5 top tips for applying cast vehicle wrap

#1 Prepare your workspace & the vehicle

Make sure you have a clean, well-lit area to work in. The room temperature should be around 20°C to ensure the adhesive works successfully.

Remove any hardware, blow out dirt from the recesses in the bodywork and clean the vehicle. Work from top to bottom. Degrease the surface, focusing on the panel edges.

#2 Measure up

Measure all parts of the vehicle to work out the wrap section sizes. Roll out the F-Wrap with the liner face down, trim the panels, then roll up the wrap and label them to make application quicker.

#3 Apply the wrap

Lay the wrap over the panel to apply to, then trim off any excess film. Stretch the film to remove as many creases as possible, squeegee over the film and add heat where necessary.

For full wrapping instructions watch this video.

#4 Wrap the tricky areas

Areas such as mirrors may need to be applied in sections. To achieve successful wrapping around places such as headlights, templates can be made to create perfectly fitting pieces.

#5 Finish off

Remove any wrap that isn't needed. If bumper sensors have been covered, cut out the wrap to uncover the sensors. Use heat to seal the film around door edges and re-install vehicle hardware.

For a full 'how to' guide, watch this fantastic video!

All of the tips in this article relate to the application of Fedrigoni F-Wrap Ultimate 1000 Series.

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