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Wrap vinyl fail! Advice to repair…..
Hi guys
A firm bought his van round to us, to see if we can repair a panel. I just want to point out that I DIDN’T do this originally! See attached
There are a number of reasons it could have happened, but I just think the wrong vinyl was used, and perhaps the recesses weren’t post heated.
Anyway, I need advice on how to go about it. I’m thinking, cut all the area of failed vinyl out, with a scalpel, and simply replace the panel with say, and inch overlap. I’m slightly concerned about using a scalpel, in case I damage the paint underneath.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Regards
Nick
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Maybe the vinyl got tyred!
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quote Jason Bagladi:Maybe the vinyl got tyred!Oh dear, you need to get a grip Jason 😉
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Out-gassing and possibly wrong stretching process. but out-gassing for sure.
I am not sure if all the black is print or just the tyre area, but regardless, its a result of the above.Do not get me wrong, there is a list of possibilities that could come into play for that fail to happen, but the the popping from recess, de-lamination all the way down is due to out gassing. that print should have had up to 72 hours out gassing.
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Cheers Rob, schoolboy error by the original fitters.
So, anyone any tips on replacing the panel/removing damaged graphics??
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Nick
You are going to have to cut it.
Looks like you may have a sharp enough edge to use as a guide there, so you may not need to cut into paintwork, just along it.
Just pick a point on the radius and try to stay on it!Use Knifeless tape for the overlap
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Thanks for the advice Simon, will invest in some knifeless tape 😉
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