Venom Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi all! I had a forum member ask me for a tutorial on how I did the steering wheel on my 427 Cobra, so here’s my best attempt at it. Thanks, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Thanks for posting. These are some great tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Great tips, thanks. I can think of many other uses for this material, too. Got to get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Nice tutorial, I'll have to try this some time. Is this the same vinyl they use to wrap cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 7 hours ago, stitchdup said: Nice tutorial, I'll have to try this some time. Is this the same vinyl they use to wrap cars? I’m not sure, but I know they use it on billboards, police cars, etc. but there are at least a few different variations of the chrome vinyl. Some of it is a bit more flexible, but that kind is usually too thick for 1/24 scale and it is not as much of a ‘mirror’ finish. The one I look for is like a perfect mirror and it is no thicker than a piece of notebook paper. It has zero twistable flex, but will wrap around some things. It is sticky on the backside. One of the sign companies said they order all their vinyl from fellers.com, so that may by a possible option too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Venom said: I’m not sure, but I know they use it on billboards, police cars, etc. but there are at least a few different variations of the chrome vinyl. Some of it is a bit more flexible, but that kind is usually too thick for 1/24 scale and it is not as much of a ‘mirror’ finish. The one I look for is like a perfect mirror and it is no thicker than a piece of notebook paper. It has zero twistable flex, but will wrap around some things. It is sticky on the backside. One of the sign companies said they order all their vinyl from fellers.com, so that may by a possible option too. Thanks! thanks for the info mate, I'll try the local wrap place and see wht they have. theres not many options where i am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 That type of self-adhesive vinyl film comes in several thicknesses, and different surface finishes. What your sign/wrap shop will have for scraps might not be the same as what Josh found (but it will still be likely usable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, peteski said: That type of self-adhesive vinyl film comes in several thicknesses, and different surface finishes. What your sign/wrap shop will have for scraps might not be the same as what Josh found (but it will still be likely usable). Correct. They might not have the exact same one that I used in the photos, but as long as it is no thicker than a piece of notebook paper and has an actual chrome-like finish, you should be able to get almost the same, if not the exact same results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I can't believe the steering wheel is as simple as an adhesive wrap. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Great tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Speirs Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Old post, however has anyone tried 3M Car Body Wrap in Chrome? It's less than 100 microns thick and stretches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Great tips. This is another excellent example of the vast knowledge available here and the willingness of members to share it with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 misterNNL , amen to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 8:22 AM, misterNNL said: Great tips. This is another excellent example of the vast knowledge available here and the willingness of members to share it with others. On 5/10/2021 at 5:59 AM, paul alflen said: misterNNL , amen to that! Thanks guys! It’s nice to know that people are still finding and appreciating it.🤠👍 It feels good to share ideas that turn out to be helpful for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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