film;
• dry, soft, lint-free fabric;
• stationery knife and scissors;
• a professional hair dryer, but the use of a conventional one is also allowed;
• plastic or felt squeegee;
• soap solution sprayer (surface treatment using clean water difficult);
• masking tape;
• degreaser (white spirit is perfect).

If the film is very large, it is better to work with an assistant.

Felt squeegee

Which films are easier to glue

In the automotive market, the owner of the car can purchase cast or calendered film. It is believed that the first type for vehicles is most suitable, as it is perfectly applied to recesses and bends.

In addition to the type of film, the quality and technology of gluing depends on the method of application - dry or wet. The first method is considered difficult and the work should be done very quickly, since the film sticks instantly to the surface of the car, and errors can no longer be eliminated. Despite this, the coating is applied at a time and lasts for a long time.

It is much easier to wrap a car wetted with aqueous solution. The main advantage is that the material during operation can be removed at any time and moved to another location. In this case, it is important to remove all residual water to avoid bubbles.

Calculation of a film for pasting a car and its cost

Car wrapping requires careful preparation. Before starting work, you should calculate the volume of material. This must be done taking into account a number of factors, including the model of the car, the type of film, the level of knowledge and qualifications of the master.

For small vehicles, it is recommended to purchase material that is at least 137 cm wide; for other cars, 152 cm will be enough. To paste over the body of a sedan, the master will need about 17–19 m of film; for an SUV you will need at least 23–30 m; for station wagons and crossovers - 18–23 m.

The cost of auto film directly depends on the quality, manufacturer, material characteristics (color, gloss, etc.). For example, a 3D film with a service life of 5 years, a roll width of 152 cm and a length of 30 m is sold at a price of 450 rubles per meter. If the buyer wants to purchase 4D film, the cost increases to 750 rubles.

Preparing your car for vinyl wrap

For successful work, the surface of the car must be carefully prepared, namely: washed, cleaned and degreased. To wash the body use a special shampoo or any detergent. Alcohol and thinner will help get rid of stains, traces of insects and grains of sand stuck to the surface. A perfectly clean body can be obtained by polishing the car.

And finally, you can start marking the film. For the procedure you will need a clerical knife and scissors. Having applied the material to the surface, it is necessary to mark the size line and make other necessary marks.

Preparing your car for vinyl wrapping

Primer, soap solution, cutting

To prepare a soap solution, you will need detergent and water. Proportion 1:10. Detergent will provide a comfortable application of the material. Pasting a car with a vinyl film in car dealerships is done using a primer. The need for its use arises in hard-to-reach places where you need to stretch the material; along the edges of the part where the film is wrapped, and if the adhesive layer has received master's prints, worsening its properties.

Film cutting begins with bumpers: front and rear. As a rule, bumpers are about three meters long. A tape measure is ideal for accurately measuring wings and skirts. You need to cut the film sparingly, using every centimeter. By cutting the material for the arch, the remains can be bent or used on another surface, such as a threshold or mirrors. When cutting doors, it is recommended to make a small margin.

Ways to wrap a car with vinyl film

For professionals, the dry method of gluing is definitely suitable. The work is done on the first try and done very quickly. The quality of the coating is high, and the material will last a long time.

Dry car wrapping

So, consider the procedure for pasting a car in a wet way in stages:

• Prepare the surface. In order for the material to be applied easily and as a result to look the same as the car, it is necessary to clean the surface of the car by carefully polishing it, removing irregularities and degreasing it. Next, the body is dried with a soft dry cloth.
• Lay the cover on the body of the car. It is recommended to start work with small areas that have the smallest surface bending radius. This is necessary so that the film stretches over the surface, and does not shrink. At this stage, marks are made with adhesive tape, and the desired film size is determined. Before pasting, the surface must be sprayed with a soapy solution (detergent + water in a ratio of 1:10, respectively).
• Heat up the vinyl. The heating temperature should not exceed 60 degrees, otherwise it may cause damage or complete deformation of the film.
• Start gluing the pieces. It is recommended to follow the principle of "one piece per one body part". If it is impossible to glue the film with one piece, it is better to make a small overlap of one piece of material on another in order to avoid water and air ingress in the future. You need to work with a squeegee from the middle to the edges, as when gluing wallpaper. The end of the hanging web must not stick together!

The procedure for wrapping a car is quite time-consuming and painstaking. After completion of work, it is recommended to wait 10 days for the material to dry well and firmly bond with the body coating. To do this, it is better to drive at low speed.

