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Reddit mentions of 3M 2080 G12 GLOSS BLACK 5ft x 1ft (5 Sq/ft) Car Wrap Vinyl Film
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We found 4 Reddit mentions of 3M 2080 G12 GLOSS BLACK 5ft x 1ft (5 Sq/ft) Car Wrap Vinyl Film. Here are the top ones.
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Removable, Air Release, Dry Install, RepositionableExtreme Conformability for curved surfacesEasy Installation, Slideable, Pressure Activated with Air ReleaseNo Printing. No Overlaminate. Open the box and Start Wrapping60" Wide Rolls Meaning You Can Cover Entire Sections of the Vehicle
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If its painted over with a top coat, the only solutions would be to remove it and repaint it or cover it up with something like you mentioned. On my old fame, I put some car vinyl, like this, over the logos I didnt like and it turned out really nice.
Sure thing! It wasn't too difficult, just took some learning. I did a lot of watching tutorials on YouTube and mistakes were made. So first, the items I bought were viynl wrap and chrome edge trim. You don't have to do glossy black and silver chrome, but that's what I chose. A wood grain would look nice if you have a tan interior.
Vinyl: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007EEU58W/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Chrome trim: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0194BMZEY/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also helpful! Trim pry tools: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D7XNQHG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First, take a look on YouTube for videos on removing the radio, because that will tell you how to remove all the trim pieces. Make sure to be VERY careful, the plastic clips can break easily. For the side trim pieces, also look on YouTube or the internet on how to remove those. They'll do a much better job at explaining than I will!
Applying a wrap is fairly easy, it just takes patience and a little bit of skill. I recommend doing easy pieces first before more complex pieces like the vents and top center console panel (which was super hard!). Look on YouTube for tutorials on how to wrap, there are some great videos out there explaining the process. You'll need a heat gun or hair dryer if you want to really do a solid job, as well as a razor. For the vents, I trimmed around the small indent by the opening and carefully cut around the indentation by the wheel that opens and closes them. It's very tricky to do but if you're careful it will look pretty nice.
The Chrome edge trim is pretty easy to do, just shove it into any gaps that you want to line with trim. If you're careful with how much you use, that one pack should cover most of the car. Try not to go too excessive or it will look silly. Some panels will be really hard to force the trim into, so I recommend some sort of smooth tool like the butt of a screwdriver to press it into place.
All in all it took me about 2 days to do all the work, and I had to purchase a new piece of trim from a junkyard because I was careless. Don't rush it, take your time, and make sure you educate yourself as much as you can (YouTube videos/guides)
If you have any questions, let me know! Also, send me a picture of your car if you end up doing it, I'd love to see how it turns out!
Youtube tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnvf69MJdLs&t=537s
Don't need that exact roll they have, but you can just buy this,
Gloss: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007EEU58W/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499149572&sr=sr-1&keywords=vinyl+5x1+3m
This is slightly glossier than the rest of the car at first, but overtime you grow to like it.
If you do it get the 3M gloss black 1080 vinyl https://www.amazon.com/3M-G12-GLOSS-BLACK-Vinyl/dp/B007EEU58W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481321909&sr=8-1&keywords=black+vinyl+1080