MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: rf860 on February 10, 2013, 09:58:06 pm
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I'm wanting to vinyl wrap the diffuser part on my rear bumper. Does this part come off the bumper and if so, how?
cheers.
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It is all one piece i believe. :happy2:
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Me too. And no it doesn't. :sad1:
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Shame that. Would have made wrapping a lot easier.
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Shame that. Would have made wrapping a lot easier.
You can't beat a good challenge mate :happy2:
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Shame that. Would have made wrapping a lot easier.
You can't beat a good challenge mate :happy2:
I'm challenged enough with my dissertation lol!
Seriously tho, I like things to be perfect so it will take me ages and I'll have to roll all over the ground to get it right lol.
Job for next weekend I think.
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one section but has a decent recess so shouldnt be too hard... mines getting sprayed at the mo and a bit of :happy2:masking off is all thats needed...
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Ive got one thats already wrapped in 3M-Carbon. You can have it for £50 :happy2:
In some sunlight you may be able to see a slight mark near the N/S wheel. This might polish out but I cant guarantee it :innocent:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-56.jpg&hash=66d1eead88b0efc37bcf15305717a4ad72fca785)
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^^^^ Ouch!! :sad1:
Vinyl wrapped mine. Not easy but definitely a DIY job as long as you take your time. Make sure its a dry day as you'll spend a lot of time laying on the ground....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2FMy%2520car%2Fcar016_zps35130142.jpg&hash=1ef8e9ca9842c8ef1bfb924a8e447985f8a3212e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Fwatch015-1.jpg&hash=3d88a79b0d9f4a854619de21e45e69a5ce69eb03)
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I plan on doing the same to mine...rolling about on the ground in this weather is never an encouraging thought!
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^^^^ Ouch!! :sad1:
Vinyl wrapped mine. Not easy but definitely a DIY job as long as you take your time. Make sure its a dry day as you'll spend a lot of time laying on the ground....
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2Fg010_zpsea5368bc.jpg&hash=a46d77b1ff9856d4daa24fe8843a489361ccfdde)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2Fwatch015-1.jpg&hash=e1f3b81e9ac877937825259ef5e4e47b3fddaf7f)
That car is lovely!! Exactly how i want mine to look :D
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Been looking at this myself, does the exhaust 'trim' piece detach and get wrapped separately?
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^^^^ No. It's all one big piece. Due to the intricate nature of that particular part and all the curves involved its easier to wrap that separately. Mine has been on a year and is still the same as the day it was done. The heat from the exhaust on the vinyl is not an issue either, I have mine wrapped all the way under the valance as far as it would go.
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^^^^ No. It's all one big piece. Due to the intricate nature of that particular part and all the curves involved its easier to wrap that separately. Mine has been on a year and is still the same as the day it was done. The heat from the exhaust on the vinyl is not an issue either, I have mine wrapped all the way under the valance as far as it would go.
I think he means the tiny rim of plastic that goes round the edge of the exhaust cut out ?
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^^^^ yes.
That is also part of the lower bumper/valance and yes the whole thing is from one giant mould. Nothing (apart from the tow eye cover) is a separate piece.
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Sorry not really on topic but I'm planning wrapping the lower section on my R32 rear bumper, which luckily is a separate piece so should be easier.
Wanted to check what vinyl you used Martin?
Thanks
Kalpesh
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^^^^ Kalpesh
I've just both Helix Vinyl wrap (can't remember the grade but its Gloss Black) and have also used 3M 1080 G-12 Vinyl Wrap, also in Gloss Black, bought from eBay. I find the 3M easier to work with when heating and getting to "mould" to small areas but both are very good.
Is your R32 lower valance painted or is it a smooth surface or a textured plastic surface? Ideally the vinyl wrap needs a smooth surface to "bond" (stick) to. Textured surfaces don't work as well but if its textured its always worth a go.
A Scalpel, a Squeegee tool, a decent cotton glove and a Heat Gun (the wife's hair dryer) are the tools required and the warp.
Oh and leave the valance in place until you've got the main part of it wrapped and stretched out nice and smooth as your would be surprised how much physical pulling is needed sometimes and if the valance is off the car it is harder to keep still once the big areas are covered, then remove and smooth out to the edges and trim accordingly.
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^^^
Ah yes forgot that the lower section is a textured surface and this isn't great for vinyl wrapping.
Will have a think about it.
Thanks