White MIC hardtop wrap -- DIY'd with 3M vinyl

[BinderBill]

Following Budget bronco, I decided to wrap my 2 door top myself with 3m vinyl. I would not say it was easy or looks perfect but was definitely budget friendly. With some help from my wife, I thought it was a pretty good diy project. I hope it encourages others.

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[nametaken]

Looks great, no bubbling or issues?

 

[BinderBill]

I do have some bubbling on one of the front panels. I may end up redoing it. I think it looks pretty good for my first attempt. If I redid it all, it would look better and still be under 400$. I’ll see how it does through this winter.

 

[BlueWaffle]

I'd go with plastidip personally but looks good!

 

[swmetal]

Did you paint or PlastiKote your wheels white?

 

[ChrisB351]

I'd go with plastidip personally but looks good!

I talked to a guy I know that does dip "paint" jobs and he didnt recommend it due to the texture.

 

[IwannaGOfast]

Did you sand it first? Or wrap over the texture?

 

[nametaken]

I do have some bubbling on one of the front panels. I may end up redoing it. I think it looks pretty good for my first attempt. If I redid it all, it would look better and still be under 400$. I’ll see how it does through this winter.

Same with mine, I'm going to paint it I think not sure if mine will do well in the winter....we will see.

 

[BinderBill]

Did you paint or PlastiKote your wheels white?

I painted

 

[BinderBill]

Did you sand it first? Or wrap over the texture?

I did not sand. The texture is fine enough for adhesion of the vinyl. I also wanted to return it to factory condition if need be.

 

[fourdayoff]

PPG rep said not to paint or wrap yet, until they come up with products that will stick. Jim.

 

[Squatch]

PPG rep said not to paint or wrap yet, until they come up with products that will stick. Jim.

Can you ask them if they have any scientific data from testing adhesion? I'd like to know what the problem may be.

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

PPG rep said not to paint or wrap yet, until they come up with products that will stick. Jim.

Can you ask them if they have any scientific data from testing adhesion? I'd like to know what the problem may be.

We've had 3 model years so far that people have been wrapping and painting the MIC tops with no serious issues that I've been seen. Only differences I can think of is those that have painted scuffed and prepped whereas the wrappers haven't (that I know of). The worse I've heard on any of the wrapped tops, is what the OP saw, which is maybe some bubbling and then edges getting loose over time. I think a professional shop could probably mitigate those issues with a little install experience and heat without having to scuff and prep the top in any way.

 

[broncohopeful]

Following Budget bronco, I decided to wrap my 2 door top myself with 3m vinyl. I would not say it was easy or looks perfect but was definitely budget friendly. With some help from my wife, I thought it was a pretty good diy project. I hope it encourages others.

Looks great!!!
16' rims on a 33" tire?
285/75-16? Thank you!

 

[Gabby]

I love it! As a 2dr EG owner & lover of vintage stuff, this is a look I've been wanting for mine.

Your execution is flawless.

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