Wet film wrapping technology

Air removal, correct folds, carbon

To avoid problems and poor-quality film application, it is recommended to wait until the material has cooled down after it has been applied to the surface. Having found air under the film, it is necessary to carefully pierce the bubble with the tip of the blade along the surface and run your finger over the pasted material. The flaw will be invisible. Bubbles of small diameter resolve on their own after a while.

Correct inversions must be done in the process of heating the vinyl. With the help of a professional hair dryer, the material is heated, stretched at the place of the inversion and lies on the corner. The film must be pulled out so that it wraps around the corners well. After completing the work, you should warm up the surface, wait until it cools down and only then cut off the excess material.

Sticks to a clean, grease-free surface. The material is attached to the surface with masking tape or magnets, after which the workpiece is cut out. the right sizes. It is recommended to leave 3-5 cm of stock. Taking off protective covering, it is necessary to glue the material slowly and carefully, starting from the center and moving towards the edges. All work is done with a squeegee. Warm air will help in the fight against bubbles and bumps. The edges are folded under the bumper and fixed with heat-resistant glue.

Car wrapping with carbon film

How to remove vinyl wrap from a car

Like everything in our life vinyl film has an expiration date. To remove material from the surface of the car, the following recommendations must be followed:

• The car can be left in the sun or in a room where the temperature exceeds 20 degrees. Further, with the help of a hair dryer, the surface is heated to 70-80 degrees.
• The coating is removed from the edge to the center under acute angle.
• If, after completing the procedure, there are still areas with a film on the surface, they are removed with alcohol or a solvent.

The procedure for removing the film is quite simple, but at the same time painstaking and lengthy. Work must be carried out carefully and without haste.

In order to increase the life of the film, it is recommended to leave 2–3 cm of material in order to be able to tuck it over the edge of the element. When processing large areas, it is best to work in a warm place and do not use the machine for a day after the procedure. In the first days after processing, you should take care of the car, as the material is more susceptible to various influences. In order not to damage the surface with a squeegee, you can roll the air with your hands.

Each driver can cover the car with a film. Own vehicle needs changes. Otherwise, trips become boring and mundane. Modern means is a unique auto vinyl that allows you to turn the car into a real miracle. It's time to get acquainted with the achievement of manufacturers, showing its true capabilities.

Film - a new look at design

Going to paste over own car film, a person makes the right decision. Supporting attractive design body, it is necessary to use various means. A modern approach guarantees brightness and brilliance, emphasizing the excellent taste of the owner and his love of luxury.

Tightening takes a minimum of time. Applying the film takes a minimum of time, and anyone can easily handle it. Yes, you can always turn to experienced service designers, but it’s more pleasant to do the task yourself. It can be bought in different stores, so you do not have to deal with unavailability.

Film Benefits

Film - interesting choice motorists. They probably want to change the hood or roof for a long time. Although you can cover it with any elements to categorically change the design. What are the benefits that drive this choice?

• Ease of application;
• Diversity;
• Low price.

Car wrapping does not require professional skills. However, you will need some equipment and, of course, accuracy in doing the work.

Today experienced drivers regularly change the design of the car, preferring not to stop at the same option. If you look at each plus in detail, it will be clear why the acquisition remains an ideal step.

Ease of application

It won't take long. Working with this material does not require professional skills, so even young people quickly cope with the task. They do not even need any additional tool, which is the main advantage of the transformation.

If you want to apply a film on the hood, you just need to spend your own time. Right in your own garage, you can freely cope with the case, and assistants will not be needed for this. Comparison with any other work, in particular, with local painting, confirms the correctness of the choice of each person.

Diversity

Modern film in the catalog will amaze with its amazing variety. No matter what you want to change, you can always find a car best option which will be delivered in just a few hours. Yes, the main issue is always the shade, which usually makes you spend a lot of time choosing, but this is not the only problem.

Pasting a car with a film will also allow you to get the original surface texture. So, if you want to install a "carbon" spoiler, it is not necessary to urgently look for a suitable body element, which will cost a lot. It is enough to purchase the desired material and apply it to the surface, gently bending the edges.

Low price

It is difficult to find a unique paint for a car. Now on the roads you can meet various options, so every time drivers have to spend a lot of time evaluating design decisions. In any case, they will be given a huge amount, which often turns out to be an unbearable burden for the car owner.

Film is an inexpensive solution. Turning to products major manufacturers, you can make the pasted surface amazing. After that, painting or polishing is no longer required. It is worth considering this if you do not want to face unpleasant difficulties again. They have long been a thing of the past, so people calmly drag the body into the new material.

