Vinyl wrap project begins on my pointy!

[Antrats73]

And so it begins, I'm attempting to do a full vinyl wrap on my 04 sv started with the easy part the cowl I'm going to be doing it over a month or two while I'm not using the bike I'll post some pics as I go along to see the progress it's going from blue to white it's my first attempt after watching many how to clips on YouTube heres a few pics to start off with, wish me luck!!!:smt101
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[Geodude]

Tidy :) will keep a watch on this to see how it goes. You doing the whole bike white?

[Antrats73]

Tidy :) will keep a watch on this to see how it goes. You doing the whole bike white?

Yes I had a few panels resprayed in the bluebut in certain light it you can tell, but always fancied a white bike, but worst case being it looks rubbish i'll peel it off, I'm pretty happy with the end result of the cowl only took about half hour but I'm going to have a pop at the tank next I think.. just can't decide if to do it with it on the bike or take it off?? The vids on YouTube show both but we'll have to see!! Thanks for the response!!!

[cornishsv]

Where you buying your wrap from as I'm thinking of doing my pointy

[DanSp]

I too will be watching this thread closely... I've got a few panels on my pointy in need of some work so am thinking of wrapping them in as close a match as i can get to the original colour!


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[Antrats73]

Where you buying your wrap from as I'm thinking of doing my pointy

It's what my brother had left from a car wrap he had done on his car i'll find out the make and let you know?? Apparently it's a better quality stuff than some but couldn't say?? But it seems to go on and stick well enough and also shrinks back really well with the heat gun!

[Tomor]

Would also be interested to know the make and cost of the wrap! Looks very good though for a first attempt!

[k1ngy SV]

Would also be interested to know the make and cost of the wrap! Looks very good though for a first attempt!
^^what he said :)

your onto a winner here, Looks good :thumleft:
white sv's look good :D

[Antrats73]

Just found out the wrap's made by a company called HEXIS, Here's the link to the website.....

http://www.hexis.co.uk/Hexis/Home.html

[650]

Hello all, don't mean to thread hijack but I actually do wrapping professionally.

If you want anything doing, I can quote you up.

Ant, good luck with the tank, the angles on it will limit you, you'll need to create seams at various points (which won't look too obvious in white) to get a good wrap done, or you'll have excess vinyl that won't go anywhere.

Unless you're an absolute dab hand with a scalpel, I'd highly recommend buying some vinyl cutting tape from someone like Spandex.

On the topic of vinyl, if this stuff is any good, it'll be either 3M, Hexis or Avery. Avery is the creme de la creme, nothing touches it's air free technology. Fact.

Just be careful not to cut into the paint as it'll a. show if you take the wrap off and b. show if you wrap over it...as the wrap is analogous to the surface.

Here's a pic of my old YZFr125 that I did...I ended up giving up on the tank as it was far too angular and time consuming.

From this

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/bike/DSCN0232.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/bike/DSCN0234.jpg

To this

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/bike/471650_226872727434094_952895127_o.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/bike/469703_226862350768465_925523591_o.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/bike/458007_226543757466991_529615378_o.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/bike/177589_226545044133529_580781183_o.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/bike/177579_226542897467077_758528151_o.jpg

If you get stuck, shoot me a PM :)

[DanSp]

Hello all, don't mean to thread hijack but I actually do wrapping professionally.

If you want anything doing, I can quote you up.
Where are you based?? :)



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[650]

Weybridge, Heathrow, Deptford...depends what time of day really haha! If it's parts you need doing, I'm happy to have them sent to me. I just ask you cover the cost of vinyl and I usually charge about £15 an hour labour, any mistakes I make don't get added into that.

[NTECUK]

Weybridge, Heathrow, Deptford...depends what time of day really haha! If it's parts you need doing, I'm happy to have them sent to me. I just ask you cover the cost of vinyl and I usually charge about £15 an hour labour, any mistakes I make don't get added into that.
Do You thonl you can do the acrches on a Nissan Juke.
Can be removed if thats a help?

