This tutorial demonstrates how to tuck green vinyl wrap cleanly behind rubber seals on a car. The video shows an installer working along a window edge using a simple shop technique to prevent the film from grabbing or wrinkling.
Tucking Steps
To get a tight edge without tearing the film, follow these steps:
- Cut the vinyl on the opposite edge of the panel.
- Fold a piece of backing paper in half with the slick side facing outward, creating a sharp crease.
- Slide the folded backing paper directly between the vinyl wrap and the rubber seal.
- Use a thin hard squeegee to tuck the vinyl behind the backing paper.
- Shimmy the backing paper along the seam while continuously tucking the film behind it.
Edge Finish
Using the slick backing paper keeps the adhesive from sticking to the rubber before it reaches the proper depth. As you move along the channel, the material seats smoothly for a flush, professional finish. Aura Vinyl provides vinyl wrap with a cast polymer hybrid construction and PET backing designed for clean installation and repositioning.
FAQ
How do you tuck vinyl wrap behind rubber seals?
Slide a piece of backing paper folded slick side out between the vinyl and the seal. Then use a thin hard squeegee to tuck the film behind the paper.
Why do installers use backing paper when tucking vinyl?
The slick side of the folded paper allows the film to slide into the molding channel smoothly without sticking to the rubber.