What can be filmed?

The fine film easily lays down on various surfaces. It can completely change appearance machine, making it attractive and bright. Because of this, some people have a question, what can be fitted?

Experts say that hauling a car - best alternative painting. It is no coincidence that they assert this fact, preferring to indicate the reasons for their own words. Now you can apply the material to the hood, doors, external elements or for the whole body. Moreover, pasting in any case will take a minimum of time, so do not worry about the difficulties.

Professionals often advise wrapping a car in order to refuse painting. Still, the paintwork does not have sufficient beauty, and also requires permanent care. For this reason, it is more profitable to refuse it, having received additional protection.

Wrong opinion about the film

Wrapping a car with film remains the ideal solution, but some drivers continue to have doubts. They indicate good reasons to consider. It is worth considering the main facts presented by them. After that, it will be possible to understand why professionals prefer a modern approach.

1. The film is scratched. This is an empty statement, since scratches and chips regularly appear on the painted surface. You always have to fight with them, but the polymer surface withstands mechanical damage much better.
2. The sticker comes off during washing. Yes, similar cases frequently encountered in the application of compressors with high pressure. The reason is incorrect application. To obtain a completely flat surface, the edges must be carefully bent inward.
3. Cleaning of glued surfaces occurs together with the paint. Such situations are an example of motorist error. He needs to take the application seriously and apply the material as tightly as possible. This will prevent air entry and subsequent damage.

Doubts appear solely because of the mistakes of negligent motorists. Tightened cars look great and require almost no maintenance. This choice remains ideal in all respects, so you should not refuse it. It is better to cast aside doubts and do the necessary work correctly.

Using the new film, you can quickly change external design cars. This does not require the help of specialists, so you can easily reduce your own costs. You need to turn to the catalogs of manufacturers, and then seriously think about the changes.

To distinguish your car from many other vehicles and give it a special personality is the dream of every car owner. There are several ways to do this, but experienced drivers prefer vinyl films that are suitable for any car.

Why wrap a car with vinyl wrap?

Many people glue a car or its separate part (hood, roof, bumper, mirrors) with vinyl film, pursuing different goals:

• protection against chips with a protective film;
• hiding flaws (paint burnout, difference in shades of parts, scratches);
• changing the appearance by pasting the car body.

Such a procedure is becoming more and more popular every year, and a variety of shades and textures makes it possible to realize any creative ideas.

Reasons for popularity

Vinyl, despite its recent appearance on the market, has won the love and recognition of many car owners for a number of reasons: it can be used to quickly change the color of the car, hide small scratches, and the service life good material is 5-7 years old. Its cost is also quite affordable.

Benefits of a wrapped car

Drivers who pasted their car with a vinyl film note a lot of advantages of this procedure:

• the car is protected from the negative impact environment in the form of dust, small stones, sand;
• the vehicle began to look more presentable;
• additional care is not required.

If you've made the decision to wrap your car, consider purchasing a quality vinyl wrap that follows the contours of the body, including every curve.

How to choose a film for a car

Before you buy vinyl film for your car, you should decide which one is right for you: cast or calendered. You need to know this, because. they differ in service life, as well as technical and operational characteristics. Experts recommend choosing a cast one, since it holds better at joints, bends and does not shrink during operation. It also has high plasticity long term service (about 5 years) and is presented in a wide range of shades.

Calendered film is more difficult to stick on a car, but its cost is lower.

Types of films: tinting, matte, glossy, protective

There are several types of vinyl used for partial and full car wraps. The most popular are:

• glossy - made on the basis of chromium, protects the body from aggressive effects external environment and creates a glossy sheen by reflecting light;
• tinting film;
• matte (can be both transparent and colored), used to create the effect of matte varnish;
• textural - most often we imitate metal, natural wood;
• carbon;
• anti-gravel - protects the body, hood and mirrors from chips and scratches.

Covering a car with any vinyl film is a matter that requires a professional approach. Therefore, it is important to choose the right material and study all the subtleties of this procedure, or entrust the pasting process to specialists.

Manufacturers, brands, cost

On domestic market The following vinyl manufacturers are considered the most common:

• HEXIS (France) - produces high-quality self-adhesive options, plotter and for printing;
• 3M produces NexcareTM, Scotch-BriteTM, Post-it®, ScotchgardTM and Scotch® brands;
• Kay Premium Marking Films (USA) - manufactures films for wrapping cars in a wide range of shades (about 250);
• ORAFOL Europe GmbH (Germany) is a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive materials trademarks ORACAL®, ORALITE®, ORAFLEX®, ORALUX®, ORAMOUNT, etc.

