How to Vinyl Wrap Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles
Learn to vinyl wrap your automobile and achieve professional results!

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.  

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How to Vinyl Wrap Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles
Learn to vinyl wrap your automobile and achieve professional results!

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.  

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Learn to vinyl wrap your automobile and achieve professional results!

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.  


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781613257609
Publisher: CarTech Inc.
Publication date: 11/15/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 189 MB
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About the Author

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. He has held various positions in business management, operations, technical systems design, accounting, information technology, and automotive customization. He currently resides in San Diego, California.
Tyler Copenhaver-Heath is the president of Apex Customs and a three-time entrepreneur with 18 years in the automotive business. He has an extensive background in sales, promotions, and marketing. Tyler’s bachelor’s degree in biochemistry enabled him to study every product that is offered by Apex Customs down to the molecular level. Tyler’s deep technical and practical understanding of Apex’s products enables him to guide his technicians and customers to make informed decisions about every facet of a customization project. He also has his master of business administration (MBA) degree from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business.
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. Travis works as a general manager at a premier custom automotive facility, where he trains other vinyl installers how to increase the quality of their installs while maintaining a high level of efficiency.

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Vinyl Wrap Benefits and Uses

21st-Century Graphics

What Is Vinyl Wrap?

Vinyl Wrap Uses and Applications

Vinyl Wrap Benefits

What Works Well with Vinyl Wrap

Vinyl Wrap versus Paint

Vinyl Wrap versus Paint Alternatives

Vinyl Wrap versus Powder Coating

Vinyl Wrap versus Liquid Wrap

Vinyl Wrap versus Bed Liner

Chapter 2: Vinyl Wrap Science and Characteristics

Science

Types

Adhesives and Activation

Air Channels and Bubbles

Finishes and Patterns

Characteristics

Myths

Chapter 3: Vinyl Graphics Uses and Applications

Print versus Plot

Full Wraps

Partial Wraps

Plotted Graphics

Vinyl Printing: Methods and Tools

Vinyl Plotting: Methods and Tools

Chapter 4: Before You Get Started

Materials

Preparation

Environment

Asking for Help

Cutting

Surfaces to Avoid

Storage

Chapter 5: Application Planning

Tools

Quantity, Cost, and Time Estimates

Measuring and Mapping the Surface

Purchasing Material

Anticipating High-Tension Areas

Chapter 6: Installation Preparation

Preparing the Work Area

Old Vinyl Removal

Body Repairs

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