Sometimes, a wrap finish can fail not because of how you install it but how you approach it during the application: Wrong tools, thoughtless preparations, or incomplete cleaning… These can all bring risks to the vinyl film.   Here are some common mistakes that installers might make. Let’s see if you have ever done any of these – If not, congratulations! And please make sure you will avoid them at all times.   Does a thick buffer mean safer? Some wrappers think using a thick buffer can help you pass on the pressure properly and avoid accidentally scratching the vinyl wrap film when in ..read more

Satin metallic vinyl films present a look with stunning silk-like sheen and smooth appearance resembling polished metal. In this TeckWrap collection, every product shows the aesthetic appeal of a car with an appearance that comes with a sense of depth and contrast.   However, as a sensitive kind of vinyl wrap film, it requires knowledge and skills to install a satin metallic car wrap well and achieve a perfect result. Let’s learn more about its properties for the best outcome.   The vinyl material is made of high-grade hybrid calendered self-adhesive film. It comes with air release a ..read more

The TeckWrap gloss metallic vinyl series covers a wide range of colors and styles, including the newly listed Royal Purple (SL07-HD), Palladian Blue (RB36-HD), and Phantom Green (RB37-HD).   The material is made of high-grade hybrid calendered self-adhesive film and has super gloss on the appearance, which makes it an excellent way to express your personality.   Some wrappers can find installing a calendared vinyl film challenging because of its thickness. But once you understand its properties, you can take advantage of it, making your job much smoother and easier. Now let’s learn t ..read more

Some installers might find calendar films challenging to wrap because it is usually thicker. But with proper skills and techniques, you can take advantage of the thickness and let the material wrap for you, saving you much energy. Let’s learn the trick using the hood of a BMW X1 as an example:   Clean and “polish” You should always clean the surface thoroughly before installing a vinyl wrap film. Make sure you degrease every spot and all edges. When the surface dries out, spray a polish like Tripple S on the surface and wipe around with a microfiber towel.   You should create a thick ..read more

When installing vinyl film in recessed areas, the standard method is to bridge the material over, set it tight, and apply heat around three to four inches away from the area, then form the film into it.   This is a safe technique to approach a recessed area, guaranteeing high quality. However, as you form the vinyl wrap film into the recessed area, there will be tension because of the memory effect.   Here is a new method to avoid tension during the application. It is time to upgrade your technique to achieve 100% assurance of quality and durability.   Start with different prepp ..read more

When creating vinyl film panels for different sections, installers will always leave extra material for full coverage and any unexpected situation during the application.   Extra for full coverage In some cases, cutting the excess vehicle wrap becomes a challenge, especially when conducting a color-change project. This situation happens often when wrapping sections like a hood or a trunk.   That extra can be a trouble You cannot cut off the excess vinyl film straight from the edge because you need a bit more material to wrap around for full coverage. However, it is unwise to wrap aro ..read more

Average bubbles on vinyl wrap film are easy to remove. But without the correct approach, even a tiny bit of it can affect the material’s performance. That being said, when it comes to tricky bubbles, the way you get rid of them is vital. Doing it wrong can lead to an irreversible result, and you will have to re-wrap the section.   A tricky bubble When saying average bubble, it usually refers to those that are round. You can learn to flatten them from our previous article: Fix Safely: Don’t Push the Bubble Right Away. A tricky bubble looks different. It is usually in a long shape.   P ..read more

It is not hard to wrap a vehicle door with vinyl film. Even if you don’t have enough confidence to wrap with the handle on, you can usually take it off and wrap the two parts separately. But if it is a handle that is wired to the door, it is another story.   Not removable This kind of door handle can be loosed but only partially removable. One side of it can go off, but the other is hard-wired into the vehicle, which makes the situation intractable. Some installers might choose to put the handle back and use vinyl film inlay to wrap its inside later.   Make it efficient Creating inla ..read more

Vehicles vary, and they can create different challenges for vinyl film installers. For example, a Jeep window can trouble some wrappers because of its molding. There is metal inside, so it is highly risky to take it off, which is frustrating if you are wrapping a light-colored car for a color change.   In this case, installers have to cut the vinyl wrap film with the molding around, which is particularly tricky, and there is a high chance of making bad cuts. This usually means a pricy re-wrap. But here is a way to fix the problem without removing the car wrap:   Clean the surface fir ..read more

Vinyl film installers need to handle many kinds of materials, including the aggressive type. An aggressive vehicle wrap is usually thicker, stiff, and challenging to handle.   Thin is more conformable but also fragile Some relatively thinner ones are more conformable, but they are not easy to deal with, either. Even worse, a thin, aggressive car wrap can be easy to tear, especially when you pick it up from the application surface.   Tricky to handle, particularly in recessed and curvy areas Whether thick or thin, an aggressive vinyl film is challenging to wrap, particularly in recess ..read more