vinyl wrapping plastic window trim / pillars

snahfu

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I tried wrapping the window trim with 3m gloss black vinyl I bought from amazon but it ended up only looking decent. There were bubbles and overlaps in the vinyl making it look pretty bad up close.

Are there any precut vinyls out there or thicker vinyl pieces that you can just stick on the car?

Maybe I should remove the trim first and apply the vinyl? and If so, are there any tutorials on how to remove them including the triangle piece on the corner.


This is for a 2014 civic.

Thanks!
 
Heat gun and if you're having trouble with positioning or it sticking before you're ready, mix up a spray bottle of water and like 1 drop of dish soap. Spray the surface, the vinyl, and your hands so nothing sticks. It'll give you more working time and then use a squeegee to push the water out from behind it.

Heat gun lets you stretch and tighten the vinyl around edges nicely.

Both methods have their uses. Just depends. I'd do like webby posted up and watch a ton of youtube vids on installing vinyl. A lot is trial, error, and practice.
 
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