Has anyone used Premium Auto Styling's roof wrap? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Grimlock · 11-26-2012, 08:52 AM

I'm thinking about wrapping my roof in gloss black. Premium Auto Styling has a pre-cut piece of vinyl for sale with the antenna hole cut out.

Has anyone used it? How was it going on? Was there a gap between the antenna and the roof (leaving the roof color exposed)?

http://www.premiumautostyling.com/20...vinyl-overlay/

itdansharpe · 11-26-2012, 02:35 PM

I haven't used this particular kit, but I can suggest using a light spraying of windex before applying the vinyl. This will give you time to adjust the vinyl and ensure a precise install.

I'm considering this as well.

scyzer · 11-26-2012, 04:37 PM

Windex on vinyl? Is that safe?

I know you're never supposed to use *windex* on tints - a quick google shows people saying to stay away from windex on vinyl.

itdansharpe · 11-27-2012, 08:27 AM

I just confirmed with a friend of mine who runs a sign shop. I am wrong, it can be applied dry. My apologies.

Grimlock · 11-27-2012, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itdansharpe

I just confirmed with a friend of mine who runs a sign shop. I am wrong, it can be applied dry. My apologies.

Soapy water allows for the movement you desire. You just have to squeegee it out and let the bubbles work themselves out, though.

itdansharpe · 11-27-2012, 12:01 PM

Not just the movement, sometimes it's helpful to re-apply the vinyl in certain areas, and being able to pull it up helps. There is 'window tint' safe spray, I wonder if that would be a good option. I think soap would take too long to dry under the vinyl.

Jayde · 11-27-2012, 03:26 PM

Wouldn't be surprised if the lubricant for applying the film is the same as those used for clear bra to make the adhesive responsive and sticky. I'd look into a wrap on the roof too, but mine is already mostly clear braed.

VSGTS14 · 11-27-2012, 03:55 PM

you're going to want to use soapy water, NOT windex. soapy water dries up. those lubricants such as windex or window cleaner will not dry or squeeze out. i have tried this already.

Grimlock · 12-03-2012, 10:00 AM

I'm still wondering if there would be a gap around the antenna hole.

Area86 · 12-03-2012, 02:30 PM

The antenna is easy to remove. Then you don't need to worry about a gap around the antenna just have them give you a solid piece without a cutout.

11-26-2012, 08:52 AM	#1
Grimlock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ and NA Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 878 Thanks: 46 Thanked 270 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Has anyone used Premium Auto Styling's roof wrap? I'm thinking about wrapping my roof in gloss black. Premium Auto Styling has a pre-cut piece of vinyl for sale with the antenna hole cut out. Has anyone used it? How was it going on? Was there a gap between the antenna and the roof (leaving the roof color exposed)? http://www.premiumautostyling.com/20...vinyl-overlay/

11-26-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
itdansharpe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 284 Thanks: 93 Thanked 271 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I haven't used this particular kit, but I can suggest using a light spraying of windex before applying the vinyl. This will give you time to adjust the vinyl and ensure a precise install. I'm considering this as well. __________________ New: 2014 6MT Asphalt Rota Titan 17x9, RS-3 V2, Skunk2 Pro-C, Eibach Sway Bars, Password:JDM Strut Tower Bar, Perrin MCB, StopTech Stainless Lines, Hawk HP+, Nameless 3" Exhaust, VG Sharkfin, FIVE:AD Spoiler, DDM Tuning HID's 5k, HID Old: 2013 6AT Boosted Firestorm..

11-26-2012, 04:37 PM	#3
scyzer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GTS 86 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 39 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Windex on vinyl? Is that safe? I know you're never supposed to use windex on tints - a quick google shows people saying to stay away from windex on vinyl. Last edited by scyzer; 12-03-2012 at 05:56 PM.

11-27-2012, 08:27 AM	#4
itdansharpe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 284 Thanks: 93 Thanked 271 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just confirmed with a friend of mine who runs a sign shop. I am wrong, it can be applied dry. My apologies. __________________ New: 2014 6MT Asphalt Rota Titan 17x9, RS-3 V2, Skunk2 Pro-C, Eibach Sway Bars, Password:JDM Strut Tower Bar, Perrin MCB, StopTech Stainless Lines, Hawk HP+, Nameless 3" Exhaust, VG Sharkfin, FIVE:AD Spoiler, DDM Tuning HID's 5k, HID Old: 2013 6AT Boosted Firestorm..

11-27-2012, 12:01 PM	#6
itdansharpe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 284 Thanks: 93 Thanked 271 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not just the movement, sometimes it's helpful to re-apply the vinyl in certain areas, and being able to pull it up helps. There is 'window tint' safe spray, I wonder if that would be a good option. I think soap would take too long to dry under the vinyl. __________________ New: 2014 6MT Asphalt Rota Titan 17x9, RS-3 V2, Skunk2 Pro-C, Eibach Sway Bars, Password:JDM Strut Tower Bar, Perrin MCB, StopTech Stainless Lines, Hawk HP+, Nameless 3" Exhaust, VG Sharkfin, FIVE:AD Spoiler, DDM Tuning HID's 5k, HID Old: 2013 6AT Boosted Firestorm..

11-27-2012, 03:26 PM	#7
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wouldn't be surprised if the lubricant for applying the film is the same as those used for clear bra to make the adhesive responsive and sticky. I'd look into a wrap on the roof too, but mine is already mostly clear braed. __________________ ◄Tri-State Owners Club, Facebook Group► *BRZerhood*

11-27-2012, 03:55 PM	#8
VSGTS14 987 Motorsports Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 WO FR-S Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Posts: 340 Thanks: 1 Thanked 97 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you're going to want to use soapy water, NOT windex. soapy water dries up. those lubricants such as windex or window cleaner will not dry or squeeze out. i have tried this already. __________________ '13 WO FR-S Track Car Build

12-03-2012, 10:00 AM	#9
Grimlock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ and NA Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 878 Thanks: 46 Thanked 270 Times in 167 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm still wondering if there would be a gap around the antenna hole.

12-03-2012, 02:30 PM	#10
Area86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ limited SWP Location: USA Posts: 338 Thanks: 94 Thanked 166 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The antenna is easy to remove. Then you don't need to worry about a gap around the antenna just have them give you a solid piece without a cutout.

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