A 1997 to 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is wrapped around its circular taillight recess in a single piece. The video demonstrates how an installer works the material into a deep taillight pocket without using an inlay. While the caption advises that you should always inlay when you do not feel confident in your technique, practicing advanced methods helps with deep recesses.
One-Piece Recess Steps
To complete this recess in one piece, follow the process shown in the tutorial:
- Heat the section of film.
- Give the film a tiny punch with a gloved hand to slightly stretch the material and start rolling it around the edge.
- Cut out a relief cut in the shape of a circle to make feeding material easier.
- Apply more heat and feed the material into the recess as deep as possible without feeling restriction.
- Widen the relief cut to push the material further, repeat across all sides, and trim off any excess inside the circle.
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FAQ
Should you always wrap deep recesses in one piece?
You should always use an inlay when you do not feel confident in your technique. Trying one-piece installations is a good way to practice advanced wrapping skills.
How do you stretch vinyl into a circular taillight recess?
Heat the section and give it a tiny punch with a gloved hand. Cut a circular relief cut in the center and apply more heat as you feed the material into the pocket.
How do relief cuts help when wrapping a recess?
A relief cut makes it easier to feed the material into the recess without restriction. Widening the cut progressively allows you to push the vinyl deeper around the entire circle.