The cost of vinyl varies from 250 to 6500 Russian rubles per 1 linear meter, depending on the manufacturer of the material, quality, texture, color and technical characteristics.

ORACAL 641 is considered the cheapest. If you plan to apply vinyl film to your car yourself, consider this option, because it is difficult to get everything perfect the first time.

What tools and materials will be required for pasting

High-quality car wrapping with vinyl involves the use of professional tools and high-quality materials. Of the tools you will need:

• spatula made of plastic;
• felt squeegee;
• special scissors and a sharp stationery knife;
• spray;
• construction dryer.

The following materials will also come in handy:

• vinyl;
• masking tape;
• solvent that will not corrode car paintwork or alcohol;
• a piece of cotton fabric;
• liquid detergent (1 liter per 10 liters of water).

Prepare everything you need before you start gluing your chosen vinyl film.

How to stick vinyl

Starting tuning, learn how to properly glue one or another vinyl film on a car (each type has its own nuances). The tightening procedure takes place in 4 stages:

• Preparation;
• pasting;
• fixation;
• examination.

After preparing the surface, it is necessary to cut a pattern from vinyl. To do this, mark the surface with a marker. The accuracy of gluing the film on the part depends on the correct marking.

Conditions for pasting

The room where the gluing work will be carried out must meet all the requirements: air temperature - approximately +20. The room must be clean and free of dust. Even the smallest piece of debris that fell under the vinyl will spoil the final picture. To this end, it is recommended to sprinkle the floor with water. So the dust will not rise into the air.

Preparing the car for wrapping

Vinyl will only hold up well if the surface of the car is perfectly clean and dry. After washing, the surface of the car must be degreased. The most common remedy is white spirit. It is also possible to use other solvents that will not corrode the paintwork.

If you plan to wrap the edges of the vinyl inside, they must be treated with a primer, or a small layer of auto primer should be applied so that the film does not come off during operation.

Ways to wrap a car with a film

There are several ways to wrap a car with vinylography:

• dry;
• wet.

Each of the options has its own subtleties and requires a professional approach.

Dry way

With this application method, the film is transferred directly to the car, starting from the edge of the pattern. In places where bending is expected, vinyl is heated with a building hair dryer to increase plasticity and stretched. When air bubbles form, they are driven out with a spatula. This option it is recommended to use only if you already have experience in similar works.

wet way

For beginners better fit wet application method. Its essence lies in moistening the inner layer with a 10% solution of a liquid soap solution by spraying. So the vinyl will not stick to the surface of the car immediately, and in case of uneven application, this can be easily corrected. When the material is applied, excess moisture must be driven out using a spatula and a professional building hair dryer.

How to wrap a car with vinyl film - video

How to remove vinyl from a car

Over time, it becomes necessary to remove the vinyl. To do this, you need to perform 4 simple steps:

• the car is left for several hours in a room with a temperature of more than 20C or in the fresh air during the warm season;
• warm up the building hair dryer to 80C (if there is no experience, then up to 60-70C, so as not to damage the parts);
• the coating is removed at an acute angle in the direction from the edges to the central part;
• using a special solvent or medical alcohol, traces of glue, if any, are removed.

In practice, the specialist requires calmness and lack of haste. In some cases, you may need an assistant to work to avoid negative consequences.

Many car owners to protect paintwork machines use vinyl film. If necessary, this material can be independently glued to the vehicle body. The main thing is to follow all the rules.

How much film do you need

Auto - the process is simple. However, it is important to correctly calculate the amount of material. In this case, some nuances should be taken into account, for example, the type of film and also special meaning has experience as a craftsman. If you are a beginner, then it is better to take more material, since flaws and errors are not excluded.

Do not forget that the vinyl film may have individual characteristics, among which it is necessary to highlight the elastic and strong stretch. It is for this reason that experts give the following calculations of the material:

1. For pasting an SUV, 23-30 meters of film are required.
2. For a crossover - 18-23 meters.
3. For a sedan - 17-19 meters.

Of course, these figures are relative. However, thanks to them, the car owner has a rough idea of ​​how much material to buy. If wrapping a car with vinyl is beyond your power, then you should seek help from specialized salons. Here you will be helped to choose the material and apply it to the vehicle body.

Can you wrap your own car?

