This demonstration features an iridescent mint green finish applied with a custom vacuum wrap box. The video shows how to assemble a homemade vacuum station designed to wrap tiny parts and emblems. Heating the film and turning on a vacuum creates an airtight seal that pulls the vinyl cleanly over complex curves.
Materials and Assembly
Building the box requires a few basic hardware items:
- A metal utility tray from an Amazon Basics rolling cart
- Wood cut to fit the bottom of the tray
- DAP Alex Plus caulk or silicone sealant
- Clamps to secure the wood to the tray
Use a hole saw to cut an opening for your vacuum hose. Selecting a metal tray ensures the box does not break or collapse under suction. Spread caulk along the contact points, then secure the wood base to the metal tray with clamps until the seal is set.
Wrapping Small Parts
Place the small piece inside the finished box, heat the film until it softens, and turn on the vacuum to draw the material tightly around the edges. Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap uses a cast polymer hybrid construction with German-made adhesive to support clean forming around small items.
FAQ
What does a vacuum wrap box do?
A wrap box combines heat and vacuum suction to form an airtight seal around tiny objects. This pulls the vinyl wrap directly against the object to cover intricate contours without wrinkles.
What parts do you need to make a wrap box?
You need a metal utility cart tray, a fitted wood base, caulk, holding clamps, and a hole saw to create a vacuum hose port.
Why is a metal tray recommended over plastic?
A metal tray provides structural strength so the box will not crack or break when vacuum pressure is applied.