Sled Wraps and Graphics help

[bradb]

Thinking of ordering a sled wrap for the Nytro but I am concerned how hard it is to wrap
the hood due to its shape, any tips or info would be great? how do you get the wrap to stick to side panels with the different surface? also would like to do the tunnel any tips for that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
bradb

 

[RIGIDONE]

I paid a vehicle wrap/vinyl sign place a $100 to do my wifes sled wrap that I got from Curve/Excell. I went that route because it was on them if they jacked it up. Plus they know what they are doing more than i would..It came out great, no wrinkles or bubbles, everything is lined up perfect..Well worth the $100 and a 6 pack..

 

[nitris223]

I did 2 decal kits this year. I have them posted on here. After you get the old decals off you need to prep the plastic which means getting it real clean. What I did was use a heat gun to remove the old decals and that helps most of the glue stick to the decals.
Then you need some MEK cleaner. It is stinky stuff but it works. I cleaned the plastic twice with MEK and then washed the sled with soapy water , then a 3rd wipe down with MEK. Use lint free cloths when wiping it down and white or any light colored cloth so you can see if any more dirt is coming off.

After it was cleaned I placed all the decals and used green painters tape to tack them into place. Get yourself a squirt bottle and put a few dabs of dish soap in with water. You will also need a felt tip squeegee for squeezing out the water. Spray the back side of the decal or the panel , which ever seems easier for you and place the decal. Squeeze out bit of the water to get the decal to stick.

Now comes the work. Use a heat gun and work out all the water with the felt tipped squeegee . I worked from the center up and then the center down on each decal. I did not take the panels off the sled, I found it easier to apply pressure to the decal with the sled panels in place as apposed to trying to hang onto the panel and work the squeegee and heat gun. This also allows you to place the decals evenly spaced from side to side.

With the heat gun you can manipulate the decal a bit and pull it into position , just watch your heat and don't get the decal so hot that the clear vinyl top layer starts to blister . On the flat black plastic panel areas you have to really work the decal into place by rubbing it hard and make sure it pushes into the little valleys on the rough plastic. You should almost see the pattern of the plastic coming through the decal. Then you will know you have good adhesion.

The 2 decal kits I got were from 2 different companies but were both the same pattern. They were not wraps as most like to call them. A wrap completely covers the original color of the sled. Most of the graphic kits out there are not wraps . The graphic comes very close to the edge but not all the way. They leave anywhere from 1/8" to 1/4" space between decals. So make sure if you are trying to change the color of your sled that you are getting a wrap if not watch the color scheme.

The kits I got took me 8 hrs each to install . It was my first time and I was very picky about air bubbles.

If you need more help just shoot me a email .

 

[sheetwright]

The thicker the kit the easier to install. Also the better beating it takes. That is why I only use AMR now, the same company if I recall Yamaha uses on their aftermarket choices

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

Darksidesudioarts has a great product. He sent me a few pieces when I broke some of my plastic. He also made me a custom piece to do my windshield. And he will do an entirely custom kit if you so desire. It was my first kit and I am very happy.