Vinyl Wrapping a Ford F-150!
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2021
- A few minor imperfections but I was able to learn a few things through the process. I’m really happy overall with the end result being my first full vinyl wrap project that I’ve completed.
I wrapped this 2013 Ford F-150 in Avery Dennison SW900-427-O Gloss Soft Red.
In this video you’ll get progress updates through the week as I start at the hood, grille, bumper and work towards the back of the truck. Using a week vacation I began the project on a Saturday afternoon and wrapped up the project the following Saturday evening.
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Really good work bud
Thanks, appreciate it 🤘😎
Damn dude this was your first full wrap you did great job 👏🏻
Wow
Thanks! Not perfect but turned out pretty well. Good experience for sure. Appreciate it.
Nice, looks exactly like Ford’s Race Red
Thanks, it instantly transformed the attitude of the truck.
I’m wanting to do my grill on my 2013 f150 because the clear coat is peeling. that’s why I watched this video but you didn’t show the process on that😅 I need guidance!
Hey. Sorry. I didn’t get into any of the details for the grill.
First step would be to scrape / scuff the flaking chrome so the vinyl has a solid surface to adhere to.
From there I removed the center sections by releasing the tabs on the back side to wrap them independently before snapping back into the grill surround. Then of course wrapping the outside surround by itself.
Overall I was pretty happy with how smoothly it went using that approach.
I love how your buddy was standing there 😂 I hope he gave you a few beers when it was all done 😉 nice work!
lol Thanks! That was a crazy week but we managed to get it all done.
Beautiful job bro really. Consider putting a raptor grill on it.
Hey. Appreciate it. Good call on the grille, that would add a little more attitude to the front end.
Great vid and thanks for sharing! I have the same truck with some additions, fender flares, snug top, roof rack, light bar and have always wanted to give the truck a vinyl wrap.
I'm now in a shop that will accommodate this sort of endeavor and you've inspired me to give it a shot. What were the most problematic areas that you came across with this job?
Thanks again for your time and effort🤙
Hey. That’s way cool!
I’d say the most challenging part of the wrap was the fender flares. Getting a good pull on the vinyl is ideal and without a couple of extra hands to help hold it in place it’s really tough to work with. Assuming it’s off the truck when being wrapped.
Other than that it really was a pretty straightforward wrap, pulling to the corners and working the body lines.
@@TunersCanvas Roger that! I think I'll go ahead and pull them off via that advice since mine are aftermarket and are oversized to accommodate the wheel offset.
Good luck on your ventures Man!
@@aridlifestyles Reach out if you have questions!
@@TunersCanvas Appreciate the olive branch 💪
Damn. Watched that entire video to see how to wrap that C pillar, why wouldn’t you show the hardest part?
Dang. Not intentional. I must have edited through that slow area to catch more of the overall transformation. As you’re aware, that area of the cab is really tedious and takes time, slowly working down between the box.
I didn’t do so, but have considered taking the bolts out of the bottom of the box and lifting it back a foot or so to give nice access to work the vinyl in place. Worth a thought if applicable.
I’m wanting to vinyl wrap my from bumper on my 2012 f150 what size should I get I also wanna wrap my rear bumper , if you wouldn’t mind helping me I’m looking at 5 x10 do you think that will be enough?
Hey, cool to hear you’re looking to tackle it yourself. Have you worked with vinyl at all before?
Seems to me 5x10 should work just fine. The rear bumper has the center plastic so it’s only the outside corners that will consume material. You will also be able to cut the 5’ width down the center and suffice with 2 sections of 30”x10’ which should be plenty for front and rear.
Some take aways from this project would say remove the valance above the front bumper to provide more room to work. It was tedious trying to get the top edge of the bumper tucked in between the bumper and valance.
Pulling a fair amount of tension from the center around the sides will create horizontal slack that can be directed over the top and below the bottom of the bumper. I can share a short video describing that detail if you need a visual.
Connect with any questions!
I have a 2013 f150. You made this look relatively easy. How hard do you think this would be to attempt as a first timer?