[650]

Yup, very easily...what kind of look are you going for? I have a small amount of 3m carbon look wrap left but I'm unsure if it'll cover the four arches, so might need to order more.

[NTECUK]

carbon it . its got some scuffs to hide .
not me btw

[650]

Taking this to PM as I'm taking the **** hijacking this thread like this, sorry Ant.

[Fraser1200]

ive wrapped my hugger and done some stripes on one of my fairings. hard and at times hugely frustrating but once you've done it feels good like. rear cowl looks very nice, just try not to scuff it with ur boot! btw where did u get the butt cushion for the cowl?

[650]

ive wrapped my hugger and done some stripes on one of my fairings. hard and at times hugely frustrating but once you've done it feels good like. rear cowl looks very nice, just try not to scuff it with ur boot! btw where did u get the butt cushion for the cowl?

Good vinyl can take an absolute battering, as long as it's wrapped correctly and pinned down properly..you'd have a hard time scuffing it. And the beauty of it is, if you do...you can replace it in a very short amount of time at little cost, unlike paint!

[Antrats73]

Taking this to PM as I'm taking the **** hijacking this thread like this, sorry Ant.

Haha feel free buddy don't worry!! Get some work drummed up, thanks for the advice i'll get some of that tape, I've just wrapped the rear inserts and the small panel above the rear light, I'm doing ok at the mo but pretty sure il'l be picking your braines for advice cheers!!:D

[Antrats73]

ive wrapped my hugger and done some stripes on one of my fairings. hard and at times hugely frustrating but once you've done it feels good like. rear cowl looks very nice, just try not to scuff it with ur boot! btw where did u get the butt cushion for the cowl?

Thanks buddy i got the cushion off eBay £24.99 wasn't keen on the look at first but it's grown on me now and looks the part, it's really good quality!

[Antrats73]

More pics, I've not done the tank yet I decided to do the smaller fiddly bits so heres my progress so far, I've nearly done the undertray but just waiting on some cutting tape think I've got away with just 1 seem on this one and it will be in a not to obvious place so should look ok, I'm hopefully doing the rear seat unit panels tomorrow then i'll put the rear back together and post some more pics but in general up to now i'm really happy with the results,Thanks for the interest more pics soon cheers!:D

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[650]

Doesn't seem the links are working, you know how to host pics on photobucket?

[DanSp]

Pics/links not working :/

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Sorry Just noticed i'll put them on individual cheers guys

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Doesn't seem the links are working, you know how to host pics on photobucket?

I'll have a look at photobucket I'm using an iPad and its not very good at multiple pic posts cheers!!

[Antrats73]

Doesn't seem the links are working, you know how to host pics on photobucket?

Oh and thanks for the cutting tape advice buddy!!

[cornishsv]

where can i get some of the cutting tape?

[Antrats73]

where can i get some of the cutting tape?

My brother ordered it for me I think it's off the website that I've put a link at the start of this thread!!

[650]

Spandex, google it

[cbay]

When wrapping yourself or by someone. Please check what materials they are using! :-)

[650]

When wrapping yourself or by someone. Please check what materials they are using! :-)

TBF it's only relevant if you want longevity, you can wrap perfectly with super cheap ****. It just takes one million times longer and causes you to burst three hundred more blood vessells. The amount of time it'll stay put and so on is also determined by quality, as I've previously mentioned...it simply doesn't matter what anyone says, Avery is by a clear katrillion miles the most superior product out there, it's amazing. Comes at serious cost though.

[cbay]

TBF it's only relevant if you want longevity, you can wrap perfectly with super cheap ****. It just takes one million times longer and causes you to burst three hundred more blood vessells. The amount of time it'll stay put and so on is also determined by quality, as I've previously mentioned...it simply doesn't matter what anyone says, Avery is by a clear katrillion miles the most superior product out there, it's amazing. Comes at serious cost though.

I would disagree with some of the claims above. But everyone has their own opinion and there is no right or wrong if installed correctly. Also every product has its place and determines on many matters. i.e. customer needs and budget.

