How to Vinyl Wrap

Wrapping a vehicle in vinyl is a fairly modern concept.
In the mid-1990s, German taxis were wrapped to preserve
paint. NASCAR followed suit by wrapping its race cars as
more primary sponsors came into the sport, which forged a
need for quick turnaround times because paint was slow to
dry. As vinyl costs decreased, the private sector began to
emulate these practices, which created the vinyl-wrapped
automobile option that is now available for anyone.

CarTech, in conjunction with Apex Customs, brings forth
the most modern publication on vinyl wrapping with How to
Vinyl Wrap Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles, which is easy to
follow and heavily illustrated. Outlined in this book are the
benefits of wrapping, the science of wrap, vinyl graphics
applications, and the tools of the trade.

The majority of this book features techniques to wrap a
vehicle from start to finish. Installation techniques, such as
measuring, cutting, applying heat, trimming, laying, tucking,
and post-heat treatment are covered through illustrations.
Troubleshooting help is included for bubbles, tears/
rips, peeling, wrinkles, and cracking. Every component of
a vehicle from the grille to the rear bumper is wrapped and
featured in vivid detail.

Why spend tens of thousands of dollars on paint when
you can change your car’s appearance year after year for a
fraction of the cost? How to Vinyl Wrap Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles
will have your ride looking professionally wrapped
and the talk of the show.

• Automotive painting is expensive and permanent. Wrapping
your automobile is a cost-effective way to get the
same results.
• Automotive vinyl wrapping is extremely popular. Custom
wraps allow your car to have multiple looks during your
ownership.
• Step-by-step procedures walk you through every component
in wrapping an automobile.

About the Authors
Elliot Hutchens, cofounder and vice president of Apex
Customs, is a consultant, technical engineer, marketing
executive, accountant, and three-time entrepreneur with 20
years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Tyler Copenhaver-Heath is the president of Apex Customs
and a three-time entrepreneur with 18 years in the automotive
business. Tyler’s bachelor’s degree in biochemistry enabled him
to study every product that is offered by Apex Customs down
to the molecular level. Travis Hunt has more than 8 years of
experience as a vinyl installer with more than 1,000 completed
projects. Specializing in full-color changes, he has also created
and installed numerous graphic designs, stripe kits, and custom
vinyl wraps for both custom and commercial use.