G_Body_Man
G_Body_Man SuperDork
9/14/16 2:52 p.m.

So Walmart had Castrol Edge on a great sale, which left a little extra money to put into my "fun jar." I decided on a whim to purchase one linear foot (1' by 5') of galaxy print vinyl wrap from a local shop, and set to work. Not bad for a first attempt that was done half in the dark. It's somehow even easier than the youtube videos suggest.

The first piece I tackled had this very 3 dimensional lip. The cut lines aren't perfect and there is a tiny crease or two, but overall, extremely easy.

I even did the trim below the tail lights!

NickD
NickD Dork
9/14/16 3:05 p.m.

That "Galaxy" vinyl print looks out of this world. Heheheh. I'll show myself out.

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury MegaDork
9/14/16 3:43 p.m.

LOL, jk...looks pretty good, all things considered

G_Body_Man
G_Body_Man SuperDork
9/14/16 3:45 p.m.

In reply to 4cylndrfury:

I thought the whole point of vinyl wrapping is to experiment with ridiculous finishes and patterns and still have your original finish if you don't like the end result after a while.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto Dork
9/14/16 4:30 p.m.

Looks good.

Trackmouse
Trackmouse Dork
9/14/16 9:25 p.m.

I vote a "crown royal" wrap for the crown Vic.

snailmont5oh
snailmont5oh Reader
9/14/16 9:50 p.m.

Well, the original Crown Victoria morphed into a Galaxie, which turned into an LTD, which turned back into a Crown Victoria, so it works for me.

Stealthtercel
Stealthtercel Dork
9/15/16 5:29 a.m.

It's subtle, it's cheap, it's reversible, it's highly personalized – I love it. Aesthetics can be grassroots too.

failboat
failboat UberDork
9/15/16 5:49 a.m.

Far out, man

A little heat (hairdryer is enough) goes a long way to help the vinyl stretch a little around curves for a smooth application.

Spoolpigeon
Spoolpigeon PowerDork
9/15/16 5:51 a.m.

Is your car wearing space pants?

KyAllroad
KyAllroad UberDork
9/15/16 6:33 a.m.
Spoolpigeon wrote: Is your car wearing space pants?

Because it's ass is out of this world?

Spoolpigeon
Spoolpigeon PowerDork
9/15/16 8:17 a.m.

In reply to KyAllroad:

Bingo

Will
Will UltraDork
9/15/16 7:36 p.m.
Spoolpigeon wrote: Is your car wearing space pants?

https://www.youtube.com/embed/MwpmqMnngRk

TR7
TR7 New Reader
9/15/16 8:40 p.m.

It's like an Epcot ride.

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