Paintless Dent Repair & Vehicle Wraps

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1. 

   Wrapping a motorcycle

   July 20, 2012 by Guest btr1208

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   Hey guys I haven't been on here for a while but thought it would be a good place to ask my question.. I am wanting to wrap the bike I just bought. Its a buell firebolt. I was going to tackle it myself as a fun project. Question is how much vinyl should I get? I am just going to do the white plastics.. Thanks guys!

   

   Last reply by Mpameno81, July 23, 2012
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   vehicle wraps?!!best around

   July 11, 2012 by emma777

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   hello, I am trying to get a recomendation on a well known reputable shop in the southeast fl,la,tx? or surrounding areas that has the best quality vehicle wraps. Its for a suv, not concerned with the price, just want the best job possible, iv seen lots of cars wrapped and most of them have jagged edges and uneven cuts and scratch marks from application, trying to avoid all of that.

   

   Last reply by slipperyfrog, July 12, 2012
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   Matte vinyl wrap or vinyl tape

   May 31, 2012 by Guest Flatbowdad

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   My wife has a black navigator with chrome grill, trim accents ect. I want to cover them with matte black . What would be the better product to use, wrap material or 4 or 6 in vinyl tape/stripe material. Also thinking about wraping her wheels black also. I need some suggestions.

   

   Last reply by jason@aerotect, July 5, 2012
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   Stunt Double gonna get blowed up real good

   May 27, 2012 by WearTheFoxHat

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   One of our sales team got a call Thurs afternoon. "We need vehicle wrapped ASAP for shoot Fri evening " Sweet ride shows up on flatbed Fri 8 am got er done. Now they are gonna blow it up. Yes it was brand freaking new with full leather interior too. Now we are hammering the sales guy to find out what it will be in so we can watch our work go up in smoke lol.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 20, 2012
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   Matte Wrap 1 2

   May 27, 2012 by TINTZEUS

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   I did this full wrap and am trying to post pics from my phone. I have a photobucket app so it should work.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 19, 2012
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   Looking For Vehicle Wrap Expert From The Uk

   February 7, 2012 by Guest fozzy153

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   Hi my names ash and im 20 years old from dagenham. I am really interested in vehicle wrap and am looking for some work experience for a week or two. Im prepared to travel anywhere. I left college half way through two years ago and I have literally been doing nothing for two years. I really want to learn the trade of vehicle wrap and pursue and hopefully make something of my life. If anyone can be generous enough to allow me to pop in for a week or two so I can gain work experience I will be eternally greatful. Im hard working and if anything youll gain a free extra pair of hands, a tea maker lol, and ill be indebted to you my whole life. Im hard working and so determine…

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 19, 2012
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   Experienced Vehicle Wrap Installer needed

   June 6, 2012 by Guest applyitmarketing

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   Looking for a full time Vehicle Wrap installer. Not only applying full coverage graphics, but racing stripes etc. Experience is a must.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 15, 2012
8. 

   Buy wraps

   June 4, 2012 by lifetimetint

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   Is there a website, where I can buy print custom wraps? I want to try to wrap a few trucks before driving in and buying the machines.

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 5, 2012
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   2009 Mazda 6 - Lamin-X smoked film

   April 3, 2012 by cool dude

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   I used Lamin-X smoked film on the tail lights, head lights and fog lights. 2009 Mazda 6 pictures

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 1, 2012
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    Audi TT complete color change wrap. 1 2

    April 19, 2012 by gz sign designs

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    Just finished wrapping this Audi TT ,in Avery's supreme cast wrapping films.The entire car was wrapped including mirrors , under the spoiler,antenia ,plus the car.We wrapped it entirely in grass green,then laid the black grapghics on top using knifeless tape that stiff is the bomb. enjoy

    

    Last reply by Sy@IMAGE, May 27, 2012
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    Vinyl wrap vs Clear bra

    November 28, 2011 by dgmt321

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    Does vinyl wrap handle the same way as clear bra? If one knows vinyl wrap , does that mean they can do clear bra also? just curious, thanks.

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, May 27, 2012
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    2011 Audi S5 - Matte Clear Wrap

    May 18, 2012 by alltracpete

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    Last reply by Guest, May 21, 2012
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    Gloss black roof and mirrors on a GTI

    May 6, 2012 by xstudiox

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    Oracal 751 with alcohol/water application.

    

    Last reply by xstudiox, May 16, 2012
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    3M 1080 Carbon Fibre Same As 3M Scotchcal Vinyl?

    February 20, 2012 by Guest griffin dai

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    Is this the same stuff as 1080 or a new 3M product? I'm looking at covering a few interior parts in my car and was thinking either the Hexis c/f vinyl or 3M 1080, then stumbled across '3M Scotchcal' Have used 3M Di-Noc and the cheaper Ebay 3D c/f vinyl in the past but want a more of a sheen to the finish this time.

