Common Mistakes When Applying Color PPF
You have just invested in a premium dry-install color PPF and are excited to apply it to your car, hoping for a clean, perfect finish. Yet the process is more...
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Common Mistakes When Applying Color PPF
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Proper workflow: Wrapping Tesla hood with vinyl film | TeckWrap
The hood of Tesla is usually not complicated to wrap with vinyl film. With the right approach and workflow, it can become one easy-peasy. Here is how you can do...
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Leave the antenna on for vinyl wrapping | TeckWrap
Sometimes, it makes the vinyl wrapping process much easier when removing all the hardware in a section. But sometimes it is not. For example, when wrapping a roof, it is...
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Vinyl wrapping: Avoid adhesive dots | TeckWrap
When wrapping a hood or roof with vinyl wrap film, you will see peaks and curves on the section. They are generally not as hard to wrap as those deeply...
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Avoid uneven heat: vinyl wrapping recessed area
When heating a vinyl film on recessed areas during wrapping, the uncertainty is that you might make part of it too hot and too cold on its other areas. And...
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Vinyl cutting: Stretch with zero tension | TeckWrap
Usually, when you stretch a vinyl wrap film, there will be tension. And if you overstretch and cut it, a significant amount of wrinkles will occur when you apply heat...
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Vinyl installing: Safe emblem removal｜TeckWrap
Removing emblems can essentially help with the vinyl film wrapping process, as you can do the job more smoothly with no hassle. But this job can be tricky sometimes, especially...
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Fender wrapping: Leave the hardware｜TeckWrap
Is every hardware removal necessary for vinyl film wrapping? The answer might be no. If you are doing a color-change project with a white vehicle, would you consider removing all...
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Vinyl wrapping roof with grooves｜TeckWrap
A roof is not a tiny section to wrap with vinyl wrap film, and it is challenging to make everything under control when wrapping it. Thus, sometimes you might accidentally damage...
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Handle light scratches on vinyl film｜TeckWrap
Sometimes, you might accidentally hit your wrapped vehicle somewhere, a wall, for example. And the paint of it or scuffs might leave on the vinyl film. It can make people...
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Bumper wrapping: don’t jump to application immediately｜TeckWrap
A bumper is not a tiny section to wrap with vinyl wrap film, especially when it has recessed areas, which are usually challenging to handle. But here are some tips...
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Boost your wrapping efficiency with right tools｜TeckWrap
For a successful wrap job, you might need dozens of tools during the process. Some can boost your efficiency and provide a smooth experience, but others might not, and even...
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PPF install: Curvy mirror｜TeckWrap
For film wrapping, a curvy mirror is always a challenging section to handle. Here are the tips for wrapping such a mirror on a Porsche using an untrimmed piece of...
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Pearlescent vinyl: key facts that might save your day｜TeckWrap
A pearlescent vinyl wrap is a material with many shared characteristics like gloss film, but some differences can lead to another approach. Here are some key facts about it that...
