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with some applications, there will be recesses that are just too severe
to cover with one piece of vinyl without overstretching it, instead
you are advised to fit an inlay section.
we always say to fit the inlay first before continuing with the rest of your wrap
firstly,
you will need to apply trim tape to the areas of the inlay you are fitting
where the additional vinyl will meet the main piece of film
the trim tape ensures that any cuts you make are not onto the paintwork of the car
here we are using the Total Wrap Gloss Series
70.301 | Lemon Yellow vinyl
the 100 micron thickness offers excellent cutting
and weeding properties
it's best to apply the film without heating it and without overstretching it
once you have the inlay covered with your film, cut away your excess vinyl
only make cuts where the trim tape was applied
by cutting onto paintwork directly you are risking an expensive paintjob
once you're satisfied with the way you've applied your inlay
you can remove the trim tape you applied earlier from the areas
where the inlays meet the main vinyl section
use your heat gun once you have applied the vinyl in order to help it sit flat
make sure you fit all your inlays before starting on the larger panels
when applying the vinyl to the other areas of the car
make sure you cut against an edge for the neatest possible finish
when making cuts, always use a new sharp blade
and change your blade after each cut you make
as you apply the film to the rest of the panel, use your heatgun to re-tension it
and use your squeegee to remove any wrinkles
if you're cutting vinyl directly onto vinyl, you won't need the trim tape
this is to be used only to avoid cutting onto paintwork
this soft hybrid PVC film has been developed specifically
for the vehicle wrapping market
and by fitting the inlay first
the overall look of the finished car is not compromised with no obvious joins
IN SUMMARY, always use trim tape to avoid cutting directly onto paintwork
fit your inlays first and don't overstretch the vinyl