This tutorial demonstrates how to install a vinyl wrap on the door handles of a silver Subaru BRZ. The video shows an installer breaking down the handle into sections to prevent edges from lifting over time.
Technique for Wrapping Door Handles
Door handles are among the most critical areas on a vehicle wrap because they serve as high touch points. To stop the material from failing, most handles require more than one piece of film. Using the natural body lines of the handle allows you to separate the installation into manageable steps.
First, install a single piece of film on the inside recessed curve of the handle. Next, install an overlay piece across the front face. This method turns a complex 3D shape into flat 2D planes, which makes the film much easier to lay down smoothly. Work out all the trapped air, cut the excess material down to shape, and tuck the edges firmly around the handle.
Vinyl Film Features
Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap uses a cast polymer hybrid build with German-made adhesive and a PET-backed finish designed to reduce orange peel.
FAQ
Why do car door handles require multiple pieces of vinyl?
Door handles are high touch points on a car where film can easily fail. Breaking the handle into multiple pieces turns a complex 3D shape into flatter planes, making the vinyl easier to install securely.
What is the proper order for wrapping a two-piece door handle?
Install the first piece on the inside recessed curve of the handle. After that, apply the overlay piece on the front face, work out the air, cut the film to shape, and tuck the edges.