This installation features a grey vinyl wrap applied to a 2012-2020 Subaru BRZ quarter panel.
Trimming to Relieve Tension
The installer demonstrates how to handle a large piece of wrap material around the rear quarter panel and wheel well. Working with an oversized sheet makes the process harder than it needs to be. Trimming the vinyl roughly to shape relieves tension across the panel. If you run into an issue in the center of the panel, cutting away the extra material around the edges allows you to lift and fix the problem with less effort. Always remember that you can cut more material off later, but you cannot add material back once it is cut.
Clearing the Wheel Well
On cars with heavy wheel camber, wide tires often catch loose vinyl hanging near the fender lip. Trimming the excess material around the wheel opening stops the film from sticking to the tire and rim. Once the extra wrap is removed, the remaining vinyl glasses out across the body lines smoothly.
Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap features a cast polymer hybrid construction with German-made adhesive for easy repositioning and fewer glue lines.
FAQ
Why should you trim excess vinyl before finishing a panel?
Trimming the material to shape relieves tension and makes it easier to fix issues in the center of the panel. You can always trim more off later, but you cannot replace material once it is cut.
How do cambered wheels affect quarter panel wrapping?
Cambered wheels can cause excess vinyl to get caught on the tire and wheel. Trimming the extra material away from the tire allows the wrap to glass out across the panel.