I hadn’t completed a full project before prior to the F150, but I had worked a little with vinyl in small simple panels. There is a lot of good content on UA-cam regarding vinyl techniques and with a quality product, it can be user friendly with the right approach.
You’ll find some areas are tricky that need to be planned and other areas straightforward. Best way to know is give it a try!
I can’t imagine taking off all the handles and lights etc… I get plenty of tuck and adhesion without removing anything.
Makes sense. Everyone installs differently. Being one of my first wrap projects I didn’t mind having less objects to work around, not to mention the handles were getting replaced with fresh black ones so they were coming off anyway.
Hopefully you can answer since I don’t know much about vinyl wrap at all.
How much would it take to wrap bumpers , door handles , mirrors and grille
Ford f150 2024
Thank you
A quick estimation would be a 5x15 piece of vinyl.
Take a measurement from wheel to wheel around the front to determine distance to cover front bumper, and add an extra foot.
From there, measure the width of the grille and add an extra foot as well.
Total vinyl to order would the total of both measurements.
Since the vinyl is 60in wide, you can split that into two 30” pieces at the length measured to achieve both front and rear bumpers. The handles and mirrors would be covered with left over vinyl after the grille.
Hope that helps.
I have the same truck i’m looking at doing it myself also where did you buy the wrap and how much was it how much did it take? Nice work by the way!
That’s awesome! I ordered the vinyl from Metrorestyling. Pricing has been changing so you’ll have to check it out based on color choice. Expect around $750 I’d say.
How many feet did you need to buy and did you have extra leftover?
Hey how much vinyl did your truck take… I have the almost same truck and I’m looking to do a gun metal wrap on her
That will look stealth, especially if decide to offset with black accents. I ordered a full 75’ roll for this project and ended up with some leftover, but not a significant amount. Maybe 10’ or less, which would come in handy should a panel need to be replaced at some point either during install or later.
I was hoping to see a grille process on thus f150 on youtube but no luck.....😢
Dang. Sorry I didn’t get that detail of the process. It is pretty easy though.
Once the assembly has been removed from the truck, all you have to do is release some tabs on the back side to get the three center sections out.
Wrap those sections separate and snap back in after wrapping the full surround.
Hope that helps.
How many feet of Vinyl did it take to complete it
I ordered a full 75’ roll. There was a little left over but not much. I’d guess it took 65’-70’ total.
How much wrap do you have to buy to wrap a truck like that one?
I ordered a full 75’ roll of vinyl for this truck. There was a small amount left after I completed that would have worked for the back of cab if the box was removed, however in this case we didn’t go that route.
Awesome job, how long do you think it took all together
Thanks!
Started it on a Saturday afternoon and finished it the following Saturday. It was a long week though, roughly 10:00am til after midnight most days due to me only wrapping a couple times.
@@TunersCanvas Im think about color matching my bumpers, how does the vinyl respond to water pressure or automatic car washes
@@MrLaker9900 Definitely like the look of color matched bumpers. The least chrome the better in my opinion.
Vinyl wrap is safe through touch less car washes. The vulnerable spots could be the corners where most of the tension often ends up if overstretched during install.
What size did u use for the front bumber
@@rigoenriquez6433 Hard to recall. Since I wrapped the entire truck it was a full 25 yard roll that I ordered. Best bet would be to measure the distance from the drivers side around the front to the passenger side to get an idea on length needed. Be sure to add a little extra on each side.
The vinyl is generally 60” wide so if the measurement is let’s say roughly 9 feet around the front, you would order a 5’x9’ piece of vinyl.
Then, the 60” can be cut into two 30”x ( your length ) pieces that will cover the front and rear bumpers.
how close is this to ford race red?
Can’t say for certain. I would have to hold a piece of vinyl against a touch up paint sample at the auto parts store to give you an adequate idea. Ill try to do so this week.
@@TunersCanvas appreciate it bud
It looks nice . How much material did you use ?
Thanks. I ordered a full 75 foot roll and used most all of it. Had a little to spare.