How To Wrap A Bike Frame

[@Rvinyl]

What else would you like to see us wrap? Would you take the time to wrap your bike frame or does it look too difficult? Let us know below.

[@sarajamesjulien7397]

I'd love to see you wrap a wheelchair frame!!!

[@Rvinyl]

@@sarajamesjulien7397 ​that's a great idea! Any particular brand you would recommend?

[@timmcdermott815]

Full suspension mountain bike frame.

[@mlee6050]

​@@timmcdermott815I would say do the same but can do with both halves of frame at a different time and not as one like this that I bet be easier

[@alahukili_2009]

عا😂ا🎉

[@laszlobacs9347]

This is an absolute artwork. No way I could do it myself. It appeared to be easy to do however. Awesome presentation.

[@Rvinyl]

Yeah, the guys at the Wrap Institute are pros par excellence!

[@psykonta]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Going to give my MTB an overhaul and will do a partial wrap on the front part of the frame. Thank you so much for the detailed explanations!

[@NessieNomsChu]

Using this to custom wrap my forearm crutches and my wheelchair, thank you :)

[@Alcoholpad]

My toxic trait is thinking I could do this myself 😂

[@Rvinyl]

That's an awesome toxic trait!

[@theymademepickaname1248]

It doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure it takes practice, but it won't really matter if you make a mistake because it isn't permanent.

[@Alcoholpad]

@@theymademepickaname1248 I think I’m mostly afraid of disassembling my bike and then put back together and it not working the same ever again 😂

[@staceymcdermott4954]

Just learned this mistake myself as well 😂

[@Alcoholpad]

@@staceymcdermott4954 you too ? I attempted it and absolutely failed !

[@novacolonel5287]

Great presentation, and I admire how professional you are with the comments!

[@Rvinyl]

Thank you! We appreciate your feedback.

[@geu6270]

Nice 1st pass. Thanks for great teaching video. Glad someone else figured this out I did it years ago to a bicycle frame and the vinyl is still almost completely intact. Now I have to relearn how I did it. I even did the logos. Yes, it is definitely artwork. Carbon frame was a great deal because it was so ugly 2 tone yellow. I was going to have it professionally painted and thought about this cause it has worked pretty well on cars for many years. Folks it gets WAY more complex than this when you get into the details (I don't have time to go into). That said, this is a great first pass and all those techniques he uses can be applied to each detail such as 2 diiferent colors or things like not a total wrap, outlining decals, etc....

[@Dr.DiegoDuarte]

That is a pro wrapping job! Also you "narrating voice" the work is oddly relaxing and catchy at the same time, that and the good content made me keep an insane level of attention along the whole video. Congrats!

[@notundermywatch3163]

I can't begin to imagine to what degree I would f this up if I attempted it myself

[@baltimorejae7397]

This is great. Now I need someone in the Houston area who can put it on for me 😂

[@nerdalert545]

When you said "now it is time to do the other side" I knew this would be too hard for me.

[@Rvinyl]

😂

[@SeymourKitty]

Good job brother God bless you.

[@moiluck]

Awesome work

[@graggogabarchavov]

If I were to wrap it in a carbon fiber vinyl wrap, would the pattern stretch and warp? Thanks for the awesome tutorial.

[@Rvinyl]

No, not noticeably so.

[@gbj6581]

Are you able to remove the vinly wrap in the future. How hard is the removal process. And is there any residue and or paint destruction.

[@Rvinyl]

Yes, you are able to remove the wrap without damage.

[@Rimlax123]

Hello, what is an approximate price to wrap bicycle like this?

[@bluecivic100]

So there will be a seam that sucks so water can get under an lift the wrap?

[@MindKontrolleProject]

What size vinyl wrap did you use for the complete installation? I see sheets online ranging 2'x5', 4'x5', 6'x5' etc. I like the idea of wrapping each side with a whole sheet for limited seams even though there is quite a bit of waste.

[@sixstanger00]

It's going to depend on the frame size. A rule of thumb when wrapping _anything_ is to always get more material than you think you'll use. Vinyl rolls are always 5' tall, so that is going to cover any standard road or mountain bike frame nose-to-tail. That is, your bike frame isn't going to be _longer_ than 5 feet, unless you're on some sort of one-off novelty frame. So if the roll's width is handling the frame's _length,_ you only need to figure out how much you'll need to cover both sides of the frame vertically. To be on the safe side, I'd assume at least 4 feet, which means you'd need 8 FEET total (or a 5' x 8' roll). Might be good to have a little extra on hand in case you want to do some other trim on the bike, like the handlebars or the stanchions on the fork.

[@The_future1991]

Wow nice work from am professional❤

[@peatyxxjxxx1494]

Great video. Would help to use the actual names of the tubes and components of the bike for better instruction. For example, seat tube, top tube, bottom bracket, headset, chain stays.

[@D_Guten_Morgen]

Очень крутая работа❤ 👍

[@aceves.martini.r]

How many meters did you use for the entire frame? Including forks. Thank you👍🏻

[@ThomasFlorimonte]

But what about the inside of the chain stay and chain stays? You didn't wrap those parts. Thanks.

