This guide demonstrates a pink vinyl wrap on a Tesla Model S door handle. Instead of a standard chrome delete, the installer changes the color of the factory trim using knifeless tape and heat.
Door Handle Wrapping Steps
The installer breaks the handle wrap down into manageable sections:
- Lay knifeless tape across the body line for the first section.
- Lay vinyl over the top of the handle and work out all trapped air.
- Make a center relief cut to roll material over the edge, leaving an eighth of an inch to fold inside.
- Pull the knifeless tape to cut the seam, then slice along the opposite edge near the door.
- Position a second line of knifeless tape over the seam and wrap the face piece using light heat before the final pull.
Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap features a PET backing and cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive to help you wrap tight vehicle components smoothly.
FAQ
How do you trim vinyl on a Tesla Model S door handle?
The installer places knifeless tape along the body line and seam, then pulls the tape through to cut clean edges without using a blade on painted surfaces.
How much vinyl material should be left inside the handle edge?
Leave about an eighth of an inch of material on the inside edge so it can fold over cleanly.