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   Car wrap color preview on a Porsche 911 GT3

   See how different vinyl wrap colors look on your car with the Wrap Explorer tool.

   This video displays vinyl wrap colors including purple on a 2021 to 2024 Porsche 911 GT3, gold on a 2013 to 2020 Subaru BRZ, and silver on an Audi.

   Choosing a Wrap Color

   The video explains that picking a color is often the hardest part of vehicle wrapping because there are hundreds of options available. Many owners struggle to decide which wrap will look right under different lighting conditions or how a specific finish will appear on their actual vehicle. The demonstration shows that drivers no longer need to guess how colors look in person.

   Using the Wrap Explorer

   Instead of guessing what red chrome, gloss pink, or paint metallic orange will look like, you can see hundreds of different colors on your vehicle right now with the Wrap Explorer at auravinyl.com. This visualizer allows you to test different colors and lighting setups directly from your computer or phone before purchasing film.

   Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap features a PET-backed finish for a flatter look with less orange peel, and it uses a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive.

   FAQ

   How can I preview wrap colors on my car?

   You can see hundreds of different colors on your car right now with the Wrap Explorer tool at auravinyl.com. It lets you inspect how different wraps appear under various lighting conditions.

   What is the lifespan of Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap?

   Aura Vinyl vinyl wrap has an expected lifespan of 3 to 5 years when given proper care.

2. 

   Audi A7 Front Fender Wrap Guide for Beginners

   Learn how to wrap an Audi A7 front fender with beginner-friendly tacking and glassing steps.

   This is a beginner-friendly way to wrap a front fender, shown on a black 2019-2024 Audi A7. It works the fender in sections, from the front edge to the wheel well.

   Steps

   1. Cut the film to the fender's shape, leaving 1 to 2 inches of excess on each side.
   2. Roll the backing paper back and tack the front of the fender.
   3. Peel more backing paper up to the top corner, then peel downward from the corner.
   4. Glass out the back of the fender and cut off the loose backing paper.
   5. Tack the rear top side on the body line.
   6. Glass out the front side and lock the film in across the body line.
   7. Work out the air on the top, then peel the rest of the backing paper.
   8. Heat the lifted section and, with even tension, glass out the bottom.
   9. Work into the farthest edge of the wheel well, lay the blade against the edge and trim.

   Tips

   • Get the top flat and air-free before you peel the last of the backing paper.

   Aura Vinyl is a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, made for repositioning and smooth installs.

   FAQ

   How much excess vinyl should you leave when cutting a fender?

   Leave 1 to 2 inches of excess film around each side of the fender before tacking.

   How do you glass out the bottom section of the fender?

   Warm the entire lifted section with heat. Then hold an equal amount of tension to glass out the bottom side and work out the air.

   How do you trim the vinyl along the wheel arch?

   Work the material into the farthest edge of the wheel well. Lay your blade against the edge and follow it all the way through to cut.

3. 

   Audi RS7 Hood Wrap Wrinkle Removal Technique

   See how to lift, heat, and glass vinyl wrap to remove hood wrinkles properly.

   Squeegeeing alone won't fix every wrinkle or bubble. This video on a matte grey 2013-2018 Audi RS7 hood shows the method that does, one section at a time.

   Steps

   1. Pick the material up past your furthest wrinkle or bubble.
   2. Heat the material and work out the wrinkles. Don't pull hard while you heat.
   3. Pre-squeegee to get out any small pockets of air.
   4. Glass down the rest of the section.
   5. Squeegee out the entire glassed area.
   6. Repeat on the next section: pick it up, heat out the wrinkles, glass it down and squeegee out the air.

   Tips

   • Always lift past the last wrinkle, not just the one in front of you.
   • Gentle heat and light tension work better than pulling the film tight.

   Aura Vinyl is a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, made for repositioning, so you can lift a section and lay it down again.

   FAQ

   Can you squeegee out vinyl wrap wrinkles without lifting the film?

   No, squeegeeing alone will not fix the issue. You should lift the material past the furthest wrinkle or bubble, apply heat to remove wrinkles, and glass the film down before squeegeeing.

   How should heat be used when removing wrinkles from vinyl wrap?

   Warm the material to relax wrinkles, but do not pull super hard while applying heat. Once the wrinkles disappear, pre-squeegee small air pockets and glass the panel before final squeegeeing.