[@j.ballsdeep420]

I think they intentionally left that exposed to show the carbon?

[@direxxion]

Hi for the alu frames with weld joints any advice how to do it

[@nicksonsbikeski440]

with a bit of heat, you should be able to get the vinyl to stick to the welds & have it look like it was painted.

[@mlee6050]

Have you got one showing how to mate it to hide join? Also will it last in the wet and not peel off? Lastly I'm looking at chrome vinyl any tips on using? And to keep good should I spray lacquer over it? So know I'm looking at a frame but sadly it just bare or black carbon when I want to avoid black

[@VintageLeftyGuitars]

Do not spray clear ontop of vinyl

[@hydriarief9261]

6:35 you can use knifeless tape , its able to use watersoap ? tq

[@Rvinyl]

Yes, you can use knifeless tape. You may also use a water and soap solution.

[@luisguanzon]

If you were to pay a shop to do this, what is a ball park price for labor? i know that's a tough question to answer, just trying to guage a starting point or have some type of reference when i contact some shops.

[@Rvinyl]

That is a good question. Although we cater to DIY installers, you could expect to pay $500 or more for professional installation.

[@viktortrpeski8303]

@@Rvinyl can easily buy a new frame for that money 😂

[@timmcdermott815]

You couldnt buy a decent frame for that much since 1992😂

[@ALMV1987]

How do you link both edges of the vinyl???

[@Rvinyl]

Do you mean how do you make a seam?

[@ALMV1987]

@@Rvinyl yes, Between Two pieces

[@moonstoned55]

​@ALMV1987 since they didn't respond, you use knifeless tape. Look up other KZbin vids on how to use it.

[@RobertWallace]

How durable is the vinyl against stone chips and such? Would you need to apply a clear protectant vinyl on the downtube or any other part (for example if the handle bars might touch if turned all the way)?

[@Rvinyl]

For something like a mountain bike it probably is a good idea to add an extra layer of protection such as our Self Healing Protection films available here: www.rvinyl.com/Universal-Paint-Protection-Kits

[@mrcoco3562]

How much cm will need to wrap a bicycle frame

[@Rvinyl]

You would need 472 by 152 cm.

[@mrcoco3562]

Thankz I just order it!! But this is my first time wrapping my bike haha

[@ALMV1987]

@@mrcoco3562 results???? It’s difficult???

[@jedwinherrera8707]

Can you send me the link from this exact wrap?

[@Rvinyl]

Hi Jedwin, This 3M Wrap is out of stock at present. We offer a number of others on our site however.

[@tlyke7]

@@Rvinyl I noticed 3M and other brands have been out of stock for quite some time. Is there any timeframe for restock?

[@boris3017]

If you were close to me, i would bring it to you from fractory, for protection film. Too many details, and i wont a single blade scratch on my collectible bike. Only for masters.

[@peteremmerzael8852]

Outstanding

[@Lee-py6yt]

Powder coat would be a lot easier.

[@nicksonsbikeski440]

can't powder coat a carbon frame

[@expomm]

I see a lot of waste of material, that would be very expensive, I think sending. For professional paint would be cheaper.

[@Rvinyl]

Interesting. We still think that vinyl wrap film would be cheaper but we'd like to see how you come up with that number.

[@expomm]

Rvinyl well,the vinyl cost approx USD 50 per sq meter (3M), as per my knowledge you need at minimum 4 sq meters, that is USD200 without labor, a paint job for a bike frame cost around USD 180, that is my math

[@expomm]

I meant square meters. Let me know if my math is wrong

[@Rvinyl]

@@expomm Great breakdown. I think you're right about the material cost. The main differences are that wraps require less of a learning curve, they can be removed without causing damage and you can get a look that is impossible with paint (e.g., carbon fiber or brushed aluminum). In the final analysis, if you have the skills and you want a solid color finish then paint is the way to go for a permanent look.

[@expomm]

Rvinyl Agree, there are advantages in having the vynil , which also protects the frame, but for people like me, with zero ability for this hand work, the learning curve will be very steep. Thanks for your honest reply, cheers!

[@HatRock]

Really clean and incredible job. Adds several grams of weight tho...

[@jeffmcclain]

watching pros wrap things are like watching artists draw...it looks easy when watching...but what a complete cluster it is when I try to do it.

[@TheStackingNerdH]

My toxic trait is thinking I can do this perfectly in one go.

[@black7987echo]

Oh no, he trapped Sirvelo.

[@andreasketterer2536]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💪🏻👊🏻👍🏻✌🏻🇩🇪

[@SeymourKitty]

I took my bike to the Autosport and let them wrap it for me

[@alixity758]

Tf did i just watch💀👴🏻

[@dsp4392]

Ngl this kinda looks like crap. All the uneven handmade cuts, especially the one on the headtube 😬. Plus the overlap would drive me crazy. This might work if you're doing a clear wrap for protection, but with the color it basically made that high end bike look like it came from Walmart. Nobody who splurged on a Cervélo will want it looking like that.

[@ProDMiner]

im thinking about doing the universe on my forks or frame, then like nebulas, and stars all over it.