Question to those with vinyl wrapped roof... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gord1895 · 01-06-2014, 04:53 PM

Hey guys I have been searching around and seen a few people with vinyl on their roof. I am wanting to do this but am a little concerned with how to approach laying the film down. Are you guys who did it yourself starting in the middle and squeegeing (real word?) outwards? From my experience, which is a full wrap on a couple motorcycles and a roof wrap on an evo x, I see the ridges in the roof causing an issue. If I could get any added tips I would greatly appreciate it.

Ammonia · 01-06-2014, 06:49 PM

The ridges are a PITA and the reason I went through two sheets before giving up lol

Ny Brz · 01-06-2014, 08:28 PM

Yup ridges were a PITA, you could pull it off with one person but 2 would be preferable. I tried it with a buddy of mine was unsuccessful, so a friend referred me to his bud who hooked me up. He did the rear half first, but said the ridges ridges were a pain, but he was able to do it perfectly.

vincent201089 · 01-06-2014, 08:31 PM

Same here. Gave up after 2 sheets. Thinking about go to a pro. Lol

gord1895 · 01-07-2014, 10:02 AM

Alright so at least I am not alone I guess haha. I have done a few motorcycle tanks and somehow pulled it off even with my lack of patience but those pieces are much smaller when you mess up. I guess I will have to give in and find a place who does good work around here then. Thanks!

Rayme · 01-07-2014, 10:44 AM

The roof is super easy compared to things like bumpers. Ask a pro to do it. I did it for a living a bit before but if you ask me, the type of material makes a big difference. The 3M 1080 is so good to handle it's hard to mess it up. Look up videos on youtube.

Bluebatmobile · 01-07-2014, 06:07 PM

There are plenty of you tube videos showing how to install. On anothe note, I have these overlays available in super glossy, satin/matte, and carbon fiber finishes, if anyone's interested. Just email me. Pics in my gallery below

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B@t

Bluebatmobile · 01-07-2014, 06:09 PM

also here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15927

B@t

01-06-2014, 04:53 PM	#1
gord1895 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Lightning Red BRZ Limited Location: Auburn WA Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Question to those with vinyl wrapped roof... Hey guys I have been searching around and seen a few people with vinyl on their roof. I am wanting to do this but am a little concerned with how to approach laying the film down. Are you guys who did it yourself starting in the middle and squeegeing (real word?) outwards? From my experience, which is a full wrap on a couple motorcycles and a roof wrap on an evo x, I see the ridges in the roof causing an issue. If I could get any added tips I would greatly appreciate it.

01-06-2014, 06:49 PM	#2
Ammonia Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Whiteout FRS, Audi A4, 135i (sold) Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 918 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 567 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The ridges are a PITA and the reason I went through two sheets before giving up lol __________________ boooooooooooooooooost

01-06-2014, 08:28 PM	#3
Ny Brz Hella Flush Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 1,090 Thanks: 170 Thanked 332 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yup ridges were a PITA, you could pull it off with one person but 2 would be preferable. I tried it with a buddy of mine was unsuccessful, so a friend referred me to his bud who hooked me up. He did the rear half first, but said the ridges ridges were a pain, but he was able to do it perfectly. __________________ Ny BRZ's Build

01-07-2014, 10:44 AM	#6
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The roof is super easy compared to things like bumpers. Ask a pro to do it. I did it for a living a bit before but if you ask me, the type of material makes a big difference. The 3M 1080 is so good to handle it's hard to mess it up. Look up videos on youtube. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

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01-06-2014, 08:31 PM	#4
vincent201089 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: frs Location: garden grove Posts: 241 Thanks: 249 Thanked 81 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same here. Gave up after 2 sheets. Thinking about go to a pro. Lol

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gord1895 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Lightning Red BRZ Limited Location: Auburn WA Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alright so at least I am not alone I guess haha. I have done a few motorcycle tanks and somehow pulled it off even with my lack of patience but those pieces are much smaller when you mess up. I guess I will have to give in and find a place who does good work around here then. Thanks!

01-07-2014, 06:07 PM	#7
Bluebatmobile Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Location: San Diego Posts: 763 Thanks: 91 Thanked 174 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	There are plenty of you tube videos showing how to install. On anothe note, I have these overlays available in super glossy, satin/matte, and carbon fiber finishes, if anyone's interested. Just email me. Pics in my gallery below . B@t

01-07-2014, 06:09 PM	#8
Bluebatmobile Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Location: San Diego Posts: 763 Thanks: 91 Thanked 174 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	also here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15927 B@t

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