4. 

   How to wrap edges and cut vinyl straight

   Learn how to wrap panel edges and cut vinyl film straight without damaging car paint.

   Beginners tend to overstretch the film over an edge. This video shows how to wrap an edge with no tension and finish with a straight cut that doesn't touch your paint.

   Steps

   1. Glass the material, then squeegee all the air out from behind the vinyl.
   2. Tuck with your thumb, rolling the film over the edge.
   3. Work the top side of the edge before you go underneath.
   4. Lock in the bottom side of the edge.
   5. Lift the material up evenly across.
   6. At the lifted point, lay the blade down and cut across.

   Tips

   • Squeegeeing out the air first leaves no tension on the edge, so the film doesn't pull back.
   • Laying the blade flat at the lifted point keeps the cut straight and off your paint.

   Aura Vinyl is a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, made for pliability and repositioning, so edges tuck without fighting you.

   FAQ

   How do you avoid tension when wrapping vinyl edges?

   You can avoid edge tension by glassing the vinyl over the panel surface and squeegeeing out all the air before tucking. This ensures the film is not overstretched as it rolls over the edge.

   How do you cut vinyl wrap without cutting the car paint?

   Lift the excess vinyl material up evenly across the edge after tucking the underside. Then lay your blade down flat against the lifted vinyl and cut straight across off the paint surface.

5. 

   How to stretch vinyl wrap on a Mini Cooper

   Learn how stretching a larger section of vinyl wrap prevents discoloration marks and shrink-back.

   There is a right and a wrong way to stretch wrap film. This video on a silver Mini Cooper shows both side by side, and what happens to each piece when you post-heat.

   The wrong way

   • Lift a small section, heat it and stretch only that piece. You get a clear discoloration mark, and the film shrinks back when you post-heat.

   The right way

   1. Pick up the majority of the piece you need to stretch.
   2. Heat the whole lifted area.
   3. Stretch it and tack it down.
   4. Cut along the edge.
   5. Post-heat the material. A piece stretched this way stays where you put it.

   Tips

   • Only stretch if you absolutely have to, for example when you come up short on a panel.
   • Stretching a bigger section avoids discoloration marks and keeps the film from moving later.

   Aura Vinyl is a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, made for pliability and repositioning.

   FAQ

   Why does vinyl wrap discolor when stretched?

   Vinyl wrap discolors when heat and tension are focused on a tiny section of the material instead of being distributed across a larger piece.

   How do you stop vinyl wrap from pulling back after trimming?

   You stop vinyl from pulling back by lifting and heating a majority of the piece before stretching it, which relieves stress along the cut line during post-heating.

   When should you stretch vinyl wrap?

   You should only stretch vinyl wrap if you absolutely have to, such as when you come up short near an edge.

6. 

   Knifeless tape inlay between fender and pillar

   Learn how to use knifeless tape between the fender and pillar to prevent OEM paint from showing.

   An inlay between the fender and the pillar is a small step that keeps factory paint from showing at the seam. Here it is done on a silver car with knifeless tape and a tuck tool, before the full pillar is wrapped.

   Steps

   1. Lay out knifeless tape along the gap between the fender and the pillar.
   2. Slide in a piece of vinyl with the backing paper still on.
   3. Hold down the front edge and remove the rest of the backing paper.
   4. Use a tuck tool to lock the material in under the knifeless tape.
   5. Pull the knifeless tape and peel away the excess.
   6. Wrap the pillar: heat it, define the edge, and cut on the opposite edge.

   Tips

   • Roll the backing paper back a little before you slide the piece in. It comes off much easier.
   • Do the inlay before the pillar, so the pillar piece covers it cleanly.

   Aura Vinyl is a cast polymer hybrid film with German-made adhesive, made for repositioning and fewer glue lines.

   FAQ

   Why use a vinyl inlay between the fender and pillar?

   An inlay prevents OEM paint from showing through panel gaps. It creates a cleaner look for your wrap project.

   How do you easily remove vinyl backing paper in a narrow gap?

   Roll the backing paper back slightly before sliding the vinyl into the gap. Then hold down the front edge to pull the rest of the backing away.

   How do you finish the pillar panel over the inlay?

   Heat up the film, define the edge of the panel, and cut on the opposite edge to cover the seam cleanly.