alank Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Just a word of warning, got some supposedly 3M Clear Vinyl wrap of a supplier on e-bay, what a load of s- -t. I feel I wasted a good few hours of my life applying it a couple of weeks ago, to find its turned a lovely shade of Yellow, which is not good on a white car. Don't buy 3M vinyl off e-bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 @Patt used to work for 3M and recently commented that lots of stuff being sold claims that it is 3M but it's a cheap knock-off. Ebay would be highly likely to be included there IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Try searching for Ventureshield - it's the trade name for the bike stuff. You are much less likely to get Chinese copy cr*p. What I've done is pop to my local installer and ask to buy an off cut for cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 It may have been 3m, just not an exterior specification although I'd be disappointed if even 3M interior vinyl discoloured that quickly. I know from my time in the signage industry that there are many different grades of vinyl for differing applications even in just one manufacturer's inventory. You need to know what you are buying alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takahashi Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 always buy from a proper dealer, not ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggieboxa Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 I’ve used several companies to source vinyl for my race car, but the one listed below comes top for speed and reliability of delivery - and product quality. I went for Matt finish with ADT (air drain tech - or something) which aids bubble free application. Products are also forgiving when forming round curves etc (with heat): https://www.wrapdirect.com/ A bit more expensive than some, but, er, as the original post suggests, you get what you pay for 😳😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, alank said: Just a word of warning, got some supposedly 3M Clear Vinyl wrap of a supplier on e-bay, what a load of s- -t. I feel I wasted a good few hours of my life applying it a couple of weeks ago, to find its turned a lovely shade of Yellow, which is not good on a white car. Don't buy 3M vinyl off e-bay. You'll be a whizz at it second time around with the proper material - good practice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggieboxa Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Oh. And a quick heads up. If you’ve put any vinyl wrap on your headlights, I advise that you remove it (very carefully) with a steam cleaner - or at least some gentle dry heat. Ask me how I know...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, noggieboxa said: Oh. And a quick heads up. If you’ve put any vinyl wrap on your headlights, I advise that you remove it (very carefully) with a steam cleaner - or at least some gentle dry heat. Ask me how I know...... How do you know? Pictures are always good, speak a thousand words apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 This one seems to be selling well. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8D-Gloss-BLACK-1520mm-59-8in-x-300mm-11-8in-Carbon-Fibre-Vinyl-Wrap-Sticker/201534100121?hash=item2eec5e5299%3Ag%3AvFgAAOSwP~tW2BzF&LH_BIN=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 hours ago, 718as said: This one seems to be selling well. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8D-Gloss-BLACK-1520mm-59-8in-x-300mm-11-8in-Carbon-Fibre-Vinyl-Wrap-Sticker/201534100121?hash=item2eec5e5299%3Ag%3AvFgAAOSwP~tW2BzF&LH_BIN=1 ..but surely only being bought by 17year olds with a saxo VTS or similar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 feedback on that item only is great only 1 -ve review. for £6 worth a try if you are after something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggieboxa Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 21 hours ago, EXY said: How do you know? Pictures are always good, speak a thousand words apparently I was too embarrassed to take any pics at the time.....!! The vinyl lifted some/most of the protective sealant from the headlights. They looked a real mess. Quickly removed them and took them to my local body shop to get fixed - with my tail between my legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 hours ago, noggieboxa said: I was too embarrassed to take any pics at the time.....!! The vinyl lifted some/most of the protective sealant from the headlights. They looked a real mess. Quickly removed them and took them to my local body shop to get fixed - with my tail between my legs. Oops, not to worry we have all been there and done that, or at least something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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