Help / FAQ

Do I need a heat gun?

Heat gun is always recommended for post heating, helping the material relax, and allowing stretch; however, if you are doing a small project or working on relatively flat surfaces, you may not need it! Most of our vinyl/film can be stretched with heat and is needed when wrapping non-flat area to ease the application process. Some vinyl such as chrome or holographic vinyl's is more difficult or impossible to stretch due to an extra chrome layer that cannot be stretched. Over stretching vinyls with printed designs such as sticker bomb, camouflage, or carbon fiber will result in change of prints and pattern.

What’s dry application?

Dry application means applying material without any application solution. Typically means the material has an air release system on the adhesive layer to allow it to be squeegeed or pressed out.

What’s wet application?

Wet application means applying material with an application solution (slip & tack). Typically used with paint protection film or window tint to allow for easy repositioning.

What materials can I install dry?

A quick and easy way to check if a certain material is made for dry application, is to release a corner or small piece of the material from the backing sheet. Observe if the underside of the material has a grid or any "texture" present, if there is, it is meant for dry application. If the adhesive layer is smooth, it is intended as a wet application method only. Some materials are allowed to be installed both dry and wet, for example some options in the color ppf market. It is always recommended to confirm with manufacturer specifications as well.

Where can I get the wet apply solution?
You can purchase an application gel specific for paint protection film at most online or in-store material storefronts. Or you can simply mix a liquid solution at home.

Slip Solution: Water + 2-3 drops of neutral baby shampoo
Tack Solution: Use 91% rubbing alcohol (50%) mixed with water (50%).
(The mixing solution may need to adjusted according to the temperature and humidity.)

How do I remove the vinyl wraps?

Heat is always recommended when removing vinyl. Typicaly recommendations are to park the vehicle in the sun for a couple hours to soften the adhesive. As for PPF, we recommend using steam to help soften and release the material.

•Make sure to clean the vinyl surface before removal.

• If the material was improperly removed or aged beyond lifetime, it can leave adhesive behind. In this case, we recommend using adhesive remover (Essmo Adhesive Remover, Rapid Remover, etc.) and simply wipe off the adhesive!

What brand should I use? What are the differences between them?

There are typically two types of vinyl. Calendared and Cast vinyls.

Calendared: Typically, thicker and require more experienced installers as they stretch and flex differently to cast films. Calendared vinyl also has the best selection of unique and fun colors alongside PET Films (Plastic Backing) having ZERO orange peel. Popular brands are; Essmo, EzAutoWrap, Inozetek, TinyBot, TeckWrap. These vinyls are rolled during production which places some tension and pre-stretch in the material, this requires installers to understand how much the material will shrink and pullback when installed to prevent lifting. This alongside much higher post-heating temperatures, upwards of 270 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cast: A thinner more flexible vinyl due to different manufacturing process. Only a handful of brands are made using cast manufacturing; 3M, Avery, KPMF, and Oracle to name a few. These films are much easier to install but lack the finish and color of calendared films. Tend to have high amounts of orange peel and less general protection. Cost of casts films are also much higher due to manufacturing costs.

Do I wash my car right after I applied the vinyl?

No, please allow at least 48-72 hours before washing the vehicle. This allows the adhesive to care and bond correctly. Introducing moisture to the vehicle after installation is an easy way to cause lifting and failures.

What are air release channels?

Air release channels are patterns or textures, engrained in the adhesive layer of the vinyl or ppf. It allows for trapped air to escape like pathways when squeegeed. This allows for bubble-free installations and allows proper adhesion while allowing positionality. This technology is how vehicles are able to be wrapped despite contours unlike standard stickers you've experienced.

What size roll do you need?

We highly recommended you measure the size of your vehicle before any purchase. Based on typical information, we estimated some vehicles full wrap size need but please be aware, sizes vary on vehicle type and design and should not be taken as exact measurements:

Compact Car Full Wrap: 60in x 40ft (1.52m x 12.2m) 200 sq/ft. Examples: Neon, Focus, Impala , Civic, Mazda3, Golf TDI, Audi A3, BMW E36 and Mercedes C-Class.

Standard Car Full Wrap: 60in x 50-60ft (1.52m x 15.2m) 250 sq/ft. Examples: Charger, Viper, Trailblazer SS, Corvette, Mazda6, BMW 745, Range Rover, Porsche 911 and all sedans and coupes.

Large Trucks or SUVs Full Wrap: 60in x 65- 75ft (1.52m x 19.8m) 325 sq/ft. Examples: Escalade, Expedition, Mercedes GL, Dodge Ram and H2 Hummer.

If the product you like is not available in 60in please make sure to order an equal amount of vinyl to the sq/ft needed.

Please understand that we are not responsible if it is not enough to cover your vehicles. Buyer bears the responsibility to measure the amount of vinyl needed.

When should I use extra adhesion or 3M Primer 94?

With proper installation, you should not need an adhesion promotor or primer of any kind. Often times installers may use adhesive promoter for exposed edges or inlays to prevent lifting but with proper installation and post heating this is not necessary. We recommend edge sealing tape instead for exposed edges for proper hold in harsh conditions. The only recommended use of adhesion promotor is for surfaces that have low surface energy like some raw plastics or textured materials.

3M™ Tape Primer 94 can be used to promote adhesion of 3M tapes to surfaces such polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, PET/PBT blends, concrete, wood, glass, metal and painted metal surfaces.

I have never installed any vinyl, but I have watched a lot of YouTube guides, will I be able to finish the job perfectly?

Vinyl wrapping requires a lot of patience and experience, it is possible for first timers to install correctly but in most of the cases, it is hard to properly read tension and stretchability in the material. We highly recommend first time installer to purchase smaller pieces and practice, hoods, roofs, trims, and mirrors are great ways to practice wrapping different parts of a vehicle. If you require a perfect finish, we recommend speaking with a certified installer.

Can I use headlight film on taillights/fog lights?

Yes

Why has my order has been canceled?

The most common reason is that the item is currently unavailable or out of stock. Our inventory can move quickly, as we supply multiple retailers in addition to direct customers. Because of this volume, our system can occasionally mis-track certain items especially when it comes to returns or recently updated stock which may lead to temporary discrepancies in availability.

The second reason is that we are unable to process international orders for sizes over 36–60 inches in width, as USPS does not accept packages of that size. Oversized shipments must be sent via carriers such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL. If you would still like to proceed, please feel free to contact us and we can assist with arranging shipment. Please note that international shipping for oversized items can be quite costly often exceeding the price of the material itself.