Le 07/03/2024
written by Lisa P.
The easy way to dechroming your car
Step by step with wrapping Variance Auto
Dechroming parts of your car with wrapping is a common way to give your vehicle a customized look. Here are the steps you can follow to easily dechroming parts of your car with wrapping :
1
Preparation:
- Choose a well-lit, well-ventilated work area.
- Make sure the car is clean and dry before you start.
2
Materials required:
- Film from wrapping : Choose a quality wrapping film suitable for the surface you wish to dechromate.
- Cutting tools: A cutter + a thermo
- Squeegee: For smoothing the film on the surface of the car.
- Light detergent: to clean the surface before applying the film.
3
Determining the areas to be dechromed :
Identify the parts of your car you wish to dechrome, such as door trim, window surrounds, bumper trim, etc.
4
Surface cleaning :
Clean the area thoroughly with a mild detergent to remove dirt, dust and wax residues. Make sure the surface is completely dry before proceeding.
5
Application of wrapping film:
- Cut the wrapping film to the dimensions required to cover the area you wish to dechromate, leaving an extra margin around the edges.
- Remove the backing film from wrapping to reveal the adhesive surface.
- Gently apply the film to the area to be dechromed, taking care to avoid air bubbles. Use a squeegee to smooth the film and make it adhere firmly to the surface.
6
Cutting and fitting :
- Use a precision cutter or scissors to carefully cut the wrapping film around the contours of the area to be dechromed.
- Make sure the edges of the film fit snugly and adhere correctly to the surface.
7
Finishing and checking :
- Run the squeegee over the entire surface one last time to eliminate any air bubbles and ensure uniform adhesion.
- Check the dechromed area carefully to ensure that the film is well applied and that there are no creases or air bubbles.
By following these steps carefully, you should be able to easily dechroming parts of your car using wrapping. Remember to take your time and be precise in your measurements and cut-outs to achieve a clean, professional result.
