Vehicle Wrapping Advice & Wrapping Guide
3M Recess Wrapping Techniques and the material IJ380 - Controltac
3M demonstrate the differing techniques for applying 3M wrapping films into different types of recess. Going through the process steps taken from cleaning to applying and post heating. Call us to find out more product information, or if you're interested in getting your vehicle wrapped with us on 01903 501 422
What should you look for in a vehicle wrap?
3M Authorised Graphic Trainers at 3M Advanced Technical Specialist have produced this guide to equip you with hints, tips and questions you should be asking when you consider wrapping your vehicle. Above all, with vehicle wraps, the major tip is you get what you pay for.
The key to a good wrap
is in the detail, preparation design and application.
The Company - Questions you should ask about them
Are they specialists in vehicle wrapping?
Vehicle wrapping requires skilled and experienced specialist fitting.
Ask to see pictures and evidence of wraps they have completed
Customer testimonials or contacts to speak to are also a good
indication of a quality wrapping specialist.
Have they got heated and covered premises to work in?
The optimum air temperature for applying a vehicle wrap is around
22°C, the film is more conformable and less brittle and the
adhesive is able to flow more quickly. The environment your vehicle
is wrapped in is critical to the longevity of the wrap.
Is it a dust free clean environment?
Vehicles have to be dust free to ensure a full bond between film
and vehicle, any contaminates on the surface of the vehicle will
reduce the bond between the adhesive and the vehicle.
Have their fitters attended 3M training?
If your vehicle is being wrapped in 3M IJ380 film there are
specialist techniques involved in applying the material, which your
wrapper needs to know.
Do they give you confidence?
The Wrap A high quality wrap can take up to 15 hours. Anything short of a day for a full wrap on an average size car should be questioned.
What material are they using?
If you have specified 3M make sure that’s what you are getting and paying for. Make sure you see a sample of the film and colour you want. If your vehicle is being fully wrapped, a cast vinyl should be used to provide the necessary amount of conformability to stretch around the challenging panels on the vehicle.
possible Added costs to your insurance?
Has the wrapper advised you that the wrap is
considered a modification by insurers, so might
incur a charge?
What is the condition of your car’s bodywork?
Any wrapper should be asking questions regarding the quality of your car’s paint work to make sure it’s suitable for wrapping. Any fresh or new paint work must be properly cured
If you’re having a digitally printed image make sure logos, images, lettering, etc are exactly where you want them. Bear in mind, if any text or logos are placed on curves on the design, they may become distorted when applied to your vehicle. We’d recommend logos, lettering and important imagery are positioned on flat surfaces
Make sure door, bonnet and boot wrap edges have all been trimmed and correctly applied.
This is justsmall selection of our vehicle wraps and digitally printed vinyl graphics for vehicle branding.
Please take a look further at our portfolio page of most recent projects.
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Give Your vehicle the ultimate colour change Make-Over
We use materials and wrapping films from 3M, Hexis and Avery. They provide a huge range of colours and this is just an example of them. Please give us a call if there is a specific colour, finish or texture you are after and we will do our very best to accommodate your requirements.
If you are interested in any of our vinyl wrapping materials and require further advice just give us a call or drop us an email and a member of the sales team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Give us a call at It's a Wrap UK to find out how we can do for you and your vehicles.
For futher assistance, advice, questions or priceing, please call us now on 01903 501 422
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