black matte paint for cars Wrapping vinyl wrap film around fixed handle

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It is much easier to wrap vinyl wrap around door handles with vinyl wrap. For some cars, black matte paint for cars however, the door handle cannot be removed because it is wired to the vehicle's door on the long side. The wired handle makes wrapping difficult as the installer must move the film around and create an inlay for it later. Here's a trick to make the problem easier: Use the pre-stretch technique.

To begin, clean the handle well. Next, tape masking tape to reduce the surface energy. black matte paint for cars Otherwise, the handle could grab vinyl wrap film. Next, secure the door panel with magnets. Use a marker pen or pencil to draw a hole in your wired spot. It is important to not make the hole larger than it actually is. Once you have traced the shape, cut it. Only remove about half the backing paper. black matte paint for cars Place the backing paper over the door that you are covering, and heat the area around it. Once the film has warmed up, you can spread it evenly with your hands. Once the film is stretched enough, you can lift it up and stick it to the door. black matte paint for cars Now you can insert the handle into this hole. Place the film under the handle and ensure that the hole is aligned with the wired spot. black matte paint for cars You may need to make multiple adjustments in order to achieve this. Be patient and take your time. Once the film has been properly placed around the wired area, heat it again. black matte paint for cars Now the material will shrink to its original form and fit perfectly around the wired spot. Now wrap the door as normal. www.vinylcarwrapshop.com Once everything is done, you can put the handle back into place. Find out more about wrap tips at teckwrap.com door handle Fixed handle Removal