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Originally Posted by isakhnov
Thanks JNoSol for sharing! I've never done wrapping before but sounds like a fun little project. Is there a write up on how to do the actual wrapping you can point me at?
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Buy the 3M vinyl indicated on my original post. Start with the chrome pieces on the door handles. Don't peel the vinyl yet, cut them close to the size of the area you're covering (maybe add 1/2" excess all around). Clean the chrome area with rubbing alcohol and micro fiber cloth. Peel the vinyl, then apply like a decal or sticker. Start with the center, then use your finger to work it out so there's no wrinkles. Once you've reached the edge, use your nails to crease it along the edge. Then take a utility blade, carefully cut along the edge ensuring no chrome will show then tuck the excess. You're done. The door handles require no heating and stretching. All you need is a blade and your fingers.
For the side markers, you only need heat to stretch around the corners. On heating, always use a low setting and keep the heat source 6-8inch away. Only flash it with heat for 5sec. There are tons of 3M wrap tutorial vids on YouTube, but these are entry level wrapping DIY so I would just play around with it until you get it.
More info below.
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1180810 (post #6 is helpful for simple wrap)