This demonstration features trim wrapping for a light blue Honda using a custom vacuum wrap box.
The video shows how a wrap box creates an airtight seal around tiny objects. When you heat up the material and turn on the vacuum, the suction pulls the film down cleanly over the part. This setup helps installers wrap small badges, emblems, and detailed pieces without wrinkling.
Materials and Assembly
Building the box requires simple hardware items:
- A metal tray from an Amazon Basics 3-tier rolling utility cart so it does not break under pressure
- Fitted wood from a local hardware store placed underneath the tray bottom
- Caulk applied along the edges to seal the parts together
- Clamps to hold the wood and tray together while securing the bond
- A hole saw to make an opening for your vacuum hose
After applying caulk between the wood base and metal tray, place clamps down to hold the pieces tightly together. Then use a hole saw to create a clean hole that matches your vacuum hose.
Using the Box
Once the box is airtight, place your emblem on the tray, heat the film, and activate your vacuum. Aura Vinyl manufactures vinyl wrap with a cast polymer hybrid construction and PET backing designed for smooth automotive applications.
FAQ
What does a vacuum wrap box do?
A vacuum wrap box creates an airtight seal around tiny objects. Once the material is heated, the vacuum pulls the film tightly around the part.
What materials do you need to build a DIY wrap box?
You need a metal tray from a rolling utility cart, fitted wood for the bottom, caulk, clamps, and a hole saw for the vacuum hose.
What type of caulk works best for a wrap box?
You can use DAP Alex Plus acrylic latex caulk or any standard caulk in black, white, or red to seal the joint between the wood and metal tray.