This is directed to any of you who used 3M Scotchprint CF Vinyl... Do you need to use 3M Primer 94 before applying the vinyl? I know the Di-Noc requires the Primer94 because Di-Noc isn't really sticky, however I ordered Scotch print. I am planning on wrapping my interior pieces with the scotchprint, in particular, the center console. I am aware that it has small bumps therefore, I was wondering if I should use Primer94.

Thanks.

 

It is better to use it, but it will work without it as well, you may just have to redo it sooner.

Mine started to kind of bubble around edges like the A/C controls without the primer.

I've wrapped my interior with both di-noc and scotchprint.

 

pics please

 

I use it and I love it! It works for me but you really have to do it correctly.

 

I'll try and get some up tonight, need to re-do my passenger armrest due to my doggy. Not sure how I am going to keep that from getting scratched. The Di-Noc didn't show the scratches as much as the scotchprint I have now.... Buuuuut the scotchprint looks so much better.

 

how much is this stuff you guys are tlaking about? and how easy/difficult is it to do? or would you recommend taking it somewhere.. im a wrapping newb, haha.

 

tons of threads on it... parts wrapping is easy. car wrapping is not.

 

There's tons of info about in here, just spend some time searching, or PM me and I can give you advice. I've done a few of the center consoles now and can point out many of the potential trouble spots.

You will definitely want to use primer 94 on it.

Here are some pics of mine. As you'll see in the second pic, the corners have a tendency to want to retract back to their original shape. I obviously didn't get that little spot primed correctly.

 

It's cheap enough and a fun project if you have a few hours to kill. Giving it to somebody else seems like a waste to me.

 

if you take your time, you can wrap just about anything. A heat gun helps a lot.

a few car parts I've done over the last few months:

Silver 3M Carbon DiNoc


Black 3M Carbon DiNoc - bare



Black 3M Carbon DiNoc - 1 layer of clear

 

Oracle FTW!!! much better then 3M in my opinion...

 

Do you mean Oracal?

 

yes lol auto correct on the iphone

 

Thanks for all the replies guys! Im probably going to start wrapping my interior pieces this weekend.

As for application of the Primer94. Do I just brush it on the edges? or do I brush it on the entire piece of trim that I want to wrap?

 

I brush it on the entire piece. Just the edges would probably do ok, but with the heat inside the car on summer days, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Also, be sure to clean the pieces well and if there are any spots where the OEM black coating is bad, strip it off. I ha done dash piece where that coating started peeling underneath the 3M and I had to redo the entire thing.

 

yes clean that **** good and then put rubbing alcohol on it for final cleaning...

 

about to order some carbon fiber wrap from here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-DiNoc-Car...item336e35e8a5

how much will i need??

im doing the following:

-whole center piece (from gauges down to shift boot area)
-steering wheel controls section
-door handle areas

also what other accessories will I need along with the actual wrap? any kind of spray, etc??

thanks

 

You will need the measurements of the parts + approx .5" all the way around, make it 1 inch if it is your first time. I dont think 12"x24" is enough to cover what you would like to do. I think youll need a 24x48 sheet to be safe.

As far as additional equipment you will need 3M Primer 94 to do the edges of the parts. It will allow the vinyl to stick better and not return to its original shape. You will need a heat gun and a vinyl squeegee as well.

 

this 3m primer stuff... do i need a lot of it? does it need to be applied to whole section vs. just the outer edges??

thanks again

 

It comes in a pen format, a half pint and a gallon. Your best bet would be the half pint container. You can apply it to the entire part but it is not necessary. It is used mostly for the outer edges of what you are wrapping so the vinyl stays put and doesnt curl, bunch up or return to its original shape.