    

    Last reply by duggyb, May 16, 2012
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    mutoh falcon prism jet 48"

    May 15, 2012 by tint_audiopros

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    looking into possibly purchasing this used printer, seller states its been stored for a year and will need new print heads what else to look for in a 3 year old printer, any suggestions ?

    

    Last reply by tint_audiopros, May 15, 2012
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    Chrome Wrap

    May 10, 2012 by Guest DiamondAutoSport

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    Out of curiosity has anyone been able to find any place to purchase the chrome vehicle wrap? I contacted a company in Germany saying they bought it from 3M but when I called my Rep she told me she had no clue and they didn't carry it. I get atleast one phone call a week about it and I cannot find it anywhere! Can anyone help?

    

    Last reply by jason@aerotect, May 15, 2012
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    Wet application of vinyl wrap

    March 22, 2012 by xstudiox

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    I know there is much easier stuff out there like the 970 and 1080 stuff. However, I read about so many people doing complete wraps with stuff like Oracal 751 so I gave it a shot (and ordered a lot of it).... wish I would have took pictures before I ripped it off. It was BAD, it look me 6 hours to do one fender and still looked like crap. The adheasive was so strong you could not move any air trapped even a 1/8 of an inch. So I couldnt just pull/stretch it in place and squeegy it down. It had to be perfect right when it touched the surface. I did my fender wet to test it out. 80% water and 20% alcohol, I soaked it pretty good like it was PPF. Seemed to lay down perfect a…

    

    Last reply by xstudiox, March 22, 2012
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    Sick video we just made, check it out!

    March 15, 2012 by APTINT

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    Cant wait for new shop...more space:)

    

    Last reply by Guest, March 17, 2012

    • Ford F-350 LIFTED Super Duty
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    Its like learning to tint all over again....

    March 13, 2012 by xstudiox

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    The youtube videos make it look so easy... At least I think I am slowly getting the hang out it. Its like learning out to tint, the only way is to practice hands on... Also have at least ONE friend to help when doing a hood Using Oracal 751, cant imagine 651 if it really is harder and I can see why some spend big money on the 970RA stuff. I think it also might be because I have no wax on my car and cleaned it with alcohol... it bites hard. Thanks for listening. I need to lay down now.

    

    Last reply by xstudiox, March 13, 2012
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    General Questions About Vinyl

    February 27, 2012 by Guest cobragirl

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    Hey guys! I've been doing paint protection film for about a year now and wanted to learn how to do vinyl. Really I just wanted to get ahold of some material to practice with. What are some good brands and where can I get the stuff? Are there different kinds? Just some general info to get started would be appreciated. Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Sy@IMAGE, March 3, 2012
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    Astra Van Wrap??? 1 2

    February 19, 2012 by wilco

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    Has anybody done or got a picture of a astra van wrapped in Matt black?

    

    Last reply by Bullseye, February 20, 2012
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    2012 Mini Cooper - Matte Red W Brushed Alum. Roof And Chrome Wrap

    February 5, 2012 by alltracpete

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    Had to pick up a new project car. Here it is.

    

    Last reply by TTS, February 10, 2012
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    Furniture wrap

    January 12, 2012 by Guest Mark

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    Hi new to forum but hopeful for some advice please. I am looking to wrap an office desk top of the type which has a curved edge as in the link here http://www.dams.com/Maestro I am comfortable with flat surfaces and edges but how easy is the front curved edge approx 1inch deep going to be to get wright. Any advice welcome please. Mark

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 19, 2012
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    Need some printing done

    January 1, 2012 by Guest ratmotor99

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    looking for someone to do some car wrap printing for me, im just starting out and dont have the printer but have people asking me for all kinds of stuff.. Gino

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 11, 2012
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    painted wrap material

    January 5, 2012 by twotint

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    check out this website its some pretty cool stuff. http://alsacorp.com/strechchrome/alsa_paint_film/alsa_paint_film.html

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 6, 2012
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    Who got to do this bad boy?

    December 31, 2011 by WearTheFoxHat

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    I came across this link on FARK http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2080497/Manchester-City-striker-Mario-Balotelli-turns-100k-white-Maserati-black.html Lets hope that this catches on lol

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 1, 2012
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    Caddy number 3 wrapped matte black 1 2 3 4 5

    August 30, 2010 by Guest Diamond Tints

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    Ok, have tons of pics of progress with this wee van, hard to believe how it looked a few weeks ago Before pic ( not my van but EXACTLY the same !!!!!!!) And after

    

    Last reply by jpwindowfilms, December 26, 2011
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    Vehicle wrap - Honda Element with Plastic Fenders

    October 31, 2011 by measure2x

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    So I bought a new (2004) truck to serve as both a work vehicle and a rolling advertisement. Does anyone have any experience with applying film to plastic fenders?? I am in Montreal, and we have some nasty winter weather. I can't find any information for 3m controltac films, as to whether its possible or not. Thanks in advance.

