This tutorial demonstrates grey vinyl wrap installed on an Audi e-tron GT hood. The video shows the step-by-step process of laying out the film and applying squeegee pressure across a broad panel.
Proper Squeegee Technique
Beginners often squeegee too early, which creates wrinkles in the vinyl. To avoid this, you should glass the material out over the hood first. Once the film is flat, tack it down along the middle to create a center dividing line. From this center line, overlap your squeegee strokes continuously all the way to the outer edge of the panel.
Handling Soft Wrinkles
When soft wrinkles appear during installation, squeegee at the exact same angle that the wrinkles flow. Using the corner of the squeegee to cut through wrinkles allows trapped air to escape through an open pocket. If no opening exists for the air to exit, lift the material up to build a pocket before continuing. Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap uses a PET backing and German-made adhesive to allow clean repositioning during these steps.
FAQ
Why should you avoid squeegeeing vinyl immediately?
Squeegeeing too early causes wrinkles in the vinyl. Installers should first glass out the material and tack down a center dividing line.
How do you remove soft wrinkles while wrapping a hood?
Squeegee at the same angle that the wrinkles are flowing. Use the squeegee corner to direct air out through a pocket, or lift the material to create an exit.
How should squeegee strokes be directed on a hood wrap?
Create a tack line down the center of the panel. From that center line, overlap your squeegee strokes all the way outward to the hood edge.