Partial Wrap with detailed contour cutting

[crickit7]

So I have a client that wants to wrap the lower half of his 2011 camaro with solid color wrapping film. The top of the graphic has to have contour cut flames. If I use an application tape I will sacrifice the conformability I need to go around the curves. But if I don't use it I will have the cut pieces "floppin" all over the place when I install. Any suggestions???

 

[Circleville Signs]

Is this solid color? If so, I would use knifeless tape, tape out the pattern of the flames, wrap over the whole thing, then pull the tape to cut the flames out.

 

[2B]

sounds like knifeless will be your friend.

make sure to post heat good, since the knifeless pulls the edge up as it cuts the film

 

[jfiscus]

I did one like that on an HHR. We used application tape and put down the larger/flat areas first, then removed the tape from the tricky contoured areas and installed them with only a few small pieces flopping around... I don't have a photo of it, but I do have the proof artwork.

 

[crickit7]

I did one like that on an HHR. We used application tape and put down the larger/flat areas first, then removed the tape from the tricky contoured areas and installed them with only a few small pieces flopping around... I don't have a photo of it, but I do have the proof artwork.

I tried that once. It worked, but It was nerve racking!

 

[crickit7]

I have been wanting to try the knifeless tape anyhow. Best way to learn is to jump in head first....right?

 

[Kentucky Wraps]

There is non paper transfer tape that conforms pretty well, BUT it smells funny