    

    Last reply by EWF, December 21, 2011

    • honda element vehicle wrap
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    Car wrap / why not kitchen wrap... 1 2 3

    December 3, 2011 by Guest Laleyenda

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    I have a friend who had a ugly old kitchen, so why not shine it up! So i bought 10m white and 10m black 651 and Got to work!.. See the pictures and judge for yourself, i think it turned out pretty damn good! I am not 100% finish yet i still need to get last details in place! But more pics Will come when it is finish.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 19, 2011
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    Does anyone know of a good place to get a wrap done?

    December 1, 2011 by Guest vanguy6758

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    Does anyone know of a good place to get a wrap done?

    

    Last reply by gz sign designs, December 1, 2011
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    2011 Nissan Juke Tails

    November 9, 2011 by duggyb

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    Finally got around to posting the pics i did of the tails in the Oracal 8300 series Dark. reference this thread for more info(its the fronts) http://www.tintdude.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=66196 these were definitely not a walk in the park! Let me know what ya think!

    

    Last reply by duggyb, November 22, 2011
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    Wrapping @ SEMA

    November 8, 2011 by duggyb

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    Well i will start off by saying i am new to wrapping, having only played with pieces of film for fun, not actually wrapped a car, so impressive skills to the rest of you and i hope to be at that level some day. In my current state i just have experience in installing PPF and some vinyl stockers/decals, etc i also work with Oracal 8300 series film for tinting tails, etc. So i do know my way around a hard card and heatgun I attended SEMA this year and have to say WOW, i feel the whole vehicle color change process is really beginning to pickup speed! and i hope i can be a part of it. Avery,3M,Hexis, etc all had vehicles being wrapped in their booths and by phenomenal ins…

    

    Last reply by duggyb, November 14, 2011
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    Merecede SL550 3M 1080 Wrap - TVPauto.com 1 2

    August 7, 2011 by alltracpete

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    Matte Grey and Carbon Roof

    

    Last reply by alltracpete, November 5, 2011
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    Rock chips on hood question

    October 31, 2011 by Guest blnewt

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    I want to wrap my hood to cover all the small rock chips (it's a gloss black car w/ gloss black hood wrap). Do I need to repair the rock chips or can I just cover up the chips w/ the wrap? It's a 3m 1080 vinyl, hopefully I can just cover over the chips unless they'll show through or cause bubbles. Any help w/ this is appreciated, thanks!

    

    Last reply by Guest, October 31, 2011
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    Fully wrapped race widebody MASERATI in Metallic blue

    September 23, 2011 by gz sign designs

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    Just wrapped this race widebody Maserati in Avery's new color wrapping films.This car was originally white .We warpped it in dark blue metallic and then added custom graphics on top .This new film gives the fresh painted look

    

    Last reply by gz sign designs, October 31, 2011
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    golf cart wrap

    October 26, 2011 by Guest a6tint

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    Where can I find a yellow zebra stripe vinyl for a golf cart. I found some close to what she wants,but not the right one to get her to go ahead and do it. Any help, on a good selection, without geting a custom design, or maybe that is an option too. thanks.

    

    Last reply by Mpameno81, October 27, 2011
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    Recent jobs

    October 11, 2011 by trimguy

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    Shirt printed off our direct to garment printer fun printed graphic plotter cut graphics

    

    Last reply by mikebrook_07, October 12, 2011
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    recent wrap

    October 11, 2011 by trimguy

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    designed produced and installed recently. Watchout for those extra large rivet heads that are not removeable. http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww104/trimguy/IMG_5269.jpg[/img

    

    Last reply by Guest, October 11, 2011
39. 

    removing a wrap off a vehicle

    October 10, 2011 by Guest Darknesswithin

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    I did a simple search and didn't find anything on what to do when removing the martierial and the glue that it leaves behind. can anyone point me in the right direction ,, marterial being removed is 3m ,, no punt intended just need it cleaned up without messing up the finish on the vehicle. Thanks in advance!

    

    Last reply by Slick, October 11, 2011

    • nasty glue remains *%&$#^@
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    67 Twin Turbo NovaWagon 3M 1080 1 2

    October 4, 2011 by Guest a6tint

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    Here are some pics of my car, we wrapped with 3m 3 weeks ago. carbonfiber roof,and matte silve body. This is just a Street/Race car so the body is not perfect, but the wrap made a world of difference.

    

    Last reply by blackout66, October 7, 2011