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02-07-2017, 10:37 AM | #1 |
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So I'm planning on adding a black mat vinyl side skirt graphic to my coupe. I don't want to buy a pre-made one on Ebay since i want the vinyl to follow exactly the highlight on my aero side skirts.
So my plan is to buy a sheet of vinyl and use knife-less tape to cut it. Wondering if anyone has used this method and whether it cuts a clean line or not. Feedback appreciated. Excuse the bad photoshop image (quick and dirty) |
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My vinyl guy uses it and swears by it. It's a bit to master using though and mentioned that the different types of vinyl need slightly different techniques when using it. I'd suggest a practice sheet of the same vinyl and jump in.
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...first I've heard of this.
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Interesting.
Reminds me of "fine line" tape we used to use to lay down the start of a masking job. There would be a technique to "cutting" the edge of the vinyl so as not to leave a feathered edge.
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Sweet, thanks guys. Bought some today and will have a go once it warms up. I'll post pictures when the project is completed.
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I work with vinyl day in and day out. Knifeless Tape is definitely the way to go. Can be a pain in the but to get it started sometimes but once you get it going it cuts the vinyl very nicely. They've got a few different versions though so watch which one you buy.
For example: Window perforation tape (window perf cuts) Design line (you'll want this to draw the shape with the tape) Finish line (mostly for straight cuts) |
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Knifeless Finish Line Vinyl Wrap Cutting Tape 10 Meter (32 Ft) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XULNZI0..._V8pFqIkPNWZ2u |
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Well I lucked out and got a 60 deg day today. It was just warm enough to put the vinyl on. I must say the tape was pretty easy to use. I messed up once but I had enough vinyl to finish the job. Either way, it was better than buying the pre-made stuff that didn't quite track with the body lines. I'm considering this mod a success. Now on to the next one!
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1) Knifeless tape from Amazon $17 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2) 3M black mat vinyl (5 ft x 2 ft) from Amazon $30 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 3) BMW M performance graphic from eBay $12 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-BMW-M-Perf...bPjytg&vxp=mtr So about $60 total.....I suspect it would be alot more if you hired a vinyl guy to do it. Its nice to have a squeegee used for vinyl wrapping jobs. I already had one from when i did my roof. Not necessary though, only like $5 |
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That was very cool. I've been playing with some vinyl and this is much better than using a knife and hoping I don't F up the paint. Way cool.
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