Wrapping like 1LE.

[Soybeanrice]

http://www.amazon.com/3M-SATIN-Black...=3m+satin+wrap




I want to wrap my hood like the 1LE. Is this 5x6ft satin black wrap enough for the hood? and then is a 5x1 good enough for the trunk lid? I mostly want to do the hood because after a track day I can see why the hood is wrapped... lots of tire marks on my hood when i was done.

[rebelyell22]

hood should work, but that's not enough for the trunk. It's wider than 1'

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by Soybeanrice

http://www.amazon.com/3M-SATIN-Black...=3m+satin+wrap




I want to wrap my hood like the 1LE. Is this 5x6ft satin black wrap enough for the hood? and then is a 5x1 good enough for the trunk lid? I mostly want to do the hood because after a track day I can see why the hood is wrapped... lots of tire marks on my hood when i was done.

Hood, yes that film should work. Plenty of overlap. Trunk needs about a 4x3 probably or so. Better to have too much than not enough.

It's easy. Take your time and go slow. Did mine twice and helped a friend do his.

Mine






Friends on his 2011 SS

[VTSummit]

wrapping a trunk seems like it would be a real PITA... but I kinda want to do mine.

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by VTSummit

wrapping a trunk seems like it would be a real PITA... but I kinda want to do mine.

Take the spoiler off first... Debadged... I bet it's pretty easy with that removed. Wrap or plastidip the spoiler separate. That's what i would try.

[Soybeanrice]

My apologies... i thought the trunk part was just the trunk spoiler. not the entire trunk. is it the whole trunk?

What are some other tools you recommend for this... any specific razor or squeegee?

Also, what technique did you guys use for prep? Just some dishwasher soap or actual wax and grease remover? Aaaaand, I currently have rally strips from the factory. Do they just peel off easy and i can use some dishwasher soap to get rid of the glue (if there is any)?

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by Soybeanrice

My apologies... i thought the trunk part was just the trunk spoiler. not the entire trunk. is it the whole trunk?

What are some other tools you recommend for this... any specific razor or squeegee?

Need a nice sharp razor blade. And a felt edged squeegee. Heat gun or haidryer. These are dry applied air release films, dont use water unless the film calls for it.

[VTSummit]

I can't imagine stretching and shrinking vinyl enough to get the trunk done in one piece... then again my vinyl skills are "intermediate" at best.

[gajagfan]

Originally Posted by Soybeanrice

My apologies... i thought the trunk part was just the trunk spoiler. not the entire trunk. is it the whole trunk?

What are some other tools you recommend for this... any specific razor or squeegee?

Also, what technique did you guys use for prep? Just some dishwasher soap or actual wax and grease remover? Aaaaand, I currently have rally strips from the factory. Do they just peel off easy and i can use some dishwasher soap to get rid of the glue (if there is any)?

On a 1LE it is just the spoiler. They are not wrapped from the factory but I believe painted, but it should give you the look you are looking for.

[ELIC1]

wrapping the hood looks really good but I think it looks best when you have a vent or vents on the hood as well it brakes up the wrap...and looks way better then just 1 piece of vinyl

[Soybeanrice]

I have the SS vent, but its also black... I might just paint the vent later.

And ya I think 5x1 will be good for the spoiler

[Denis]

wrapped mine last week. a 6x5 sheet is the right size for the hood. unsure about the trunk though, but I would assume youd need more than 5x1....

[760bowtie]

For those of you who have done it, can it be done by myself or do you need two people?

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by 760bowtie

For those of you who have done it, can it be done by myself or do you need two people?

You can do it yourself, but it is much easier to have two people hold the film, have a third remove the backing and then have two people lay it on the hood like a sheet on the bed. Pull tight, but not to stretch to make it as smooth as possible on the initial set down on the sides, front and back. Then it is just a matter of working the air out. On my installs I worked from the middle of the hood out to the sides front to back. Each side independent. Take your time.

It can be done with one person by laying it on the hood, ensuring equal coverage, then taping one side down to the fender and then removing about half of the film/backing from the vinyl on the opposite side and work the air out. Then move to the other side, pull the film tight, remove the backing and lay down the other side.

You can use heat, but sparingly. You do not want to over stretch it as it will pull it thin. I used almost no heat my second time and only used it on a couple of tough spots when I helped a friend do his.

PM anytime with questions and I will try to help if I can.