carbon wrapped vinyl over wood trim.

[95wildtt]

Originally Posted by rh71

Does it tack on slightly and we heat it to shrink wrap it on or is it simple stick-on (which may seem harder to size/apply with)?

If you get the 3M DiNoc (which I recommend) instead of some of the others out there, it sticks on with an adhesive that is already on the back of the film.
1. Cut it to the shape you need, with extra on all sides and then stick it at the CENTER of the piece you are covering first and work out toward the edges.
2. The heat (only a very small amount, a hair dryer would work fine) is only used to help make it more flexible to bend around the edges or shapes, or if you need to remove it and re-apply it.
Too much heat will stretch the film and distort the CF pattern and you don't want that.
3. Yes, if you don't like the way it looks, you can remove it and re-do it with the same piece...
4. Cut or tuck the edges and make sure it's smooth and you are all done.

It's really easy... just takes a few minutes to get the hang of working with the material.
You might want to experiment with covering something else first, or just go for it.

There are a ton of videos our there with help on how to install it.

Buy some, and try it... very easy and fun to do.

[mr_robot]

I'm assuming all the imperfection underneath the wrap will show thru? Like cracks on the wood?

[95wildtt]

Originally Posted by mr_robot

I'm assuming all the imperfection underneath the wrap will show thru? Like cracks on the wood?

The 3M DiNoc film is pretty thick, so if they are surface cracks, likely not, if they are deep and into the trim itself they may.

[MudyOvl]

Originally Posted by 95wildtt

The 3M DiNoc film is pretty thick, so if they are surface cracks, likely not, if they are deep and into the trim itself they may.

Hmmm. The clearcoat/varnish is cracking on my bamboo trim and it looks hideous and is embarrassing. I might have to try the 3M brown CF and see if it hides the cracks. That may be my next project.