Beginners tend to overstretch the film over an edge. This video shows how to wrap an edge with no tension and finish with a straight cut that doesn't touch your paint.
Steps
- Glass the material, then squeegee all the air out from behind the vinyl.
- Tuck with your thumb, rolling the film over the edge.
- Work the top side of the edge before you go underneath.
- Lock in the bottom side of the edge.
- Lift the material up evenly across.
- At the lifted point, lay the blade down and cut across.
Tips
- Squeegeeing out the air first leaves no tension on the edge, so the film doesn't pull back.
- Laying the blade flat at the lifted point keeps the cut straight and off your paint.
Aura Vinyl is a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, made for pliability and repositioning, so edges tuck without fighting you.
FAQ
How do you avoid tension when wrapping vinyl edges?
You can avoid edge tension by glassing the vinyl over the panel surface and squeegeeing out all the air before tucking. This ensures the film is not overstretched as it rolls over the edge.
How do you cut vinyl wrap without cutting the car paint?
Lift the excess vinyl material up evenly across the edge after tucking the underside. Then lay your blade down flat against the lifted vinyl and cut straight across off the paint surface.
