Tack Reducer is also useful on chromes, softer paints or difficult shapes. PRACTICE E)You may want to use our tack reducer until you are used to wrapping.PRACTICE D) When it comes time to wrap with Color Match Wrap, start with the simplest section of your project and move to the more difficult parts.PRACTICE C)Move on to a curved part of the body and practice.It will return to it's original shape any number of times. PRACTICE B) You can remove the practice sheet, hinge one end down and warm it with your heat gun.On larger pieces or curves an extra set of hands will help tensioning the vinyl to a glassy surface before laying it down on the panel. Work out bubbles or wrinkles by with a squeegee and by lifting portions of the wrap and working wrinkles or bubbles to the edge. It helps to anchor one side and tension evenly to a glassy surface then hinge down the material.PRACTICE A) Start with a clean flat surface at a temperature between 70-85F (20-30C) and practice so that you can get a small piece of vinyl perfectly laid down without bubbles or wrinkles.If you see this happen, stop and use a sharp edge to lift the vinyl away from the backing and you won't have any issue. The shapes are cut by a robot that applies some pressure, the backing paper gets a slight outline cut at that time and using just your finger or bending the backing may sometimes cause the backing to come away with the sticker. For PaintChipSticker application sometimes a razor or knife tip will help in removing the sticker from the sheet and applying to the paint.Order your vinyl pre-coated with NanoCoat so your application goes more smoothly and buy some NanoCoat for long term protection. It also extends the life of vinyl and makes it easier to wash. NanoCoat helps the squeegee and cloth glide over the vinyl and reduce the risk of microscratching during application. Color Match Wrap NanoCoat is a great protective coating for vinyl - and can make the application easier and protect the vinyl during application.Failure to use tack reducer and application tape may damage the laminate. Test on a small section to achieve the right release. If you need to apply graphics using an application tape, be sure to coat Color Match Wrap with our tack reducer before hand.Tack Reducer is applied to the body panel before wrapping and, by reducing the adhesion of vinyl, it helps new wrappers practice and aids prototyping difficult shapes. Color Match Wrap Tack Reducer () spray can make your practice easier.It will come back to it's original shape, eliminating wrinkles any number of times! Practice again and again! Watch a video here (search YouTube for "color match wrap how tough is it?") REMEMBER Even if your vinyl gets wrinkled or bunched, it's not ruined!Pull it off the panel, hinge one edge of the vinyl to the panel, suspend the rest above the body and use a heat gun to gently heat the vinyl.Use this piece to get used to wrapping or to prototype a tough shape. ★ NEW TO WRAPPING? We can include* a practice sheet of vinyl with larger orders. if you'd like one be sure to request one with notes on your order.
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