This tutorial features green vinyl wrap installed on a 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3. The video shows an installer tucking the film under the rubber window pillar seal on easy mode.
Easy pillar tucking steps
To tuck wrap along tight window rubber without snagging the material, follow these steps from the video:
- Lift the material up off of the seal.
- Take a piece of backing paper, fold it in half, and make a sharp crease.
- Insert the folded backing paper between the rubber seal and the vinyl.
- Use a hard-edge squeegee to tuck the material into place.
- Slide the backing paper over as you work, and never pass up the backing paper while tucking.
Clean finish on rubber seals
The folded backing paper creates a smooth barrier that keeps the squeegee from catching against the rubber. Sliding the paper along the pillar lets you tuck the vinyl neatly under the trim. Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap uses a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, making it pliable and easy to tuck cleanly behind vehicle seals.
FAQ
How do you tuck vinyl wrap behind rubber window seals?
Lift the vinyl off the seal and place a piece of folded backing paper with a sharp crease between the seal and the film. Use a hard-edge squeegee to tuck the material, sliding the backing paper along without passing it.
Why do installers use backing paper to tuck wrap?
Backing paper stops the tool from catching on the rubber seal. It acts as a guide so the squeegee can slide smoothly and tuck the film cleanly.