This tutorial shows how to wrap a curved recess on a grey Audi using vinyl wrap. It demonstrates proper cutting techniques so that the vinyl does not pull short or rip in deep body lines.
Why straight cuts fail
Straight relief cuts often fail when wrapping curved recesses. When you feed the material into the curve and apply heat, a straight cut tends to split open. This split pulls the vinyl back and leaves factory OEM paint showing.
Using rounded relief cuts
To stop vinyl from tearing, cut your relief cut into the shape of a circle or half circle. As you heat the film and work it into the recess, the rounded cut distributes tension so the vinyl will not split. If you feel tension building up again while feeding the film, make another rounded relief cut. Continue heating and working the material into the recess until the edge lays down clean.
Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap features a cast polymer hybrid construction with German-made adhesive, making it easier to heat and reposition through deep vehicle contours.
FAQ
Why do straight relief cuts tear during a vinyl wrap install?
Straight relief cuts split when you add heat and stretch material into curved recesses. This tearing pulls the vinyl back and reveals the factory paint underneath.
How do you stop relief cuts from splitting in deep recesses?
Cut your relief cuts in the shape of a circle or half circle. If tension builds up again while working the vinyl into the recess, make another rounded relief cut and apply heat.