MERCEDES GTR Front Bumper Vinyl Wrap WITH INLAYS

Material used: vvividshop.com/collections/colorfusion
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Inlay placement is important but it can be challenging deciding where to put them so that your project comes out looking its best.
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[@scottgillig908]

Great job ! I worked with vinyl for over 30 years. There are so many types. Here's something you may not have known: The backing ( the slippery paper you throw away ) is run through what's called a release coater. Release is applied evenly on that backing. It then goes through a long ovens, temperature is about 250 degrees. The vinyl ( the face material ) is run through an oven @ about 225 degrees. That makes the vinyl softer and pliable. The backing then goes through an adhesive coater. The amount of adhesive applied is what's called a coating weight. The heavier the coating weight, the pricier the vinyl. It then goes through an oven again, then both the vinyl and backing are brought through a laminator. Once laminated, it transfer the adhesive to the vinyl. The standard widths of the vinyl are 54" or 60" wide. From there, it goes to a slitter, and is cut in designated widths that a customer has requested. There were four major manufacturers at one time. Avery, MACtac, Fassons and of course 3M. The thinner the vinyl the more brittle it is to work with. I wrapped my first car in 1988. People thought I had lost my mind. Until they saw the finished product. Ü Wrap on, Brother.

[@ShaezRoblox]

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[@rjlocklair]

Hey thanks for the info, always learning. I do more calendered uv bus wraps and love pushing the vinyl past what data sheets say to do!

[@scottgillig908]

Hello Carolina, I wish everyone that's really interested in wrapping could see the vinyl manufacturing process. It's an incredible process. Christian did get to see a little of the process, but because of rules of the vinyl manufacturing process, they don't want anyone to see how the ' sausage ' is made. If there's anyone that I would love to have seen the complete process, it's Christian. He'd have been very impressed. If you cut me I'd bleed blood, if you cut Christian, he's bleed vinyl. I hope Christian's honesty, hard work, knowledge and craftsmanship comes through to everyone. Christian's character and dedication to his craft are impeccable. On top of that he's just really a nice guy. I put Christian in that rare category of " they don't make them like that anymore. " Thank you for writing, Carolina. Best of luck to you ! My best, Scott

[@xavierwilmott8502]

Thanks for the info. Keep grinding!!

[@Getemgonejones]

Yyg

[@omarspost]

ABSOLUTE RESPECT. Could tell you weren't keen on this job, but still gave it 110%

[@seansmama12131]

I really like how you describe in detail what your doing while your doing it. This makes wrapping for first timers a lot easier

[@thenaturalbob4974]

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[@TheDrewker]

Pretty amazing how the stuff returns to its original shape after being stretched and wrinkled and heated and cooled and heated again... and how the adhesive pretty much only sticks when you want it to. Much more forgiving than I would have guessed.

[@austynalmasy7197]

its forgiving and not at the same time, there is a fine line of limit .you can stress it and make it do things you wouldn't expect but it lasting, is a different story . fun stuff .

[@MuchacholokoGames]

I'm Brazilian and I'm learning a lot from your videos. I work with automotive adhesives for 6 years, today I have my company and every day I discover new and technical things that are making my job much easier. Thanks for the knowledge and continue with your videos. One day I will go to your workshop to exchange knowledge. Good work.

[@myfastcars]

WOW!! You have skills on a whole different level! Simply amazing. EXCELLENT WORK!! Please show some more close up work where you tuck body seams and cut inlays. Thank You! Bill

[@just_bright]

You are a natural born teacher brotha! Just ordered wrap from Vivvid and your insta was on the packaging and I am so blessed from gleaning all your hard earned knowledge! What a fulfilling profession ya have there. You're a teacher and an Ar'Tist! Much love and I will share my wrap after it's done this weekend! Cheers brotha!

[@youtubeuser3182]

watching it all come together when you start tucking and trimming away the excess gets me all giddy and excited! I can't wait to try wrapping my wife's car soon!

