This installation demonstrates how to handle vinyl wrap on a car side skirt. The video shows an installer fixing a common problem where wrinkles form across a panel that has already been laid down.
Splitting Wrinkles Technique
Instead of picking up the whole panel, the installer lifts only the section where the wrinkles are located. Next, heat is applied to the vinyl wrap to prepare it for a method called splitting the wrinkles.
Here are the steps shown in the video:
- Lift the vinyl only where the wrinkles appear rather than pulling up the whole panel.
- Apply heat to the wrinkled area.
- Tack the center down to divide the large wrinkle into two smaller sections.
- Lift the top wrinkle, apply heat, and let the material relax onto the panel.
- Work out the remaining air so the side skirt is ready to cut and tuck.
Film Details
This method works cleanly when wrapping complex edges like side skirts. Aura Vinyl produces cast polymer hybrid vinyl wrap engineered with German-made adhesive and a PET-backed finish for smooth positioning.
FAQ
How do you fix wrinkles in vinyl wrap on a side skirt?
Instead of lifting the entire panel, pick up only the wrinkled section and apply heat. Tack down the center to divide the wrinkle into smaller parts, let the film relax, and squeegee out the remaining air.
What is splitting wrinkles in vinyl wrapping?
Splitting wrinkles is a technique where an installer tacks the center of a large wrinkle to divide it into two smaller sections. This makes bunched vinyl easier to relax with heat and lay flat.