How to Vinyl Wrap

Wrapping a vehicle in vinyl is a fairly modern concept. In the mid-1990s, German taxis were wrapped to preserve paint. NASCAR followed suit by wrapping its race cars as more primary sponsors came into the sport, which forged a need for quick turnaround times because paint was slow to dry. As vinyl costs decreased, the private sector began to emulate these practices, which created the vinyl-wrapped automobile option that is now available for anyone. CarTech, in conjunction with Apex Customs, brings forth the most modern publication on vinyl wrapping with How to Vinyl Wrap Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles, which is easy to follow and heavily illustrated. Outlined in this book are the benefits of wrapping, the science of wrap, vinyl graphics applications, and the tools of the trade. The majority of this book features techniques to wrap a vehicle from start to finish. Installation techniques, such as measuring, cutting, applying heat, trimming, laying, tucking, and post-heat treatment are covered through illustrations. Troubleshooting help is included for bubbles, tears/ rips, peeling, wrinkles, and cracking. Every component of a vehicle from the grille to the rear bumper is wrapped and featured in vivid detail. Why spend tens of thousands of dollars on paint when you can change your car’s appearance year after year for a fraction of the cost? How to Vinyl Wrap Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles will have your ride looking professionally wrapped and the talk of the show. • Automotive painting is expensive and permanent. Wrapping your automobile is a cost-effective way to get the same results. • Automotive vinyl wrapping is extremely popular. Custom wraps allow your car to have multiple looks during your ownership. • Step-by-step procedures walk you through every component in wrapping an automobile. About the Authors Elliot Hutchens, cofounder and vice president of Apex Customs, is a consultant, technical engineer, marketing executive, accountant, and three-time entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. Tyler Copenhaver-Heath is the president of Apex Customs and a three-time entrepreneur with 18 years in the automotive business. Tyler’s bachelor’s degree in biochemistry enabled him to study every product that is offered by Apex Customs down to the molecular level. Travis Hunt has more than 8 years of experience as a vinyl installer with more than 1,000 completed projects. Specializing in full-color changes, he has also created and installed numerous graphic designs, stripe kits, and custom vinyl wraps for both custom and commercial use.