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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
Finally got round to doing this. Originally I had walnut. Hardest bits where the vents either side of the dash due to the curvature.Still have tops of door bins and rear centre console to do. I'm very happy with the results cost 30 quid and a bit of patience
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22nd Apr 2014 4:40pm |
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rej Member Since: 06 Jan 2014 Location: Stevenage Posts: 496 |
Looks good in the photos.
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22nd Apr 2014 4:51pm |
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Robert Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Perigueux Posts: 2288 |
, also like the striping on the side window, must be a lot of work... |
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22nd Apr 2014 4:53pm |
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
Thanks chaps. All parts removed from car much easier and allows you to wrap around back of trim for more secure fitting. With wrap you do get a slight orange peel finish that's unavoidable. Good news is it's all reversible I'm really impressed how it's turned out though two tips heat and stretch Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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22nd Apr 2014 4:59pm |
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Welshdragon Member Since: 20 Jan 2012 Location: here and there...but not where I should be Posts: 1899 |
Nice tidy job by the looks of the pictures, well done and not for a lot of moneys either. Where did you get the wrap from? If it dont work.......burn it!
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22nd Apr 2014 5:09pm |
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
Bought from a company called carwrapdirect. Its a higher end wrap thats bubble free and has lifespan of up to 10 years when used on interiors. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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22nd Apr 2014 5:13pm |
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JOKER Member Since: 11 Sep 2008 Location: Sconnie Botland Posts: 15876 |
Very nice Conor , your talents are wasted ...... ====================================
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22nd Apr 2014 5:50pm |
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paulmoran2 Member Since: 27 Nov 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 1422 |
Lovely job....very impressive GONE 2010 Facelifted 3.6 TDV8 - Stornoway Grey + 22" Overfinch Olympus
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22nd Apr 2014 7:05pm |
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Ragerover Member Since: 01 Feb 2011 Location: Newcastle Posts: 220 |
Great job Growing old is compulsory Growing up is optional |
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22nd Apr 2014 7:38pm |
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Av_dave Member Since: 31 Dec 2012 Location: Stourbridge West Midlands Posts: 109 |
Top work, how hard is it too apply? The difference between theory and reality is that in theory it will work. |
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22nd Apr 2014 7:40pm |
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paul271 Member Since: 19 Oct 2013 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 502 |
Looks really good. |
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22nd Apr 2014 8:28pm |
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
First and foremost use something like surgical spirit to rub down piece of trim to remove any polish etc. Straight pieces are easy. I practiced on those to refine my technique. After a few pieces I was wrapping like M.C Hammer Key is to apply enough heat not too much a bit at a time on each section this allows the wrap to become pliable and it can then be stretched over curves etc. Having the confidence to stretch the vinyl is key on items such as the dash ends as these are more prone to rippling etc . Overall though I think it was easy having never wrapped before Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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22nd Apr 2014 8:29pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16284 |
Top job that man Did my two drivers side door lower bins today Conner Well, our friendly window tinter fella did |
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22nd Apr 2014 10:34pm |
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Googsy Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous. Posts: 2947 |
I was trying to remove door cards but give up. I take it if I just undo screw either side of door pocket on door cards I should have enough access to remove screws holding strip that runs along top of door pocket? Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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22nd Apr 2014 10:53pm |
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