Vinyl Wrap Over Dents

Rust that has eaten through the paint has to be fixed first as the vinyl wrap will not stick to rust.

Vinyl wrap over dents.

Grab some automotive polishing compound and gently. We are not experts. But we couldn t find anything on vinyl d wrapping older cars on youtube so decided to make our own. Consult your owners manual for any restrictions as to cleaning agents or types of soap.

Even if the problem area is small installing a wrap over the damaged paint has the potential of creating more problems. Use a soft cloth to dry the area thoroughly. Eventually the vinyl will mould around the shape and cut gently around it. Automotive wraps will protect your vehicle.

Before vinyl wrapping a section of your car drag your hand across it to feel for any protrusions that you will have to get rid of for a nice unblemished finish. It is in the cutting process the paint can go from perfect to a mess. The cast vinyl used for vehicle wraps will only adhere to paint that is in original oem or like new very good quality condition. With the little water jet sprayers for the windshield heat the vinyl over it and keep smooth around it.

The vinyl wrap is like a big sticker and it follows all the contour of a vehicle including following the indentations of any dents and dings. The vinyl will not just sit over the dents and cover them like you hope. Just spend generous time lifting the vinyl heating it and smoothing it and eventually all your edges will look great. Most colors and finishes of wrap material will amplify the problem area.

It will show unless you fill them. The coverage can still look really good but that will depend on the size of the dent and the design of vehicle wrap. Once a vinyl vehicle wrap is professionally installed on a car it will prevent the vehicle from suffering any future damage by protecting the original paint job from any further dents or scratches. We recommend clay barring for the smoothest best surface preparation.

An unskilled wrapper will cut on the paint leaving behind cut marks that will then be wrapped over never to be seen again until the wrap comes off. The vinyl wrap comes in rolls of material rolls that must be cut shaped and conformed to the vehicle.