This demonstration covers how to stretch silver vinyl wrap without causing damage to the material. The video shows the right and wrong way to stretch vinyl when you come up short on coverage during an install. When installers stretch only a small lifted section after heating, the film develops a clear discoloration mark. That concentrated tension also causes issues later in the install. When you cut the edges and apply post-heat, a piece stretched in a tiny area shrinks back from the edge. To avoid this problem, pick up the majority of the panel or section you need to extend. Heat that larger piece evenly before pulling and tacking it down. Spreading the tension across a larger area prevents discoloration marks. When you post-heat the material after trimming along the edge, the vinyl stays firmly in place instead of pulling back. Stretching should only be done when you absolutely have to get out of a jam. Aura Vinyl offers vinyl wrap made with a cast polymer hybrid film and German-made adhesive for dependable repositioning.
FAQ
Why does vinyl wrap discolor when stretched?
Discoloration marks appear when you heat and stretch a tiny, isolated section of the film instead of spreading the tension across a larger area.
How do you stop vinyl wrap from pulling back after trimming?
Lift a majority of the piece you need to stretch and heat it before tacking it down. When you post-heat, the material will stay in place rather than shrinking back.
When should you stretch vinyl wrap?
You should only stretch vinyl wrap if you absolutely have to get out of a jam when you come up short on coverage.