Possible to wrap in one piece?

[Notarealsignguy]

I would try to avoid a seam that's front and center, especially on a curve. Center of the top of the hood maybe since you don't notice it as much from the ground but I'd steer them towards paint. There's a lot of rivets right on the edge on those cabs. I'm sure it can be done but it's not an ideal vehicle for this IMO.

 

[Sky Bryan]

Just wraped some semi fenders gloss black and spent most of a day just doing the first side (includes cleaning and disassembly). The second side I did in sections using knifless tape and making my seam where the two planes meet. It was much easier and better results. I recommended pieces. Ps. Be careful removing the double ended bolt that hold on the blinker, might need penetrating fluid.

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

You CAN wrap in 1 piece. However, that is a lot of stretch. I typically don’t go over 5%. We just did a can like this and the fenders were done first. Than the hood. Use knifeless on it and I’d bet the whole hood is done in a few hours tops.

A good seam along the area where the fender meets the hood and it hard to see.

Multiple pieces also will allow you to work the fender and hood pieces better with no tension at the wheel wells, edges and other problematic areas.


It is in essence a commercial wrap NOT a color change on a Corvette.

 

[Paul Nadeau]

You CAN wrap in 1 piece. However, that is a lot of stretch. I typically don’t go over 5%. We just did a can like this and the fenders were done first. Than the hood. Use knifeless on it and I’d bet the whole hood is done in a few hours tops.

A good seam along the area where the fender meets the hood and it hard to see.

Multiple pieces also will allow you to work the fender and hood pieces better with no tension at the wheel wells, edges and other problematic areas.


It is in essence a commercial wrap NOT a color change on a Corvette.

You CAN wrap in 1 piece. However, that is a lot of stretch. I typically don’t go over 5%. We just did a can like this and the fenders were done first. Than the hood. Use knifeless on it and I’d bet the whole hood is done in a few hours tops.

A good seam along the area where the fender meets the hood and it hard to see.

Multiple pieces also will allow you to work the fender and hood pieces better with no tension at the wheel wells, edges and other problematic areas.


It is in essence a commercial wrap NOT a color change on a Corvette.

Thank you for that reply. So in this pic the bottom seam only?

 

[johnnysigns]

I would seam it exactly as you're showing in the last mockup. Fender first, vertical side of hood and then the horizonatal flat part of the hood on top. I'd definitely use knifeless tape and treat it like large inlays for a complex bumper recess.

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

That is correct. Fender, side of hood, top of hood.

Also do the fender “front to back” and draw the vinyl across the “50-50” / high point. This will allow the vinyl along the wheel wells easier and adding a little heat, the vinyl will practically wrap itself.

 

[Paul Nadeau]

That is correct. Fender, side of hood, top of hood.

Also do the fender “front to back” and draw the vinyl across the “50-50” / high point. This will allow the vinyl along the wheel wells easier and adding a little heat, the vinyl will practically wrap itself.

thank you how long would you predict this whole cab would take you? I just want to gauge myself

 

[Notarealsignguy]

I'd already have it painted and lettered up by now. Without 3 seams across the hood either. $2500 single stage Imron, good for 8-10 years.

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

thank you how long would you predict this whole cab would take you? I just want to gauge myself

3-4 hours tops

 

[Paul Nadeau]

3-4 hours tops

Seriously? Roof behind the cab everything?

 

[Paul Nadeau]

I'd already have it painted and lettered up by now. Without 3 seams across the hood either. $2500 single stage Imron, good for 8-10 years.

Awesome how soon can you be in northern vermont? Cause the quote up here was 10K

 

[Notarealsignguy]

Awesome how soon can you be in northern vermont? Cause the quote up here was 10K

I don't doubt it up there. That's crazy

 

[Paul Nadeau]

Hello guys, I have a truck scheduled to wrap next week and I'm wondering if anyone has experience doing the flat side into the big wheel wells. Is it possible to do in one piece and if so is it a nightmare? I am thinking of doing the well then a seem over it coming down on the side. I am fairly experienced and will be using 3M 2080 gloss black. I charged $2700 for the cab to be completely turned from red to black. Any thoughts on teh pricing? View attachment 162689

 

[Paul Nadeau]

Here are the final results. Open to any comments/criticism.

 

[Boudica]

Here are the final results. Open to any comments/criticism.

Looks great from here

 

[Paul Nadeau]

Looks great from here

That's the look I was going for lol. I tried to upload the close up video but it wouldn't let me

 

[GAC05]

Does look like good work. Must have been fun working on the back of the cab with the dump bed hanging over your head.

 

[johnnysigns]

Looks great

 

[Paul Nadeau]

Does look like good work. Must have been fun working on the back of the cab with the dump bed hanging over your head.

i was able to find a garage where i could raise it up but the rivets did a number on my finger tips

 

[Paul Nadeau]

Looks great

Thank you