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[Noodle1791]

I'm gonna plastisol the front v as the shape is quite complex so thought spray would be good. I'll post the results when it's done on another thread.

I'll be interested to see the results of this! I'm only going to have a crack with the vinyl as i've got some left from the centre which should cover the V. I concede that it does look like it'll be a pita without taking it off the car but i'm certianly not removing the clam for that purpose

No worries ill keep you posted. I meant plastidip!

[luke.]

Just read through this and seen all the work people have done themselves. Top work and worthy of a free bump incase other peple have not seen this thread yet

[wantsum]

Good guide, think I will have a go can sombody point me in the direction/link where to get the vinyl from cheers.

[kingwowns]

I bought vehicle standard ORACAL vinyl in a good match for calypso red from viperstripes...£20 plus p&p was enough
to wrapped my hardtop last weekend and just done the surround today!

ViperStripes Direct

[wantsum]

Cheers will ahave a look and get some ordered

[MrSimba]

Great guide Steve - thanks!

Gave it a go this week and for a 'first' attempt I'm pleased

Easy to do a sunstrip whilst your there as well!

Edited by MrSimba, 05 November 2011 - 08:38 PM.

[CocoPops]

I bought vehicle standard ORACAL vinyl in a good match for calypso red from viperstripes...£20 plus p&p was enough
to wrapped my hardtop last weekend and just done the surround today!

I've just ordered the Anthracite colour from there too as the it's a VERY close match to the Anthracite TD wheels.

[-Dab-of-Oppo-]

Don't suppose you know of one that is a good match to 2OU silver do you?

[haggi961]

Has anyone got a link to the vinyl they have used as im going to have a go at this again.

[ChrisS1]

Sorry bud, forgot to reply to your pm! Will have a look what I used now

[haggi961]

Its ok mate as i actually forgot i asked you

[Judderman]

I had a stab at this a few weeks ago, needless to say I removed it as it hadn't tacked properly to the very bottom of the screen (the bit that disappears into the front clam and was down to me not degreasing it properly) but I did find it hard to get it flush at both top corners and along the top window frame where it drops in between the rubber seal as it kept creasing up in there. is there any advise to getting these bits nice and tidy, it didn't put me off trying again so will be having another blast now i had a better idea of what i'm doing

[Anarchy]

Don't suppose you know of one that is a good match to 2OU silver do you?

 

 

Just wondering if anyone ever did silver on silver with good results?  If so What vinyl did you use?  

[Renny]

I had a stab at this a few weeks ago, needless to say I removed it as it hadn't tacked properly to the very bottom of the screen (the bit that disappears into the front clam and was down to me not degreasing it properly) but I did find it hard to get it flush at both top corners and along the top window frame where it drops in between the rubber seal as it kept creasing up in there. is there any advise to getting these bits nice and tidy, it didn't put me off trying again so will be having another blast now i had a better idea of what i'm doing

 

The best advice I can offer is use heat. A hairdryer will allow you to heat it enough to stretch it. Be careful not to over strtech as it will rip. They say the more expensive the vinyl the more stretchy it is but I used cheap stuff and it worked well.

 

I did my windscreen and it was okay ish but I also did my dash plate and the panel betwen the door and air intake vents. Oh and my petrol cap surround. They are as good now as they were about a year ago when I did them.

 

I then changed my rear view mirror and cracked the windscreen in the process. This meant a new exige black surround windscreen (retails at nearly £1500) for £75 insurance excess.

 

Keep trying; it gets easier.  

[VX220BOB]

I got a price of £150 for wrapping my screen, and my screen was chipped so I got a new black surround screen via insurance for £75 excess. But my screen would have been £750 for black surround and £800 for silver surround.

[Defcon5]

Is the screen surround part of the actual windscreen then?

[Ormes]

To all intents and purposes... yes.