What techniques do you guys use to cut perforated vinyl without it messing up on edges?

[0igo]

So this question is mostly for car windows that have a rubber edge trim around the windows, where you cant easily glide the blade along it, how do you guys cut perforated vinyl without cutting the rubber?

 

[ExecuPrintGS]

If you aren't confident in your cutting skills either Knifeless tape or these: WrapSlipCut MagicMaster

 

[Starter]

You should cut back from the rubber approx. 1/8" and edge seal the perf with 8519 or edge sealer.

 

[papabud]

when i have window perf i cut it 1 of 2 ways. a good tuck and edge cut or i have a little metal washer i put the knife into and it glides along making a uniform cut

 

[Dan360]

I tend to just use my finger(s) between the knife and frame as a spacer. Might not be the safest, but I find it easier to adjust for width and faster than reaching for another tool.

 

[shoresigns]

I tend to just use my finger(s) between the knife and frame as a spacer. Might not be the safest, but I find it easier to adjust for width and faster than reaching for another tool.

This is what I do. Just brace your fingers on the edge of the window wherever you can, and cut carefully. Takes a bit of practice. Try one of those mini snap-blade knives—I find them much easier to hold steady and cut straight than an X-acto, which just wobbles all over the place.

 

[S'N'S]

It also pays to use stainless blades so you don't scratch the window. If your a bit heavy handed a standard blade will scratch where you cut on the glass.

 

[0igo]

when i have window perf i cut it 1 of 2 ways. a good tuck and edge cut or i have a little metal washer i put the knife into and it glides along making a uniform cut

I'm trying to picture the washer but can't lol. Could you post a picture sometime?