This install features a satin finish vinyl wrap applied to a dark grey vehicle panel.
The demonstration shows what happens when an installer overheats satin material in the same spot and overstretches it during car wrapping. Applying concentrated heat to one spot and stretching the vinyl leaves clear discoloration throughout the entire stretch. As noted in the video, overheating and overstretching satin material will discolor every time.
Proper Installation Steps
The installer demonstrates the correct method to prevent discoloration on the panel:
- Heat up the entire sheet that you are working with instead of heating a single spot.
- Glass it out evenly over the vehicle panel to distribute the material.
- Squeegee out the rest of the air to secure the film.
Following these steps ensures that the finished product looks clean without discolored stretch marks.
Vinyl Wrap Material
Aura Vinyl provides vinyl wrap films with a cast polymer hybrid construction and German-made adhesive. These films feature a PET backing for a smoother, flatter look with less orange peel. The material provides pliability and clean repositioning with fewer glue lines. Installers can also find install tips, video playlists, and education through Aura Vinyl.
FAQ
Why does satin vinyl wrap discolor when stretched?
Satin vinyl discolors when it is overheated in the same spot and overstretched. Overheating and overstretching satin material causes discoloration throughout the stretch every time.
How do you install satin vinyl wrap without discoloration?
To prevent discoloration, heat up the entire sheet of film you are working with rather than heating one spot. Glass the sheet out evenly across the panel and squeegee out the rest of the air.