A small inlay along the body line hides the seam on a pillar so no paint shows once the wrap is done. This video shows the method on a grey car with knifeless tape, a little heat and a flexible squeegee.
Steps
- Lay knifeless tape over the body line.
- Slide the small inlay piece into place and tack it down on the body line.
- With a little heat and a flexible squeegee, work the inlay into the hidden area.
- Pull the knifeless tape and remove the excess.
- Lay out the full pillar, then cut it on the opposite edge.
- Work the pillar material over the inlay with the flexible squeegee.
Tips
- Work the hidden part of the inlay in before you pull the tape, so the edge is already locked down.
- The inlay sits under the pillar piece, so the seam stays covered from every angle.
Aura Vinyl is a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, made for repositioning and fewer glue lines, which helps on small detail pieces like this one.
FAQ
How do you install an inlay along a body line?
Lay knifeless tape over the body line, position the inlay piece, and tack it down. Warm the film with a little heat, work the hidden area with a flexible squeegee, and pull the knifeless tape to remove the excess.
When do you lay the main pillar wrap over an inlay?
Lay out the main pillar vinyl after cutting and removing the excess inlay film. Then cut the opposite edge and squeegee the pillar material over the inlay seam.