This tutorial demonstrates installing grey vinyl wrap along the recessed body lines of an Audi.
The video shows how to prevent vinyl wrap from popping up along tight contours. An installer uses masking tape as an analogy to show proper technique on the car panel. If you try to force the material directly into the groove after stretching over it, the adhesive will not stick. Instead, feeding the material into the groove allows it to conform correctly.
Proper feed technique
The same principle applies when you install automotive vinyl. You should feed the film all the way across the panel from one side to the other. Feeding the material directly into the recess instead of bridging across the gap keeps the film locked down. Following this method ensures the finished body line looks clean and stays firmly adhered without lifting over time.
Aura Vinyl makes cast polymer hybrid vinyl wrap featuring German-made adhesive and a PET-backed finish for smooth results on vehicle panels.
FAQ
Why does vinyl wrap lift out of body lines?
Vinyl wrap lifts when it is forced or stretched into a recess rather than fed into it. Forcing the material creates tension that pulls the film away from the panel.
How do you install vinyl wrap into deep recesses?
Feed the material all the way across the panel from one side to the other directly into the recess. This allows the vinyl to conform correctly and stay down.