If you have an issue with your vehicle someone here can probably help you. Paint is very good except for some small chips in the paint around the nose and hood… Small chips the largest about 1\16 ” can’t the chips be filled? Thanks in advance. A vinyl wrap should stick to your newly painted matte finish with no issues, but we recommend a test piece of vinyl be applied to a small, inconspicuous area first just to be sure. When it comes to designs and branding your vehicle with logos, you simply cannot beat what vinyl wrap has to over. Seriously, it's just a car. If you are looking at your vehicle, wondering if a wrap is the right choice for you, here are images of some paint conditions that just won’t work. Most of the vinyl we use is Oracal 651 series 6-year (or better); it’s … No Prius Podcasts. Clear coat failure is not a candidate for a vinyl wrap. If you do sand, we suggest using at least 1,000 or even 2,000 grit. INFINITI Global’s Rebelle Ready QX80 Wrap Design Gains Attention Across the Globe, #HangInThereDesigners: Mental Health Struggles in the Creative Industry. Clear Coat onto Your Vinyl Wrap However, there are a few things you should know first. Matte black vinyl can be an option for bad paint. Will a wrap stick to it or would i have to strip it and paint it with a gloss smooth finish? Hi – I’m in Orange County CA. Once I know specifically what your question is, I will be sure to get you the correct answer! That kind of condition could possibly be buffed out. Cover it with a wrap or get it repainted. If they’re still unlevel or “domed”, tape the surrounding area and sand with 1,000 grit sand paper until level with the surrounding paint. Or even sanded with fine paper. Bad paint jobs with excess paint can cause an ‘orange peel’ effect that will not be hidden by a vinyl wrap. Thanks for your help! I gotcha, I've thought of all those, the guy still thinks its a glossy vinyl wrap and it's definettllyyyy NOT! They can really stand out if only on the vinyl, but it looks like it was meant to be that way if you cover the whole mug. Also has two other possible prob. What's worse, removal of the vinyl also may cause the paint surrounding the damaged area to pull off. How would sanding it down and reclearing ever be considered ricey? Most colors and finishes of wrap material will amplify the problem area. These images demonstrate the worst paint conditions that will keep you from getting a perfect vehicle wrap, but there are more situations that can prevent a wrap from looking it’s best. I’ve sent you an email to the address you provided. Even if the vinyl will adhere to (or around) the problem area, the removal of the vinyl may cause the damaged and/or surrounding paint to pull off. Hi, Neil. We recommend professional paint repair and proper cure time before a wrap should be applied to a vehicle. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > May 13, 2010 #1. adamfilip Member. Thinking of wrapping My 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe A Deep Blue Matte Chrome. Watch some YouTube videos of people doing just the roof (it's a really common mod people do), get a squeegee with a felt edge, and a heat gun, and you're good to go. To feather clear coat you should end up with 2000 wet sanding paper. If that doesn't turn out nice, you can wrap it after. You never want to wrap over bare metal. Scratches, chips and other defects in the paint will be magnified when the vinyl is installed. Vinyl wrap can in fact protect the surface of your car as well as dedicated paint protection film, often called PPF and also known as clear bra film. 600 will take off the rough flakes but you need to feather the remaining clear with a much finer grit. 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