How to Wrap Your Calipers with Rvinyl Films
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- Опубліковано 24 лют 2021
- Caliper Wraps are one of our most popular product lines and we decided it was time to update our instructional videos so we reached out to Justin Pate at the Wrap Institute to make a quick install video for you guys.
Pick up a kit here and get to wrapping: www.rvinyl.com/Caliper-Vinyl-...
Step 1: The first step for install is removing the wheel. Be sure to lift the car from a secure spot both on the floor and on the body to avoid any damage as well as ensure safety during the install store the nuts in a safe spot and place the tire in a low traffic area.
Step 2: Now it's time to clean the caliper. Rapid Prep is a good cleaner for Calipers. Note the cleaning is extremely important for long term durability. So take your time to clean all recessed areas and the edges.
Step 3: Remove the entire liner, start at the top of the caliper and using the "triangle technique", heat and stretch the film along the main body line which separates the two sides. Start with the trickiest side. First, pick the film up heat to relax it, then feed it into any recessed areas. Poke a tiny hole on the edge to release the air, then push the air out starting at the farthest point away from the hole and form it into the recessed area at the same time.
Step 4: Heat the film again and using a heat gun is best as it will help keep the film warmer during the stretching process, stretch it along the body line, then use a Squeegee with a Monkey Strip to form it onto the caliper firmly.
Step 5: Now heat the film again while lightly holding it away from the body with a free hand, then stretch it to the final edge, using the triangle technique again to evenly spread the tension. Once it is on, squeegee to lock it in place.
Step 6: Now it's time to relax the caliper film on the outside edge. This is critical to do since if there's any tension left on the caliper film when it's cut, it will lift over time. Here the free hand is holding it lightly away from the edge, while the fingers form it safely into any gaps and fully onto the edge.
Relief Cuts: Add heat when necessary. If the film starts to feel a little stiff or cold and at key spots on the corners, it's critical to make relief cuts. This should be done when the film simply can't be performed onto the section of the caliper without way too much tension.
Step 7: Go over a completed section with a heat gun to look for bubbles and pop any that appear with a sharp knife. For an open area make sure the blade is extra sharp as a reflective film can dull blades very quickly. Cut along open edges with a perpendicular angle so the film lays flush on the edge. And this is key to avoid any moisture getting under the film once it's done. For an open edge on the inside portion, the free hand should pull the caliper film lightly away from the cut. This will keep the edge from having jagged edges and ensure a straight professional finish and repost install.
Post Heating: Be sure to post the caliper up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit to eliminate the memory. Put liquid Edge Seal on the edges to protect moisture from getting underneath. And the cure time is 24 hours above 50 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal hold.
Note that in a normal light the caliper will look like normal film. But at night, when the light hits it at the right angle, the reflective properties really make it stand out.
Be sure to contact us for any other install or other questions about our Caliper Wrap Films.
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Which brand would you choose? 3M, Avery Dennison or ORAFOL? Why?
Which is the best brand ?
@@xFuSioNClan97 they are all good. Most installers have a preferred brand.
Y’all make it look so easy
Now this guys knows what he's doing! Some of these other videos 😂
Hands down Justin Pate and The Wrap Institute are the worlds finest wrap instructors and trainers. Rvinyl is proud to work with TWI.
Hey Rvinyl, if I want to take the calipers out for service the breaks or something, can I do it or it will effect the wrap?
cool i like this wrap than the paint. how much is this? 😊
During the 24 hour curing period, is it safe to move the vehicle?
You can move it but we don't recommend going over 5 MPH.
can you use regular wrap to wrap calipers or is it bad?
No you cannot. Regular wrap is not high-heat and will melt.
Hi. Love the vid. I prefer this over paint. I'm on your site about to order. You have 2 brand options. Is there much of a difference? I'm putting in on a Jeep Wrangler. I'm gonna do White
Hello, did you do this work? Do you think that one is better than the one in the painting?
Hello, did you do this work? Do you think that one is better than the one in the painting?