[@toplabels]

Its magic. Saw the bumper and it seems like there is no way.....and all of a sudden DONE !! The Wrap Magician

[@marene76]

Love your channel I’ve been watching you put on wraps for many hours man I don’t think that anybody does it better than you and I like the fact that your videos are long and you let us follow your steps through the whole video. Keep up the good work.

[@rjlocklair]

I get tired of being so low to the floor, so my goal is to start raising all vehicles up! Great watching you wrap! learned alot, long time fan.

[@therealjoshtodd]

You have the patience of Job, dude. I would lose my mind doing that. Looks amazing!

[@maasim73]

This is the longest video on YT I’ve watched but never got bored at all. I even rewind it whenever I get interrupted. I’ve wrapped cars already and getting better and better just by watching your videos. Thanks for all your detail How to’s. It’s been helping me a lot. And I’m about to wrap my 5th one. You’re an Idol. 🐐

[@benbawden3771]

Lovely work, was really good to watch the whole process without skipping parts, another fine vid, love this channel

[@ericx4124]

Thanks for all the vids! I’m gearing up to do a cla45 half roof for the first time and appreciate your advice and techniques.

[@emanuellugo2290]

Man this guy is good, fearless with that heat gun.

[@stangtheoriginal1659]

Talk about "stretchin' the envelope"...Always a pleasure to watch a young master at work...

[@mariobarretta639]

The best wrap channel ever.. Please, make a video where you show us how to put back on car the logos/emblems

[@KIRRRRU19]

order new ones on ebay so it comes with new adhesive. that's what I would do

[@Wet_Dreams_Dont_Dry]

Order a new one, its cheap.

[@rithwikghari]

Check v wrap sikar

[@Patrick-HD]

LOL how can i be bored of this i learn so much of of you that front bumper still looks hard af too do! great job as always man !

[@waybach]

Love your videos. I work at a sign shop and use the same techniques when applying onto acrylic. Very cool to see it done on cars. Thank you for the excellent content. Keep it up. Subscribed.

[@rafaelxenes2034]

Wow, I'm so glad I found this channel, great job! I didnt know wrapping was like this. Its amazing. I want to wrap my whole 96 suburban now 😆

[@OS57HYRB1K3R]

Brother you are really a good teacher. The way you explain every single bits. Very helpful buddy. Really appreciate it. Hopefully one day i will be able to wrap like a professional. Many thanks

[@MyLifestyleShoppe]

This is inspiring as hell! Definitely subbing! It looks super clean

[@radwaneamine9916]

You have mastered the wonderful work beautifully

[@mariusmihai1292]

Good job man, i can't belive how good it turn out. That was a really hard bumper to wrap...you did it perfect. God job again!

[@davehornet6]

This is the 10th of your awesome tutorials i have watched this week. Thanks a million. I have just bought a 200x500mm sample of chrome irridescent to try on my mirror caps (peugeot 207sw🤣) If it looks half as good as you have taught me ill do the whole car! And ill post a vid and share it with you. I am a pro car painter/beater so am quietly confident🤔

[@jeffreystaring3074]

I can't belive you have the patience to do this!!! Good on you.

[@weace8466]

I 0started wrapping because of you. Think ive watched over 24 hours of you in the past week. learned ALOT your the man!

[@rich6841]

Lot's of thanks for so many tips. i'll use each one I;m sure in days to come. You keep make the videos and I'll keep watching them.

[@reviews2628]

All of the videos had 2 people working together. You did a great job by upload your video 👍

[@heavyhitter637]

Great Job. Very amusing learning video. You know how to keep newbies interested in the subject. Amazing ! Than you for sharing. Appreciate this very much. Keep up the good work !

[@rb6491]

if i ever need a top-quality wrap done i know who to call. superb

[@jeffreyrivera2271]

Wow ,you are amazing! Great job, outstanding craftsmanship, perfect communication as you go. I'm totally impressed, I wish you could do my tsx .

