This video demonstrates silver vinyl wrap installation on a 2013-2016 Scion FR-S. The clip shows an installer eliminating vinyl tension around knifeless tape before executing a clean cut. Working with too much tension near cut lines can distort the film or pull the tape off line during an install.
Steps to Remove Tension
Instead of dangling the material off the car and hoping for the best, use this process to relieve stress across the film:
- Peel the vinyl back further than where the knifeless tape is placed on the panel.
- Tack the film down to the car body.
- Give the vinyl a little pinch so all the tension is gone.
- Give it a gentle tug so the material easily releases without stretching.
- Remove that line, lay your vinyl over the knifeless tape, and make the cut.
Film Performance
Releasing tension before cutting helps keep your lines straight and prevents unwanted pull. Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap uses a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive to provide pliability and repositioning on complex curves.
FAQ
How do you release tension over knifeless tape?
Peel the vinyl wrap back past the tape line and tack it down. Give the film a pinch to remove tension, then tug gently so it releases before you lay it flat to cut.
Why is vinyl tension an issue when using knifeless tape?
Leaving tension in the vinyl can cause the film to pull or distort along the cut line instead of releasing smoothly.
What type of adhesive does Aura Vinyl wrap use?
Aura Vinyl wrap uses German-made adhesive designed for pliability, repositioning, and fewer glue lines.