Snrub
Snrub HalfDork
7/23/20 10:18 p.m.

Some car side window surrounds/frames are covered in what appears to be a black wrap, rather than paint or plastic. Sometimes rust seems to form under this material. What is the best way to repair the black wrap-type material after you remove the rust? For instance, if I grind off the rust, is there a way to re-wrap the frames? Here's a picture of what I'm looking to repair.

slowbird
slowbird SuperDork
7/24/20 12:00 a.m.

Supposedly it's some sort of vinyl tape (on 90s Thunderbirds at least)

I'd probably mask it off and paint it with a sturdy satin paint or rubberized coating.

bgkast (Forum Supporter)
bgkast (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
7/24/20 12:36 a.m.

Just buy some black 3m or other quality vinyl wrap and apply. Make sure the rust repair is smooth.

Snrub
Snrub HalfDork
7/24/20 3:27 p.m.

Thanks guys, that definitely helps point me in the right direction.

Is it this stuff? https://www.amazon.com/VViViD-Matte-Black-Release-Technology/dp/B07PYK74SG/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Black+Vinyl+Wrap&qid=1595622319&sr=8-9

Any tips on applying a vinyl wrap in that location?

cmcgregor (Forum Supporter)
cmcgregor (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
7/24/20 4:06 p.m.

mr2s2000elise just did this in his build thread.

Looks like you might be able to find the vinyl precut to shape.

hybridmomentspass
hybridmomentspass New Reader
7/24/20 8:55 p.m.

That a Ford?

I have a Fiesta and some of that stuff is peeling up where the horizontal and vertical pieces meet

noddaz
noddaz GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
7/25/20 7:00 p.m.

Carefully peel off, repair area and reapply new black tape.  Or paint, your choice.

WonkoTheSane (Forum Supporter)
WonkoTheSane (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
7/25/20 7:24 p.m.

We painted the Mazda 3 we repaired there, looked fine when coated with a semi-gloss clear.

 

So yeah, vinyl or paint.

 

 

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