DIY Day

[LXXXV1]

Originally Posted by ringo16

So I massively failed my first attempt at wrapping my taillights in red vinyl? So can anybody help me vinyl wrap my taillight?

I just vinyl wrapped my interior trim. I'm proud of the pieces I actually primered before wrapping but I need to redo the pieces I didn't primer. I don't mind taking a shot at it, if it's similar to interior vinyl, and you have the vinyl wrap to spare lol. I have plenty of 3M primer to spare too and I have the proper tool to flatten/spread the vinyl. No promises though lol as I'm learning just looking for more experience before wrapping my brothers side vents.

[LXXXV1]

Originally Posted by ryoma

chicken wing wrap?

Originally Posted by BRZtoni

LOL ROOF

I have 3M primer if you need it for the wrap Toni. It was a bitch to acquire.

[BRZtoni]

Originally Posted by LXXXV1

I have 3M primer if you need it for the wrap Toni. It was a bitch to acquire.

aiight bro, yeah might need it huh?

[ringo16]

Originally Posted by LXXXV1

I just vinyl wrapped my interior trim. I'm proud of the pieces I actually primered before wrapping but I need to redo the pieces I didn't primer. I don't mind taking a shot at it, if it's similar to interior vinyl, and you have the vinyl wrap to spare lol. I have plenty of 3M primer to spare too and I have the proper tool to flatten/spread the vinyl. No promises though lol as I'm learning just looking for more experience before wrapping my brothers side vents.

Thanks. I ordered the set from bluebat so I'd have to order another one... Idk if I'd want to gamble another $40.
It was actually much more ore difficult than I expected. The corners and sides lead to a bunch of creasing. I need a ton more practice and maybe a heat gun...

[LXXXV1]

Originally Posted by ringo16

Thanks. I ordered the set from bluebat so I'd have to order another one... Idk if I'd want to gamble another $40.
It was actually much more ore difficult than I expected. The corners and sides lead to a bunch of creasing. I need a ton more practice and maybe a heat gun...

I have a heat gun too. I don't think the taillights would be too bad. I nailed my center trim and door handles. Radio trim was OK, would've nailed it if I primered the rounded edges. AC vents, steering wheel, and shift trim need to be redone, but if you look at what they all had in common, they're all circular. Taillights don't look too bad. Primer makes it hold a LOT better and heat gun would give the tape a little more play. Make sure you use one of these to or you may ruin the wrap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351385583233...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[BRZtoni]

@LXXXV1 roof wrap day?

[swarb]

Bump for roof wrap day. Anyone have experience? We should just buy a roll.

[Bluebatmobile]

Originally Posted by ringo16

Thanks. I ordered the set from bluebat so I'd have to order another one... Idk if I'd want to gamble another $40.
It was actually much more ore difficult than I expected. The corners and sides lead to a bunch of creasing. I need a ton more practice and maybe a heat gun...

Yes! You need a heat gun or hairdryer, to make the vinyl soft and pliable. I can do another set at considerable discount for you . Email me.

B@t™

[VIC_BRZ]

Is there a date set for the next DIY Day? I just bought some ARK Performance lowering springs and was debating on trying to diy it or pay a shop $200.

[aegisdrgn]

Originally Posted by VIC_BRZ

Is there a date set for the next DIY Day? I just bought some ARK Performance lowering springs and was debating on trying to diy it or pay a shop $200.

We're gonna need spring compressors, or rent them from Autozone.

[ryoma]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

We're gonna need spring compressors, or rent them from Autozone.

there's also a "cheat" way to do it by taking off the retaining nut of the shocks while the car is on the floor and then jack it up so that you use the car weight as a spring compressor. you don't even have to unbolt the assembly from the hub (for the front at least)

[VIC_BRZ]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

We're gonna need spring compressors, or rent them from Autozone.

Ya I can go rent them from autozone

[aegisdrgn]

Originally Posted by ryoma

there's also a "cheat" way to do it by taking off the retaining nut of the shocks while the car is on the floor and then jack it up so that you use the car weight as a spring compressor. you don't even have to unbolt the assembly from the hub (for the front at least)

lol, since we're on the topic of cheating...we can also use zipties...

[ryoma]

Originally Posted by aegisdrgn

lol, since we're on the topic of cheating...we can also use zipties...

zipties... the answer to everything.