I did buy it in white. Haven't put it on yet. Gonna have to buy a few things to jack my car up@@JOSEDUSHI
Can you make a vídeo showing how it glows at night?
We show how it glows in the first ten seconds or show, but it doesn't do it justice. Next time we will have to film it outside so you can really see how it reflects.
The product you guys use is it 3M 680 or 3M 680 CR ?
They advertise the 680 CR as Removable and the 680 as permanent, so I'm not sure which to buy
We use 680, not the 680 CR. All film is removable, just some have less aggressive adhesive. We find better adhesion with the 680.
@@Rvinyl Thanks for the reply ! I was looking for the 680, but can't really find it here in Europe, in blue. So I ordered some 680CR instead, you guys think it's safe to use ? Ordering from you, Rvinyl, was also an option but delivery cost is a little bit steep.
Why there's no shipping to my country? Brunei Darussalam 🇧🇳
Although we do ship worldwide, there are some countries we still do not ship to. Sorry.
Does this not melt under the heat of braking? Just curious.
Great question, reflective vinyl has different properties from cast or calendered vinyl which would melt. it is designed to have a higher end-use temperature and will not melt.
@@Rvinyl So what wrap would you recommend? Looking red colour.
If after I apply this I realize I screwed it up, can it be removed?
Yes, it can be removed. It is one of the advantages over paint.
Great tutorial. I painted my fronts but would have gone this route had I known how to do it. A couple questions: 1) how does this material react to brake fluid getting on it? Brake fluid destroys caliper paint. If you don’t know, perhaps you could put some drops on it and report back? Curious. 2) A lot of us like to run caliper stickers. Can they be applied on this vinyl? While I love the job you did, it’s a shame the AMG is now covered. Thanks!
The Wrap Institute did a great job with this tutorial for us! Appreciate the compliments, so this film is chemically resistant. It resists mild acids, mild alkalis and salts. It also has excellent water resistance and can even resists occasional fuel spills. Brake fluid itself doesn't corrode but when the additive package, which is part of the brake fluid, is depleted or breaks down, the brake fluid no longer has adequate anticorrosive inhibitors so corrosion of internal brake hydraulic components may occur and we assume it is at that point that it could affect caliper paint. We have not heard of any issues with brake fluid affecting the wraps, but we do have to assume that there is always a possibility and may depend on the age of the brake fluid. You can certainly apply caliper decals or stickers after the wrap for that final touch!
@@Rvinyl thank you!
what size is that wrap in the video? Is it 12x12?
Yes
Correct 12" x 12" is used by Justin in this caliper wrap. 6" kits are available, but better for just wrapping the face of a cliper.
Could've this be done in 2 pieces?
Yes, you can do it in several pieces. It would be easier. Some customer's don't want a seam so that's how we showed it done.
Don’t buy from this company! Terrible customer service and no refunds!
Would this last me at least 40 months?
40 Months is pretty specific! This film is rated for a 9-year life or a 108 months so you should be all set!
I've had this exact wrap on my calipers for now a little over two years. I also live in canada and we have rough winter. They are still like day one.
Where are u located and do you do instructions
We are located in Brooklyn, NY! We are an online retailer and do not offer installation services at this time.
I am also in NY. Do you offer instalation services yet?
Do you guys have this in purple?
Dang it! We don't have purple. You can see all the colors here: www.rvinyl.com/3M-Caliper-Wraps.html
@@Rvinyl 2 years later, is there any chance that purple is available now?
Or... you can just paint it with caliper paint and be done with it. No lifting and simple.
Sure. Paint is another option. If we sold paint I suppose we would have a video made for that too.
Are you ok? You paint the calipers without taking off the tire ? Lmfao
You also have to sand mask with tape wait for coats clean up a huge mess
@@Rvinyl Tell his dumb ass again
@@antoniowolfe2041 Are you ok? They didn't paint it. At least watch videos before you say stupid shit
That looks like absolute Trash😂. People just paint them w proper High temp paint or Have them actually powder coated. 🤦🏼
Well, we all know what opinions are like...thanks for sharing.