dylan199
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I recently took delivery of my Cybertruck and immediately wanted to wrap it. I've seen in person all of the fingerprints left behind from people touching the truck and did not want to deal with cleaning it every day. For about a week I did a lot of research on what color, vinyl or PPF and where to take it for install. I narrowed down the color (Statin Black) and type (PPF) and was blown away at the prices shops are charging. My research continued on DIY. I came across a few sites and ended up going with TWRAPS. The step by step included instructions, very detailed YouTube video and last but not least, IIiya (I believe is the owner). Every question I had, he answered extremely fast and even provided additional information on what tools I should buy.
Install time. I started on Saturday morning at 9:30am and finished around 9:30pm. This was my first attempt at a wrap, so I took my time. I'm sure the estimated 8 hours is possible, but I did not want to rush. Each panel of the film is precisely cut to the shape of the truck, and labeled either "D" (Driver) or "P" (Passenger). TWRAPS provides two squeegees, but the customer is responsible for buying a spray bottle, additional squeegees, slip mixture (I used J&J Baby Shampoo) and ISP. Overall the process was not difficult at all. Just make sure each panel is clean, because small dirt particles will show. My only piece of advice is that the install should be done when the ambiant temperature is around 65. The warmer it is, the easier the film will roll around the edges. Also before rolling, I would let the truck sit in the sun. This will alllow the stainless steel to warm up and small portions of the wrap will start to bubble (trapped air/water). This is where you can squeegee out the bubbles and then roll the edges.
I'd highly recommend TWRAPS!! Let me know if anyone has any questions.
Install time. I started on Saturday morning at 9:30am and finished around 9:30pm. This was my first attempt at a wrap, so I took my time. I'm sure the estimated 8 hours is possible, but I did not want to rush. Each panel of the film is precisely cut to the shape of the truck, and labeled either "D" (Driver) or "P" (Passenger). TWRAPS provides two squeegees, but the customer is responsible for buying a spray bottle, additional squeegees, slip mixture (I used J&J Baby Shampoo) and ISP. Overall the process was not difficult at all. Just make sure each panel is clean, because small dirt particles will show. My only piece of advice is that the install should be done when the ambiant temperature is around 65. The warmer it is, the easier the film will roll around the edges. Also before rolling, I would let the truck sit in the sun. This will alllow the stainless steel to warm up and small portions of the wrap will start to bubble (trapped air/water). This is where you can squeegee out the bubbles and then roll the edges.
I'd highly recommend TWRAPS!! Let me know if anyone has any questions.
