Store owner replied:
Obsessed with how your car turned out! 💥 Grateful for your kind words about our quality and glad you’re in love with the color. Tag us @vinylfrog_official on Instagram when you post-we'd love to see more!
This was my second time purchasing this vinyl. My first roll was great. But my 33 ft roll came with faded stripes running vertically alternating with light and dark tones of the color. I thought maybe they would go away after the vinyl was laid but that’s not the case. The reason I’m giving 2 stars and not 1 is because my first roll was great. I contacted them through their website and reached out to their support email after not getting a response. Still haven’t received a response nor do anticipate getting one, so I’m out $400 and have a quarter panel and hood with faded stripes. This post is contradictory to my first, but that time the vinyl had no issues and I didn’t have to try to deal with customer support. Hopefully, this review will wake someone at customer support up so others aren’t having to settle with what they’re given after spending hundreds of dollars.
I stumbled across Vinyl Frog when I was searching for the exact color I wanted. When I saw the sample pictures, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. This was my first full car wrap and I’m quite pleased with how it came out, given all the challenges that came along with my car. I plan on making this into a career and I will not steer folks away from browsing Vinyl Frog’s collection. The color is perfect and the material was not bad to work with. Just be mindful of how you handle Satin Chrome material, since the finish is not as forgiving as others. Ordered more to re-do a couple spots, but the result was amazing and it’s turning heads left and right.
I'm a noob so consider that when you read this.
Seems I picked a difficult one as my first attempt at wrapping. Made the mistake of starting with the hood... thankfully I have material to go back and redo it.
My thoughts on the vinyl:
It was thicker than I expected. Guess my only previous experience was with contact paper. Anyway vinyl had a good weight to it. Reacted well to the heat gun, sometimes too well as I learned you can easily burn a hole in it. The adhesive on the vinyl is something else, tried to pull it up and the whole unlatched hood came with it. Stretching effort was just right, just enough so you know that what your doing and don't accidently do it. I mention that cause if you do stretch it too much the color/finish becomes distorted. Also learned that it seems a little easy to scratch if your not careful. I tried to move a little bubble with my fingernail. Speaking of bubbles, were there air channels in this film? Bubbles had a firm hold and did not want to move. Was not too sure on the color as it appeared a bit purple in the garage. Checked it against my inspiration piece (Dyson Blue Vacuum) and it does match really well. I think its just the lighting as the piece I have in the house looks awesome.
Wishful thinking:
Would have been nice to receive some instructions specific to my vinyl, (understand different finishes and vinyl versus PPF have different quirks). Things like, can you use a slip solution underneath on the paint? Or how about on top of the vinyl to help squeegee slide? How long to cure? Special requirements for after care? Ok to use something specific to it such as "Meguiar’s Matte & Vinyl Wrap Protection"?
Suggestion:
Any chance you could implement AI so customers could upload a pic of their car and see what the different films might look like? Just a thought, it's possible a color you normally wouldn't try looks really good so you buy it after all.
Do you have any small rolls of say discontinued vinyl new people could their skills on? You could clear out old stock and people could practice a little cheaper.
Parting thought:
Blue painters tape is your friend! Holds things in place but also helps lessen vinyl sticking. Found it also did not distort the finish in any way as well.
Do you have any small rolls of say discontinued vinyl new people could their skills on? You could clear out old stock and people could practice a little cheaper.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback! We really appreciate you sharing your experience, especially as a first-time wrapper. 😊 It sounds like you learned a lot from the first attempt!
You’re right that the film responds quickly to heat, and excessive heat or stretching can affect the finish. For installation, we recommend a dry application rather than using slip solution underneath the vinyl, and proper post-heating on stretched areas and edges is important.
We also really appreciate your suggestions about more product-specific instructions and an AI color visualizer — great ideas that we’ll pass along to our team!
And yes, we do have **full rolls of practice vinyl available on our website**, which can be a good option for beginners who want some extra material to practice with.
Thanks again for the thoughtful review, and good luck with the second attempt! 🙌
I ordered 59 ft worth of paper witch should be enough to cover a sedan for some reason I didn’t have enough and had to do the roof black I would like a reimbursement if possible
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We will follow up this by contacting you by support@vinylfrog.com. We value every suggestion.
Satin Chrome Silk Ultramarine Vinyl Wrap is a bright, saturated royal blue with a satin metallic finish, the most vivid of VinylFrog's three satin chrome blues, next to the deeper Silk Prussian Blue and the more neutral standard Blue. Direct light lifts it toward an almost electric cobalt, while shaded panels settle into a slightly deeper true blue, without losing saturation.
Our satin chrome car wrap reflects light softly, adding depth and a modern feel. It works well for full wraps, partial designs, or creative combinations to create a unique style on any vehicle.
Features And Specifications:
Color: Silk Ultramarine, royal blue
Finish: Smooth and silken surface with moderate sheen (satin metallic)
Sizes available: 5ft x 3.28ft, 10ft, 16ft, 33ft, 49ft, and 59ft
Packaging: Roll
Durability: Premium quality polymeric vinyl with long-lasting adhesion
Protection: Waterproof, weatherproof, heat-resistant, and UV-resistant
Adhesive: Acrylic-based, robust, repositionable, easy to slide
Installation: Equipped with air-release channels for bubble-free application
Maintenance: Easy to apply and clean
Eco-friendly: Durable and environmentally friendly.
stored in +15°C to +20°C with relative humidity 50%, in original package, away from direct sunlight, in a clean and dry place
2 years
Application temperature
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+20℃ to +30℃
Service temperature
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'-50℃ to +110℃
Time limits
Must use it within 3 months after receiving the wrap film
3 months
Durability
Vertical exposure
2 years
Aging Test 1
7 days under 65°C
No adhesive residue with heat
Aging Test 2
10 days under 65°C
No adhesive residue without heat
Shrinkage
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less than 4%
Recommended application tools:Squeegee, buffer, knife, masking tape, heat gun, magnets, gloves, IR thermometer, IR heater Application method: Standard methods for calendered films. No overstretching and overheating and Post heating is necessary. Post-heating temperature: 110°C flat surfaces, 130°C curves, and overlaps Aftercare: PH neutral, Avoid wax or solvents
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