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is this a series 2 center console or series 1?/

I got a day off today, so I decided to do more of my car, and I picked the cup holder lid.

As soon as I finished, I feel addicted to doing more LOL, I'm planning to do my whole centre console, climate control and my triple guage cover :down:

If anyone wants it done in Vic, I'm willing to do a piece for $20-40 (depends on size of part).

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Hey dudes, getting some good results! Currently doing mine atm, have struck a problem.. Can the wrap be finished without tucking it behind something? I need to do the following bits, one has the arrow indicating the small section I want covered, the larger dash piece I'd like the smoother black bit wrapped, leaving the light grey section as is.. Can this be done, adhesive maybe? Cut a small slit to fold it into??

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Yes you can end the vinyl wherever you want without having tucked it behind something.

Firstly you are going to want to clean the absolute shit out of those parts, depending on what they are made of, some Isopropyl alcohol is the best bet as it doesn't leave any residue at all once dry.

For edge like that, i'd recommend a little bit of 3M 94 primer (liquid adhesive), just brushed onto the edges of the trim where you want to end the vinyl, give it 60 seconds or so to dry just a little and get tacky, then work quickly to get the vinyl down over it and trimmed up.

Don't forget to post heat it once it's down to speed up the adhesives bond.

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this stuff is addictive.

Even my laptop got the treatment. ahah.

if anyone wants parts done around Geelong area Im happy to do it

Got 5x 1.27 meters left over. Went a bit crazy. lol

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I'm thinking about getting a satin black wrap on my GTR track car. How do the wraps hold up to track duty? How long will they generally last on the car? And what do they usually cost?

I'm thinking about getting a satin black wrap on my GTR track car. How do the wraps hold up to track duty? How long will they generally last on the car? And what do they usually cost?

If you are in NSW, contact Mike from Carbon Demon, he'll look after you, tell him Steve from Wrapture sent you.

Hard to say how a wrap will last with track duty, as long as it's not getting sprayed with stones and the likes constantly it should be fine, most vinyl manufacturers warrant their material for 5 years in outdoor australian conditions, but the can last longer depending on how often you drive the car, if it's garaged, and how well you take care of it.

Cost is dependant upon the material used and the installer. but like i said, contact Mike and he will be able to price it for you.

Vinyl ideally sticks to a smooth painted surface, anything less wont be guaranteed by a pro wrapper or the manufacturer warranty. That said it is possible that it will stick to primer, again as long as it's smooth.

I have wrapped some primered parts before, so it can work.

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Ive got a few damaged bits id like to repair and wrap.

The rear wing is the main problem as it is painted satin black.

Do you know what the best type of primer would be?

Ps. What is the croc or lizard pattern worth per m? (lizard car, awesome!)

Ive got a few damaged bits id like to repair and wrap.

The rear wing is the main problem as it is painted satin black.

Do you know what the best type of primer would be?

Ps. What is the croc or lizard pattern worth per m? (lizard car, awesome!)

Are you talking about paint primer or adhesive primer?

Couldn't tell you with regards to paint, but as far as adhesive primers go 3M's 94 Primer is probably ideal.

That said, you shouldnt rely on an adhesive primer to get the best finish.

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What i mean is i have to bog, then prime paint over that.

Also the paint on my spoiler is stuffed. so ill prime that too.

Should i put a gloss finish over the primer paint?

What i mean is does it stick best to a gloss surface?

Doesn't stick very well to primer, and no manufacturer will warrant it, nor a vinyl installer.

the ideal finish is one that is like perfect factory paint, so a clear coat will certainly help with the 'stick'

Hey good job man it looks good.

I’m Jealous now :)

& I have a question. How hard is it to do? Cause I once bought a piece

I think it was a cheap version, it does not look good quality like yours

I wanted to do my center console. And I tried a piece and could not really

Get it to set good around the corners or over bumps. I made sure the surface was

Clean but still could not get it to stick well.

Do you think it's because of the quality or you need to heat it, glue it or do something with it?

I've just about done most of the interior... the bonnet and the boot lid.... first time.... also the last time lol

you need a LOT of patience to get a proper finish so if you're gonna tackle this, bear that in mind.

Hey good job man it looks good.

I’m Jealous now :)

& I have a question. How hard is it to do? Cause I once bought a piece

I think it was a cheap version, it does not look good quality like yours

I wanted to do my center console. And I tried a piece and could not really

Get it to set good around the corners or over bumps. I made sure the surface was

Clean but still could not get it to stick well.

Do you think it's because of the quality or you need to heat it, glue it or do something with it?

With vinyl, you get what you pay for, if you buy the cheaper product, you can expect it not to conform as well to curves and more than likely bubble up or not have very good adhesion to begin with.

I've tried many different cheaper carbon films, and have hated every single one. On some occasions a cheap film is ok for flatter panels or those that have light curves, but it really isn't worth wasting your time and money on.

Though more expensive, i highly recommend using 3M's 1080 series carbon, either that or Hexis' HX30000 series carbon. Both are top notch products (I prefer 3M slightly more than the Hexis)

But like i said, you get what you pay for.

Also, as Marsss said, it requires a lot of patience as well as prior preparation. Cleaning before wrapping is almost as essential as the wrapping itself, do a poor job cleaning the surface and you can expect the film lift or look generally crappy.

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