[@88krazie]

Just stumbled on this video series, when I saw you doing the rear subie trunk, I was like does he know what he's doing. After you had finished I thought WOW this guy is gifted for sure! I then watched a few more and have to say your a pleasure to watch, you seem down to earth and care about what you're doing a trait that hard to find sometimes. He the good work going A+!

[@ytmaxxammo8591]

CK is the man! Thank you for these masterclasses! You should start a school for wrapping.

[@daviddixon2945]

love the way you wrap. plus the tips

[@robertmontero707]

I'll give you an A+. Excellent video! Well Explained and in depth.

[@G_Ozare]

Superb job on that front bumper!

[@dannycandor]

Your work is amazing brother!!! Amazing!!!!

[@jamescash3034]

Well you sure know what you're doing ...great job!!!!

[@johannwolf1]

I like the way it looked at the beginning of the video... grey with the green accents.

[@bevmcmullan-kungl8089]

Superb job, Christian, as always

[@buttmanroad]

Your Amazing Bro! My wife wants a wrap on her Smart Car!

[@bfraser80]

Christian your videos are tremendously helpful. Very hands on and informative. I feel other installers show you snippets of there work ie before, during and after. All week I have sat for hours watching you work. One question for you. Do you go through a few heat guns? As sometimes you can hear it bounce off the ground lol. Keep them coming best videos on KZbin by far.

[@CKWraps]

I go through my share of heat guns. When it comes to doing a good job or sacrificing a heat gun I'll take the good job over the heat gun

[@tewmuch7342]

Very good job with such delicate vinyl

[@blairguinea1337]

Da master wrapper...............too much Boss, you have such a talent

[@Alisa2008afg]

“Just so we can get in there DEEP” and then he held himself 😂🤣 Am i the only one with dirty a mind???

[@carizmotorsindonesia4271]

Some people dislike it cuz they don't know how to make it work... Actually it fun for me when wrap the car. Reason why I want to learn how to warp cuz I want to change body's style of my Ford Fiesta 2014.

[@akumushikyo]

Been sitting here going through videos and I would have never guessed you were up north in Toronto after the video the other day talking about it being 95 out.

[@austynalmasy7197]

the fact that this professional appears to have a struggle just shows how difficult wrap install can be. patience and technique is key.

[@austynalmasy7197]

the beauty of it is how bad it looks at first, and how well you can perfect it when its done .

[@Parialated]

Seeing it go from a piece of vinyl draped on a hood to a second smooth skin is what does it for me

[@jasonbiggsimmsimmons2664]

We are now more then a year beyond when you posted this video. Can we see how the car looks now?

[@CKWraps]

The client would need to bring the vehicle by on their time. If it ever comes by I will do a video

[@paulcordingley7263]

Love your work

[@ChryslerChryslersrt]

Excellent work man...good job

[@williamsmith9779]

He's good if I didn't watch this video I would have thought it was another car great job dude !!!

[@rubenmeister5276]

This exacerbates my anxiety level lol

[@unmoterodiferente]

Menuda vinilada!! Increíble trabajo!!😍😍

[@konara261]

Great job 💪💪💪 thank you very much for your vedio lessons

[@DeanF]

Pretty much my favorite new channel to binge on. Thanks brother!

[@nathanhill4599]

Brilliant video boss you have serious skills.

[@Tkm112093evadell]

This process is sort of anxiety inducing but that’s only because I don’t do it for a living and don’t know the parameters of the material. I’m sure he’s more calm and collected cuz he knows what he can get away with.

[@greganastacio423]

Excellent job buddy 👏 👍🏻

[@mauromasterdetailer]

Wow!!! Che spettacolo. Fantastico colore. Fantastico lavoro.

[@cj.barrientos]

Hey man love the videos bro I've been subbed for quite awhile now and its amazing to see what you can do with these wraps... And do you own the wrapping shop you're in or do you just work there?

