This installation features Aura Vinyl wrap on a white 2017 to 2023 Tesla Model 3. In the video, Manny, the owner of Supreme Auto Styling, demonstrates how to achieve full coverage along the rear quarter panel and door jamb recess.
Knifeless Tape Technique
Manny notes that cutting can be the hardest part of an installation rather than laying the vinyl. To keep original paint hidden when the doors are closed, he feeds the vinyl wrap deep into the quarter panel recess.
Step-by-Step Edge Finishing
Manny follows specific steps to cut and set the recess line:
- Start on the edge and squeegee the film directly into the recess.
- Press the material down with a gloved finger to lock it where the knifeless tape sits.
- Post-heat the vinyl before pulling the tape line so the edge stays locked down.
- Pull the knifeless tape completely through the film.
- Remove the excess vinyl with the remaining tape strand and run a gloved finger over the cut edge.
Aura Vinyl wrap is a cast polymer hybrid film featuring German-made adhesive and a PET backing for a smooth finish.
FAQ
Why feed vinyl wrap into the quarter panel recess?
Feeding vinyl into the quarter panel ensures complete coverage so paint does not show when the doors are shut.
Why post-heat the wrap before pulling knifeless tape?
Heating the vinyl right before cutting ensures that the edge locks down securely along the recess line.
How is the vinyl edge finished after pulling knifeless tape?
After pulling the tape and clearing away the excess vinyl scrap, run a gloved finger along the cut edge to seal it down.