DIY truck wrap with matte black vinyl

[Addictive Desert Designs]

looks like you did a really good job for your first attempt,

I have been wrapping cars for a little while now, and have learned alot of tricks along the way. you are correct about the front upper valance, some primer 94 would have helped, but the problem is why that does get removed, the primer will leave a residue, but post heating it would have helped, that is a very tough piece to do clean.

and yes the bed has to be removed to get behind the cab, but it can also be trimmed on the cab line just on the back side if the cab since the original color is so close.

you are also very correct in your estimate if you were to pay someone, I think $2500-$3000 is about right,

so you know it generally takes me about 30ish hours to do a vehicle by myself, so I think you did pretty good.

don't want to thread jack but heres a few

 

[dataustin]

Are the decals on your truck under or over the wrap (if it is the same truck in pitcher two the answer is over)?

 

[menerso]

don't want to thread jack but heres a few

Not to worry. This thread would be great if it was the "go to thread" for people who want to wrap their truck. Love the pics.

I noticed you had removed the trim around the window. Is that easy? I ended up just lifting and shoving underneath.

Also, if you can give a quick how to on removing of the bed, that would be great.

Nice work!

 

[Addictive Desert Designs]

Are the decals on your truck under or over the wrap (if it is the same truck in pitcher two the answer is over)?

yes logos, were applied after the wrap was done, this truck will most likely get redone before SEMA, so it may have different logos

Not to worry. This thread would be great if it was the "go to thread" for people who want to wrap their truck. Love the pics.

I noticed you had removed the trim around the window. Is that easy? I ended up just lifting and shoving underneath.

Also, if you can give a quick how to on removing of the bed, that would be great.

Nice work!

thanks

trim just pulled right out, and popped back in very easy, but your method will work just as good, i've done it both ways.

bed is 4 or 6 bolts, from the top side can't remember exactly with out going outside to look, remove filler tube from bed, and get a few friends to lift, maybe weighs 200lbs.

 

[menerso]

Well, I finally finished my matte black wrap on my Raptor. It looks awesome. It took me a long time since it was waaayyyy to hot out for several weeks and my in-laws were in town, but I finally got it done.

I would pay someone next time to do it, not because it was hard, but because it took too long to finish.

 

[Blind1]

Menerso that is awesome. I know you have to be proud of your final product.

Damn, I wished Ford would have had that color option when I was acquiring mine. Your write u[ was excellent as well. Love it!

 

[BigBlock]

Looks good! One question: How long will the wrap last before it fades from the sun?

 

[menerso]

It all depends. You have to protect it just like paint. You don't wax it, so you just have to keep it clean and don't let it sit in the sun for a long time.

From what I read, with regular use and normal washing, you can get 5 or more years out of it.

Nice thing about matte black... if it fades... it will look like matte black.

check this video out about maintaining vinyl wraps...
3M - Cookie's Tip - Maintaining Vehicle Wraps - YouTube

Looks good! One question: How long will the wrap last before it fades from the sun?

 

[jjeffreyc97]

You did an awesome job on the wrap! I have been tossing around the DIY or paying someone. I live near New Orleans, la. There is a guy there that said he would do it for $700 if I buy all the wrap. I have a couple questions though, I work offshore and sometimes my truck will stay at the dock for ten twelve days. Let's say it's dirty, will it being dirty so long stain or mess up the color? And I have had my truck for a little over a year, I do have a couple small rock chips near the front fender from the tires slinging. Will that affect the final look? finally I do get my truck muddy quite a bit will that damage the wrap? Thanks man, any help would be appreciated....

 

[Bluoval1118]

This is an awesome write up and you just inspired me to do this to my truck.nthe local shops wanted to charge me $5000 to do it so I strayed away. After reading your write up I am quite sure I can do this. My only concern is my truck is blue but I love the matte grey inn the pic ADD posted. Any recommendations for the door jambs anyone?