theheff Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hey guys, I'm just after a bit of advice. I ordered so,e hexis vinyl with the intention of doing some interior bits of my car. They have come out alright on the surface but I'm having trouble with the edges not sticking down properly. And ideas. I've got a course booked that I will go on when i can actually get a day off of work s o this is just a little play about to get used to the material. I've got a project in mind, and vinyl plus the course works out cheaper than getting someone else to do it. The project is under wraps for now though, I'll get my coat. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Surface needs to be really clean, I use a degreasing agent, paint wipes work well, as does lighter fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 so it should stick well then. is it going to be thay i havent prepped the back of the bits properly then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Possibly, also heat helps adhesion, but the course your booked on should give you the best help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 It was the prep, I'd only prepped the outward facing bits so it wasn't sticking properly to the back. Lesson for me and everyone else. Anyone know how much vinyl is needed to do a whole zed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Where possible it always works better if you wrap the edges, simply cutting to the edge can result in it peeling up a little even with plenty of prep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 15-20 metres, maybe more depending on c0ckups, waste, panel shapes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 All done, see my sig page 5 for anyone interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 If you need any vinyl, just let me know. Can supply the entire hexis range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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