Wrap advice

[heyskull]

I am on with wrapping this vehicle.
Just need some advice as the vehicle is already black.
Also the gold is all printed with fades.
I did do one similar a while back and pieced it all in with contour cut wrap, but in places it distorted when it was applied into some of the recesses.

Thanks
SC

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

In my shop we would print/cut this.

Yes it will distort in channels. It is going to happen either way….

 

[GAC05]

With the base already black, I think this would work and keep the distortion on the graphics to a minimum:

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

With the base already black, I think this would work and keep the distortion on the graphics to a minimum:

Yes this will minimize the distortion.

 

[lenard912]

Since your base is already black and most of the distortion is in the fades and gold graphics, you might have a smoother time printing the gold with slight bleed and trimming where needed instead of trying to fully panel it in contour cuts. If your last wrap distorted in the recesses, maybe consider overlaminating with a high-stretch film or using knifeless tape to edge around trouble zones and get cleaner laydowns.

 

[TEN]

How does the wrap on the driver's side end on the rear view?

 

[Modern Ink Signs]

Word of advise for 95% of your wrap designs.

Hood, sides and back are separate from each other. In the case above, designer should create a clipping mask for the back doors and just make the rest black.

You can have things line up from side to back to front but it does take some planning.

 

[luke philips]

Hi SC,

Thanks for sharing your wrap project – it’s looking great so far!

Since the vehicle is already black and you're using gold with printed fades, a full print wrap would be your best bet to avoid distortion, especially in recessed areas. Contour cut wraps can shift or stretch unevenly during installation, particularly over complex surfaces, which is likely what caused the issues you experienced previously.


For smoother results, consider printing the entire design on high-quality wrap film with good conformability (like Avery Dennison or 3M), and then laminating it. This allows you to apply it in one piece or larger sections, reducing seams and minimizing the chance of distortion. Heat and proper post-heating around the recesses are also key to preventing long-term lift.

We’ve had similar success with full print vehicle wraps car in NC, especially when fades and gradients are involved. They hold up better and ensure the design integrity remains intact.

Hope that helps, and good luck with the wrap!