Wrapping Door Handles for Commercial Wraps with Jim Miller

[@designbydaneinstallations]

used this technique last weekend... worked great! thank you

[@ORACALUSA]

That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@topwrapz]

The man himself!!! And what a great trick, thank you for the video!

[@ThatWrapperDude]

Love this!! I will be doing this for now on so clean!!

[@DIDGZONEW]

Hi Jim! Great Technique!!!

[@favianfredes2873]

What about applying primer on concave area behind handle? Do we also need to post heat? In my opinion heat and stretching the film in such a small area would end popping up in a couple days. Please advice

[@nadeemnad9238]

Thank you! Great tip

[@gemtianleon]

When I started doing business in 2003, I used to do the installations that way, but it was a bit tricky when cut, is much riskier and longer process, then decided to remove the handles, mirrors and moldings they were easy to disassemble, in my experience it is better to take longer if the final work will be superior... but great job !!!

[@ORACALUSA]

Erik, We agree that if you are able, removing the handles is the best option for the best results. Unfortunately, it's not always an option. Thanks for the feedback.

[@gemtianleon]

Im sorry! my bad I clicked on the wrong finger sorry!..

[@MAR108]

ORAFOL Americas Inc when it comes to time and money, this option is better. I will not waste time removing hardware for the same buck, maybe if this were a sports car instead of a work vehicle then I would take time and remove everything I can.

[@jimdecals2940]

For me it’s a matter of time vs money on commercial jobs. If the handle comes out with one screw then of corse I’ll remove it. If I have to drop the door panel and remove the window to get to the handle assembly on a commercial wrap that pays 600.00 for a partial wrap over the handles. Guess what? I’m doing this. It’s the best looking way. The body line hides the seam and it never fails. Most customer don’t even know there is a seam there. To top it off there is no stretch marks around the handle. All color changes get the handles removed. Pay attention to what is said on the video.

[@thehammer1988]

What about handle lights and touch sensor to unlock?

[@jimdecals2940]

Ok everyone that says just take out the handle...it’s one screw... pay attention please. We would never wrap a vehicle with the handles on if they come off with one screw. I would never do a color change with a handle on the car. Their are many good ways to wrap handles and this technique works perfectly in cases where you have to go over a handle or object that cant be removed. Like a partial commercial wrap that has limited pay and the door panel needs removing and glass dropped out in order to pull the handle. If you remove the handle for the same pay went it takes two or more extra hours total then congratulations! The 1/8” lap is no different than an inlay on a bumper! It’s right on the body line so reflections hide it better than any other option. Fingernails don’t hit it like a seam behind the handle. Also you don’t have to stretch as much to make a seam behind the handle so it’s more secure. The material around the handle is not stretched at all and it looks super clean especially in a busy commercial wrap.

[@rotulosmaracena7472]

nice work

[@Mariaymariazapatos]

I don't get why sometimes wrappers take out every element, like de door handle or lights and sometimes they just do it with everything on, without taking off the elements.

[@tjscustomtinting]

In my opinion removing when necessary makes for a cleaner install, even though it can be done without removal

[@swebkarim]

Great 👌

[@imamzafee7020]

Why u not remove the handle?

[@theworldsbestdesigner]

Good job for a handles in wrap, would only do this if the handles can't be taken out though, otherwise its just lazy wrapping. Unfortunately this is how more and more full wraps are being done because many wrappers wont strip the cars of badges, handles lights and do it properly.

[@ORACALUSA]

This is a good technique for commercial wraps. We wouldn't recommend it for a color change wrap.

[@cartinttrainingtheeasyway4056]

Pretty cool but why not just take the handle off ?

[@AquaLew]

What's the name if that green? Nice. TFS!

[@ORACALUSA]

It's printed on ORAJET 3981RA.

[@krzysztofosinski4889]

I think it's easier to disassemble the handles, but nice job

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

Jim,here in maco ga,i am asking can i just do my outside mirrors on my 1997 corvette? is this regular vinyl say decals are made from,or some special automotive type vinyl,been out work 40 months thus i am asking these question for a diy project,my car color is artic white...............if you ever need any type of video production assistance/editing my friends son graduated from ART INSTITUTE ATLANTA 2 yrs.............he was a camera man on the WALKING DEAD show for 6yrs not saying anything wrong with your vid at all,just throwing it out there.........BOL

[@ORACALUSA]

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[@PiyalprasannaPrasanna]

❤

[@ChrAshAdventures]

Fancy. Good trick if taking the handles out isn’t an option.

[@DecalGuy77]

Why wouldnt you just remove the handle? Who wants a 1/8 inch overlap right beneath their door handle? Terrible technique. All the people saying its great know nothing about vinyl graphic installations and the correct way to apply it.

[@ORACALUSA]

Hi DecalMan, thank you for your question. We agree that when possible, removing the door handle is a best practice method. However, not all automotive makes and models allow for that approach. This technique is best used when removing a door handle is not possible.

[@DecalGuy77]

@@ORACALUSA if removing the door handle isnt possible, which is pretty rare, then putting the overlap behind the door handle would make alot more sense then having it in plain view. When you trace with the grease pencil measure to the center of the handle and make a straight cut there, directly behind the handle. That way it's out of sight. Why wouldnt you guys teach that instead?

[@ORACALUSA]

@@DecalGuy77 There are many effective ways to handle all applications, this is but one. To see more methods, join us at a tradeshow, ORAFOL Professional Wrapping Academy, Advanced Wrapping Academy and Vehicle Wrap Certification Course

[@DecalGuy77]

@@ORACALUSA Thank you but I've been a graphic installer for 15+ years and Lowen Certified for 3. I actually have some violet metallic Orafol vinyl arriving this week. Hopefully it wraps as good as Avery.

[@ORACALUSA]

@@DecalGuy77, with that much experience you should consider attending the next ORAFOL Vehicle Wrap Certification Course. That's great to hear that you will be applying ORAFOL vinyl this week. I assume that you will be using ORACAL 970RA. Feel free to call our technical support team before the installation (1-888-672-2251 ). They are happy to discuss the differences in applying our material compared to the competitive brands. For example, one of the many differences is the amount of heat our material can handle versus the competitive brands. Just a thought... Good luck with your install.

[@danrowley6934]

That's not funny, gresse pencil? You told me to use a Butchers knife....extra sharp. What kinda dope you on & can I have some Tinker Belle?

[@sonofwolfbait2512]

I've watched three of your videos. They are informative, but I won't watch anymore. All of the music is annoying, distracting, and pointless.

[@ItsMrByers]

That's a terrible way to do that and you don't do a good job of showing how it's done.. 👎

[@fightforpeace4450]

Not good technique at all it's for short term.