RADO's Off Road Rig- Build Thread

[VXorado]

Vinyl Wrap
Description: Wrapped the VX body in 3M Brush Blue Steel Vinyl.
Tips:
-You need at least one helper
-30 ft of material minimum.
-Remove everything touching metal including roof rack, mirrors, door handle, tail lights, weather stripping, snorkels (), etc.
-The cladding can be pealed back instead of fully removed although removing it completely will make the wrap easier.
-Buy a decent head gun, you'll use it
-Plastic dip works well for the door jams and won't permanently cover the paint
-I choose a brushed texture because it doesn't show scratches easily. Based on my own testing, matte finishes will show the most scratches
-The window edges are extremely difficult to wrap, so don't plan on them being perfect
-Any noticable imperfections on the paint surface will show through the vinyl

Working Time: 20 hrs including prep and reassembly

Anyone remember Blue Steel?

Magnets help

Plasti dip can be used on the door hinges to cover up a different color

The initial lay down is difficult

Work from the inside out

Put your helper to work

Plastidipped door jams

A good install will look close to perfect but requires some extra time for touch ups

[Marlin]

I would like some more info/pics of the tailgate flattening. That steel is pretty thick back there, as I have had my tire mounted on the rear door for a few years. Would love to bring it in closer so I don't have to remove it when I wheel.