dstocks vinyl build thread

[-Nighthawk-]

How long is each panel taking you roughly?

[dstocks]

Depends one the complexity. Bonnet was fairly easy (about an hour). Underside of the boot was a bitch (4-5 hours). Bar took a bit (3 hours). Im getting faster each time though. Im finding better techniques. Also finding that sometimes joins are a much better option than trying to use a single piece. If you try and stretch it too much, the colour fades and it can bubble. If you can hide a join, is a much better option. Very hard to spot the joins if done right. Also, the more you can dismantle, the better.

[bjk]

Man, this is going to look so so sweet when it's done.

[-Nighthawk-]

Fair enough. I'm thinking of dedicating a few days to get mine done. Things like the new front bumper and spoiler I'll do beforehand. Won't bother with under boot and under hood until later.

[dstocks]

I just decided to do those because I already had the boot off.

[ObsidianRadio]

Looking mint Dwayne, I should have checked this thread earlier! Loving it!

[dstocks]

Have everything in bits now. Fenders off, drivers door off, rear bar off. Daytime photos look much better, but can didnt finish in time.





Finished the door too:



And the door handle:

[Technikhaus]

Wow, that's amazing work!

[ObsidianRadio]

Your ability to learn and utilize new skills amazes me!

[Astron_Boy]

Freaking epic!

[dstocks]

Your ability to learn and utilize new skills amazes me!

I just make sh*t up. There's not that much skill to it.

[bjk]

HNNG. So sweet. If you hadn't already wrapped one rim in gunmetal, I'd almost suggest you could leave them white.

[bass_twitch]

Looking soooo good Dwayne!

[ObsidianRadio]

So will there be a DIY guide on how to vinyl wrap? I'm thinking of doing my bonnet, but I've never wrapped anything in my life

[-Nighthawk-]

YouTube plenty of videos for how to do it on there

[dstocks]

Happy to give pointers on how to do and can do a DIY. Will also be offering to do wrapping for people as well (80% sure). The idea is that I would do the panels with the owners help and teach them the tricks so they can do their own work from then on.

[ObsidianRadio]

Happy to give pointers on how to do and can do a DIY. Will also be offering to do wrapping for people as well (80% sure). The idea is that I would do the panels with the owners help and teach them the tricks so they can do their own work from then on.

So I should fly interstate for vinyl lessons? I'd be keen

[spetz]

Dwayne could you "teach" me how to vinyl wrap some interior bits on a Verada?
All parts are pretty flat, but have corners which I hear is difficult to do properly

[dstocks]

Sure, no probs. 'Where' is more the issue. Have all my gear down the coast if you are up for a trip some time.

[spetz]

Yeah that sounds great.
I plan on using the brushed black wrap, but not quite sure of the best brand to use?
Since it's for high wear areas (power window control, center console) the important thing is for it to be scratch resistant