[@MRGOODHOOD]

I PUT THE CAR ON A HOIST WHEN WORKING ON THE LOWER BODY....IT'S EASIER ON MY KNEE AND BACK !!! MY FRIEND PLEASE INVEST IN KNEE PADS ....YOU CAN THANK ME WHEN YOUR 40 YEARS OLD !!! GREAT JOB YOUR VERY TALENTED .

[@Telelikeitis]

What kind of felt do you use on your squeegees and do they scratch the surface any? Thanks for all your hard work showing us how to wrap a vehicle. James

[@rumenpro]

Great job my man

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

Speechless with appreciation for you sharing. Thank you. Chris.

[@GeenIdee2]

How did you do those corners under the headlight / fender if I may ask?

[@WaydUncaged]

Looks like a good shop. That shade of green is too Xmas for me but it still looks good.

[@TazRisGifted]

i just saw this exact car at the chicago auto show today in that same color green. dont know if it was wrapped or factory paint but i think it was paint.

[@mistertellez2434]

Awesome work bro!

[@chrislee4878]

love this video great job👍

[@fabriziomarangelli8175]

nice video!! do you have any video wrapping with teckwrap vinyl? thanks

[@MarkK01]

Chris you are an artist. What a transformation. What kinda pisses me off is you are busting your butt while how many other people are standing around laughing and joking around. I am really surprised that all the back ground noise does not ruin your concentration. Great job as usual.

[@NakaRoad]

incredible !!

[@martinsimmons4093]

Good job. My only concern was the blade on that grill!!

[@michaelagrace4219]

This looks like a pain in the butt... 😝 I wrap buses.. I’m so ready to start learning on other vehicles.

[@idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie9255]

GREAT JOB BROTHER

[@universalwraps8071]

You are the best man, honestly best KZbinr their is

[@CKWraps]

Thanks man 👊

[@willmx85]

Man U make this look easy

[@Smokin07ram]

Amazing job as always! You make it look so easy...far from it!

[@inactive67]

How funny the inlays scared the crap out of me.The rest of the bumper NO flocking way.

[@RRBish]

My favorite color!!!

[@Luis8I]

Awesome!! I love your videos man. How long will this wrap last on that bumper?

[@slmannon77]

what is the protective tape you are cutting on? I totally agree on the "wrips easy" 3M

[@jenniferwilkerson2161]

Great Job💯👍

[@sachinlad]

Great job 👌👌

[@christiansalazar7276]

Great vid bro, may i ask you what would be the best brand and black shade color for a white vehicle? I have white charger 392 and how difficult would be the hood wrap for a first timer like me

[@davidmegret6852]

Oushould get yourself some infrared lamps would keep whole area warm

[@michaelangel-dzubiel1359]

Was gonna paint but wow!

[@orestispappas1613]

The best ! CK. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@deven577]

Can you do a video on how to print the car wrap and what the best equipment is ?

[@elsworthashley1217]

Good job 👍👏

[@titusgibson9914]

Holy Crap!!! Do you sell a box or two of patience to be able to do that? Great job! Thanks for the videos!

[@nonameisthename138]

Bro how are you going to look at the phone ringing and not answer?? It was me, and I'm watching you...🤣🤣 JJ, jj 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But seriously though, people don't realize how serious this wrap thing is. It can be time consuming to get it RIGHT!! And I like your work! Very detailed. That bumper would have scared some off! Awesome job!! Oh yeah, and I subbed!👍👏👏👏

[@2eazy206]

Gonna be doing this on gravel✌🏽

[@MrCougar214]

CK Wraps, can you tell me about how much Vivid wrap I would need to cover a 2007 Dodge Charger? I really like the Vivid brand. I watch you use it all the time and it's a very forgiving wrap to work with and even a novice such as myself should be able to apply it. Please include any extra you recommend as I plan to wrap the entire car from bumper to bumper.

[@khalidalhababi7903]

Thams up 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Khalid from Saudi Arabia

[@MxT333]

Hey do you have a video on the best heat gun. preferably the ones that dont auto shut off or auto cool after using it.