If a wrap is for a weekend advertisement at a promotion event, then you would use completely different material compared to someone who wants their own person vehicle wrapped, majority of the time, Also a track/race bike enthusiast doesn't want to pay out for something that could possibly get damaged the next weekend on the track and will then need to be replaced. But once again comes down to budget and needs.

[650]

Doesn't seem like you disagreed...just repeated what I said in a different way haha

[cbay]

:rolleyes: Ha!

Well neither here or there. Just trying to say don't skimp on wrap vinyl as you will be doing the job twice. Oh actually maybe three times, or probably more like four times...

[DarrenSV650S]

But it is limited to four times, right?

[650]

While the vinyl plays a part, someone who's decent at wrapping could wrap with the ****test stuff and still make it look good. More expensive wrap just makes the job easier...and arguably lasts longer.

And yes, any more than four times and Candyman comes to getcha.

[DanSp]

But it is limited to four times, right?

Yes because after this you give up, sit on the floor, cry and flail your arms around like a stroppy 3 year old!


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[cbay]

While the vinyl plays a part, someone who's decent at wrapping could wrap with the ****test stuff and still make it look good. More expensive wrap just makes the job easier...and arguably lasts longer.

And yes, any more than four times and Candyman comes to getcha.

Ha! Definetly the candy man. He plays a tune like an ice cream van too! :-)

[Antrats73]

Nearly done one side not had much time today!!

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[kiggles]

how much does the vinyl cost?

i could do with doing it to my bike as well but i havent got much money atm and dont want to spend much.

it is easy task to do?

[650]

how much does the vinyl cost?

i could do with doing it to my bike as well but i havent got much money atm and dont want to spend much.

it is easy task to do?

Buy air free stuff from 3m or Avery, otherwise you'll be ripping it off over and over.

And no, it's not easy...at all. It's really complex sometimes and every job is a hair pulling experiment in heart attack inducing stress. Literally.

[Antrats73]

Buy air free stuff from 3m or Avery, otherwise you'll be ripping it off over and over.

And no, it's not easy...at all. It's really complex sometimes and every job is a hair pulling experiment in heart attack inducing stress. Literally.

Haha totally agree, even the small flat parts that look easy enough pose a challenge but all I can say is slowly but surely is working for me at the min, I've made a couple of boo boo's up to now but luckily they are where you can't see so got away with it!

[650]

Don't be afraid to use a bit of Pritt Stick on areas that're particularly difficult to get the vinyl to adhere to, it'll all come off with cheap-as-chips glue and tar remover ;)

[Antrats73]

Don't be afraid to use a bit of Pritt Stick on areas that're particularly difficult to get the vinyl to adhere to, it'll all come off with cheap-as-chips glue and tar remover ;)

Just been and bought some;), I did have a couple of tricky bits but they seem to have stuck now but got it for the rest of the panels thanks for the advice buddy!

[Owenski]

I'm super impressed!

[Antrats73]

I'm super impressed!

Thanks buddy!

[kiggles]

i might give this project a go myself in the summer. A respray costs too much and this seems a good alternative to tidy the bike up. well if i can do it correctly. I take it there is loads of advice stuff on the net for hints and tips?

[Antrats73]

i might give this project a go myself in the summer. A respray costs too much and this seems a good alternative to tidy the bike up. well if i can do it correctly. I take it there is loads of advice stuff on the net for hints and tips?

Yes loads! I watched a load of vids on YouTube that were really helpfull and you definitely learn by your mistakes. my only drawback is time, I'd prefer to do the lot soon as but everything else gets in the way so a bit more here and there is all I can manage at the mo but I'm sure it'll be done by Xmas haha!!!;)

[Antrats73]

Few more pics had to start this one again as I noticed when it was nearly done that it had a big scuff from the box on the vinyl right in the middle of the panel gutted!!12147

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[Noddy]

Looking great so far, I can't wait to see the finished bike.=D>

[cornishsv]

What you using to clean your panels b4 the vinyl go's on?

[Antrats73]

What you using to clean your panels b4 the vinyl go's on?

I'm using some 3M panel wipes, seem to do the job as its sticking well enough!!

[richardah]

have you got round to doing the Lower fairing yet, just wondering as I am going todo mine in the next few weeks.

