This tutorial shows a grey vinyl wrap being applied to the quarter panel and gas cap of a grey car.
Wrapping the Gas Cap Recess
The installer begins on the quarter panel around the fuel door. Messing up the gas cap can ruin the look of the entire wrap. Start by heating the edge and outlining the seam with your finger. For the first cut, cut along the opposite edge on the gas cap side. Give the material a slight pre-tuck before opening the door, then pop it open and complete the tuck on the inside edge.
Wrapping the Fuel Door
Next, remove the old piece from the fuel cap door and place down a fresh section of vinyl wrap. Squeegee out all the trapped air from behind the vinyl, apply heat, and lock in the edge. Cut the excess film using the opposite edge on the quarter panel side as a guide. After removing the scrap vinyl, pre-tuck the edges before opening the cap again. A key tip is to work the corners and rounded sections first, which keeps the material from wrinkling on the inside edges.
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FAQ
Where do you cut when wrapping around a fuel door?
When trimming the quarter panel, cut along the opposite edge on the gas cap side. When wrapping the fuel door itself, use the opposite edge on the quarter panel side as your cutting guide.
How do you keep vinyl wrap from wrinkling inside the gas cap?
Pre-tuck the material before popping the door open. Work the corners and rounded areas first to prevent wrinkles from forming on the inside seams.