Hints & Tips
Learn more about products and improve your application techniques by reading about some very useful hints & tips. #Knowledgeispower
Vehicle Wrapping - Application
Orientation is key!
Remember that many films have orientation. Colour flow, colour flip, and metallics have very definite orientation. Therefore, ensure you take this into consideration when purchasing material.
What is Knifeless Tape?
Knifeless Tape is essentially an alternative option to cutting vinyl with a blade. Think of how you might open a packet of biscuits. You pull the tab and the filament cuts through the packaging. It’s essentially the same thing here. Knifeless Tape eliminates the need for sharp blades and removes any risk of damaging the original paintwork.
Arlon Premium Colour Change has self-healing adhesive. What does this mean?
PCC’s self-healing adhesive is designed to stay in motion for up to ten days after application, meaning it flows and fills any minor imperfections. This is especially effective in gloss films and is what helps to produce that highly desired, ultra-glossy, mirror effect.
3M 2080 Series has three layers. Why?
3M 2080 Series comes with a protective film layer on top of the vinyl. This additional layer reduces the risk of surface impressions and scratches sometimes caused during transport and installation. This protective layer is to be removed once the install is complete.
Matt films should be handled carefully to avoid overstretching the film
Overstretching matt films can make it become glossy. Use heat consistently over a larger area for application. Heating helps to soften the vinyl and make it more conformable, and by applying heat to a larger area you should avoid distorting the film.
Orientation is key!
Remember that many films have orientation. Colour flow, colour flip, and metallics have very definite orientation. Therefore, ensure you take this into consideration when purchasing material.
What is Knifeless Tape?
Knifeless Tape is essentially an alternative option to cutting vinyl with a blade. Think of how you might open a packet of biscuits. You pull the tab and the filament cuts through the packaging. It’s essentially the same thing here. Knifeless Tape eliminates the need for sharp blades and removes any risk of damaging the original paintwork.
Arlon Premium Colour Change has self-healing adhesive. What does this mean?
PCC’s self-healing adhesive is designed to stay in motion for up to ten days after application, meaning it flows and fills any minor imperfections. This is especially effective in gloss films and is what helps to produce that highly desired, ultra-glossy, mirror effect.
3M 2080 Series has three layers. Why?
3M 2080 Series comes with a protective film layer on top of the vinyl. This additional layer reduces the risk of surface impressions and scratches sometimes caused during transport and installation. This protective layer is to be removed once the install is complete.
Matt films should be handled carefully to avoid overstretching the film
Overstretching matt films can make it become glossy. Use heat consistently over a larger area for application. Heating helps to soften the vinyl and make it more conformable, and by applying heat to a larger area you should avoid distorting the film.