[650]

Lower's on a pointy will be very easy (relatively speaking) in comparison to the other parts of the bike. Just remember to keep the vinyl taught (imagine pulling gently on someones sleeve for reference) and flat out the vinyl from the center outwards

[punkyp]

would this work on the lower forks?

[650]

I'll say no as they're overly exposed and cylindrical. You could certainly try it. One of the main issues will be the bonding as the adhesive used on vinyl reacts to heat to bond and in turn reacts with the surface (different surfaces have different 'energy' ratings). Not many people know you should heat vinyl to 86-90 degrees C once applied. It's such a delicate process though, overheat and the vinyl bubbles, you need a laser heat reader really.

[Antrats73]

have you got round to doing the Lower fairing yet, just wondering as I am going todo mine in the next few weeks.

Being honest I've not done any more than in my earlier posts due to no free time so I couldn't say but the rears I did have held up well with no bubbles ect so hopefully my lowers will be similar!!😃

[650]

It'd be very odd for bubbles to appear on properly applied, good quality vinyl. Even if it did, you can either thumb it out due to the air channel technology in 3m's vinyl or just pin ***** it with a very sharp pin and then thumb it down, best to do the popping at an angle so it doesn't split too much.

[punkyp]

tank bag magnets picked up some metal shards and scratched my tank to bugger. Might get a small amount and try wrap something.

Which panel would be easiest to have a bash with before tackling a tank?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4D-GLOSS-4-Colour-Carbon-Fibre-Vinyl-Wrap-Textured-for-car-home-real-look-/200881660780?pt=UK_Wallpaper&var=&hash=item2ec57ae36c worth a punt?

[Antrats73]

tank bag magnets picked up some metal shards and scratched my tank to bugger. Might get a small amount and try wrap something.

Which panel would be easiest to have a bash with before tackling a tank?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4D-GLOSS-4-Colour-Carbon-Fibre-Vinyl-Wrap-Textured-for-car-home-real-look-/200881660780?pt=UK_Wallpaper&var=&hash=item2ec57ae36c worth a punt?

The small panel on the top rear of the bike behind the seat cowl I found to be ok to start with as its pretty flat, I need to get mine finished hopefully in the next few weeks just not had any time!!

[650]

Go for air free vinyl or you'll be pulling your hair out. Anything flat is a doddle to do. If you need help, shoot me a pm

[leebex]

did you get round to finishing your bike Antrats?

Ive got some samples off ebay to see which colour I fancy, probably a matt orange, and Ive got some spare panels to practice on but have seen a mates attempt at work and his didn't go too well.

I`ll start with the seat joining panel first, but other than that none look like their going to be easy to do.

Lee

[Antrats73]

did you get round to finishing your bike Antrats?

Ive got some samples off ebay to see which colour I fancy, probably a matt orange, and Ive got some spare panels to practice on but have seen a mates attempt at work and his didn't go too well.

I`ll start with the seat joining panel first, but other than that none look like their going to be easy to do.

Lee

Hiya mate, I've not done anymore for ages just not had chance I'll be honest its really tricky!! I'm even thinking of taking off what I've done and getting a local guy to do it who's been recommended, the ones I've done look pretty good but I know they could look a lot better so think I know when I'm over my head and to stop haha!!

[leebex]

Ive got a sample of matt orange, but after doing some research I doubt I`ll be able to make a decent job either lol, but my bike is 2 mismatched colours so I need to sort something :(

[leebex]

gave it a go today on the square panel behind the pillion seat. I thought it would be fairly easy, how wrong I was.

Getting the right heat and stretch took a while, and it came out ok, but I wont be doing any more of my sv.

[Antrats73]

gave it a go today on the square panel behind the pillion seat. I thought it would be fairly easy, how wrong I was.

Getting the right heat and stretch took a while, and it came out ok, but I wont be doing any more of my sv.

That's the exact panel I started with thinking it would also be the easiest WRONG haha

[Mark-SV-UK]

How is the transformation coming on did you decide to continue with the wrap or take it all off????