What Is 3m Carbon Fiber Wrap?

3m carbon fiber wrap is growing in popularity but many people still don't know a lot about it. How is it used? What benefits does it offer? How hard is it to install? These are some of the questions you need answered to understand what this type of material is and how it can benefit you.

3m carbon fiber wrapping is a material used on many products but it's best known for the way it's used on vehicles. Commercial vehicles have used this product for years to advertise their businesses but drivers everywhere are now taking advantage of the benefits this material has to offer.

Benefits of 3m Carbon Fiber Wrap

This material has many benefits when installed properly. It can completely change the color of the vehicle for less than it would take to repaint it. You never have to worry about paint runs or that orange-peel effect you get when a paint job is not done properly. Matching color is not a problem and you'll never have to clean overspray off your windows. Therefore, it's an excellent alternative to painting.

This material is very easy to work with and flexible enough to work around the contour of the vehicle without puckering and you can install the wrap in one or two days. During the installation process, the vehicle is covered with a thin layer of the fiber. The vinyl adhesive side adheres to the vehicle and this holds it in place.

The installer will work out any air bubbles with a soft squeegee and heat gun. The last step is to trim off any excess vinyl. Once the vinyl is properly installed, it will be hard to tell the difference between the paint and the vinyl. 

The vinyl wrap is high quality, durable material. It will protect your vehicle and the original paint from damages that can occur on the open road. Rocks and other debris fly up and chip away at the exterior of the vehicle but the wrap forms a barrier that reduces the damage they can cause.

There is a wide variety of colors to choose from and different types of finishes. You can also apply graphics to turn your vehicle into a work of art. You can keep the vinyl wrap clean with soap and water and the UV protection will even help reduce fading from the sun and other elements.

Can You Install It Yourself?

You do have the option of installing 3m carbon fiber wrapping yourself or you can have a profession do it for you. Many people do install it themselves because it's not a difficult process but it does require patience to ensure the vinyl is applied and trimmed correctly. If you do apply it yourself, you'll need a little help from a friend when positioning the vinyl in the beginning of the process.  

If you're not familiar with working with vehicles, don't have a place to work or don't have a lot of patience, you may want to have it professionally installed. You don't want the vinyl to peel or have bubbles because it wasn't installed correctly. 3m carbon fiber wrap is a great way to enhance your vehicle while protecting one of the most important investments of your life.