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first wrap attempt: bubbles
I’m a bit of a skeptic when it comes to wrapping vehicles. Indeed I once tried to wrap the bonnet of my car and had a complete strop when I failed miserably.
However, a supplier recently sent me some samples of print wrap and clear laminate to try out so I decided to have a go. I printed a random pattern, laminated it and stuck it on my vans bonnet today.
For a first serious attempt I am actually quite pleased with the results.
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looks good Phil.
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Was it as hard to do as you thought it would be?
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Nice number plate by the way 😀
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looks good phil, but there are some big bubbles clearly visible!!
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Hey, impressive.
Well done.
Nice work area to do it in too. -
It looks good Phill. What film & lam was it you used?
Hope to wrap my van soon as I can come up with design.Steve
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well done should give you the confidence to go a bit further. or has the free vinyl stopped 😉
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I told you that you could do it.
:nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana:
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OK wheres the virgins then?
😥 😥 😥
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quote Peter Mindham:OK wheres the virgins then?😥 😥 😥
Petertrust you pete….. :lol1: :lol1:
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:lol1: :lol1: Me and Alison are the vinyl wrapping virgins Peter
The vinyl was Metamark MD7 overlaminated with Metaguard 900
http://www.metamark.co.uk/Pages_dv/digi_md7.htmTo be honest it went on easier than I expected – much "stretchier" and more forgiving than normal vinyl. I deliberately chose to wrap the bonnet because of its compound curves. I reckoned that if I could manage a well rounded bonnet then other sections should be a lot easier in comparison. – but as I haven’t tried any other wrapping vinyls I have nothing to compare it against.
I am suitably impressed enough to experiment some more though. The original plan was to design a full wrap for my daughters car so this will probably be the next project. After that, I’ll probably see if I can get onto a wrapping course for some expert tuition.
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Well Done Phill, and Alison.
Onwards and upwards!
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Nothing like a well rounded bonnet I say. Nice job though. Just proves it, get stuck in and have a go.
Peter
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Peter, your avatar does you no justice, sharp as a razor you!
Phil, if you want more practice, my car’s looking a bit shabby (chavs and keys mainly) so i was thinking of a wrap, let me know if you’re passing and i’ll wash it first!
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great phill ….excellent ……just one thing ITS THE WRONG VAN !!!!!!!!!!! i said it was a petrol version not the deisel 😀 😀 😀
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Phil,
I may be wrong but have you put the print on upside down?
I`m looking at the way the light is hitting the balls and the shadow and it seems like it`s upside down?.
Or was that part of the experiment.
/runs for cover. 😀
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Yes Rod – You’re right it is upside down (unless the lightsource is coming from low level).
Alison noticed AFTER we had finished applying it. 🙄
I was keeping quiet hoping no one would notice 😳
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nice one phil…good to get the first attempt away eh!! 😀
nik
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quote Phill:I was keeping quiet hoping no one would notice 😳
Sorry mate. 😉
If it`s any consolation, it looks like you`ve done a nice wee job on it. The trick is to keep it going or you end up forgetting as quickly as you learn.
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I think the light source is right, if you viewed it from a car whilst shining your headlights at it.
Peter
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