Do-it-yourself car wrapping with vinyl requires accuracy. This is currently the most popular way to transform a vehicle. In fact, working with vinyl film is very simple and easy. Thanks to this, the material can be applied on its own. In just a day, you can completely change the appearance of the car. In this way, you can give the body any color, apply an original pattern or ornament. Also, the vinyl film allows you to place mobile advertising of your own company on the vehicle.

Technology

Car wrapping with vinyl has many advantages, but the most important thing is the convenience and ease of application of the material. On this moment There are several main technologies - wet and dry.

The last way is the most difficult. Do-it-yourself dry pasting of a car with vinyl should be carried out using special tools. This job requires prior training and experience. It should be borne in mind that the film sticks to a dry surface much faster, and therefore it is almost impossible to smooth out the wrinkles after application. It is for this reason that dry gluing is best done in a specialized salon. The main advantage of this method is that the vinyl is applied only once and lasts for a long time.

Wet car wrapping with vinyl is much easier. It is much easier to apply the film on pre-moistened vehicle parts than on dry ones. At any time, the material can be removed and transferred to another place. Main disadvantage this method- this is the probability of accumulation of water under the film after completion of work. Of course, after complete drying, the moisture will evaporate, but ugly bubbles may form in its place. However, do-it-yourself wet vinyl pasting avoids more serious mistakes.

What do you need to work

Before you begin, you need to prepare the tools for pasting a car with vinyl. To work, you may need:

1. Masking tape.
2. White spirit or alcohol.
3. Spray bottle and soap solution.
4. Utility knife or scissors.
5. Felt or plastic squeegee.

Preparation and getting started

If you are not sure about own forces, then you can get trained in car wrapping with vinyl. Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare the vehicle. Vehicle surfaces should be thoroughly polished. In this case, it is necessary to immediately remove all the irregularities. In addition, it is worth degreasing more difficult sections salon and body. Finally, thoroughly wipe every corner of the vehicle with a dry cloth. After preparation, you can start applying the film.

Vinyl wrapping a car takes place in several stages. In the process of work, it is necessary to take into account some nuances. It is worth starting pasting with the smallest radius over the entire surface. This step allows you to stretch the film over the entire body without compressing it. The ability of the material should also be taken into account. Vinyl stretches about 30-50%, and shrinks only 10%.

After the film is stretched over the entire surface, you can start heating it. The temperature should not exceed 70°C. Otherwise, the material may not only lose color, but even collapse.

How to glue

So, how does car wrapping with vinyl work? Reviews indicate that the material should be applied in one piece to each part of the vehicle. In this case, the film must be laid on a previously prepared and uniform surface. If it is necessary to make several pieces of vinyl, then experts recommend making a slight overlap of one layer on the second. This will protect the canvas from getting air and moisture under it.

If you need to paste over rougher surfaces and complex shapes, then you should not allow gluing the corners of the hanging material. It is very difficult to break it without causing damage and tearing. It is for this reason that professionals recommend treating the surface with adhesive with special solutions.

After the vinyl is pasted, experts do not advise operating the vehicle. The film should dry well. This takes about 10 days.

Troubleshooting

What to do if car wrapping with vinyl was not entirely successful? When applying the material on the surface of the body, do not allow air to enter under the canvas, as well as its strong stretching. If it was not possible to avoid such errors, then you should gently press the vinyl with a damp cloth, and then walk along dangerous area jet of hot air. As a result, the film shrinks slightly. This will eliminate the defect.

The easiest way to update the surface of the body is pasting the car with vinyl. The photos of the vehicle presented in the review confirm this. However, in the process of applying the film, many make mistakes.

Basic Rules:

1. The vehicle must be washed and degreased before wrapping. Many car owners believe that this is completely unnecessary.
2. The body must be wiped down.
3. If the canvas is large, then you should ask for help. Gluing the film alone is not so easy.
4. The film cannot be glued without prior adjustment. Before tearing off the mounting and removing the substrate, the material should be tried on the part.
5. The substrate should be removed immediately before gluing the part. Do not wet it with water.
6. The material should be rolled with a squeegee from the middle of the canvas to its edges.
7. When working with vinyl, you need to heat it with a special hair dryer. Temperature air flow at the same time it should be no more than 70 ° C.
8. After pasting, all treated surfaces should be dried. warm air. Fully vinyl will stick only 10 days after application. During this period, you should not drive a car.

If you are not confident in your own abilities, then the work should be entrusted to experienced craftsmen from the salon. Otherwise, the ghostly savings may result in additional costs. After all, wrapping a vehicle with vinyl is an art.