Removed the B pillar vinyl wrap and polished out orange peel

[alex lobos]

So last week, I decided to pull the factory B pillar vinyl wrap. I didn’t like the matte black as I have a totally murdered out Maverick. I have side-by-side pictures.

After pulling the vinyl wrap off, it was atrocious orange peel that really stood out. Before I had my truck ceramic coated I did take out more than 50% of the orange peel and in some spots 100.

But for the pillars, this was my process. I use a hot air gun and the vinyl wrap just peeled right off after that. If you happen to have a thickness gauge, it really helps as you’re starting point. The average thickness of mine was 127 µm. I used a denim pad with heavy cutting compound as pictured. I used a porter cable dual action polisher for this job. After roughly about 10-20 minutes, each side going very lightly with my passes trying not to build heat. I took roughly 12-15 µm give or take. Which actually took out about 97% of all the orange peel which I was totally happy with. After that, I use a chemical guy polishing compound with an orange pad. I polished it up real nice and then finished it off with some mothers wax that I had laying around. after that, I used a chemical guy polishing compound with an orange pad. I polished it up real nice and then finished it off with some mother’s wax that I had laying in the garage.

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[cyberdog]

Good write-up, however that's the B pillar, the A pillar is beside the windshield.

 

[alex lobos]

Good write-up, however that's the B pillar, the A pillar is beside the windshield.

Thank you. Corrected

 

[Cancunbadlands]

B pillar looking sharp

 

[Chops]

So last week, I decided to pull the pillar vinyl wrap. I didn’t like the Matt black as I have a totally murdered out Maverick.

Looks mean - but I think it is still breathing…Murder those lug nuts

 

[alex lobos]

Looks mean - but I think it is still breathing…Murder those lug nuts

My man I know next oil change and tire rotation. I should have bought my truck in January. I need more time. That’s on the list. I’m also going darker on the 2 front windows and tinting the front window.

 

[Chops]

My man I know next oil change and tire rotation. I should have bought my truck in January. I need more time. That’s on the list. I’m also going darker on the 2 front windows and tinting the front window.

I had the inside of my windshield “tinted” here in AZ - but only zero percent tint allowed. Supposedly the “tint” lowers heat & maybe glare? Added a max dark tinted “brow” though. That helps with the sun.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Who said tinted?

 

[Maverick123]

Damn, I thought this would look dumb but the B pillar really does look better in gloss black vs flat black! With the tint it gives the illusion that the front and back window and the pillar are one continuous glass pane

My truck isn't black so I'll just cover the pillars with some gloss black wrap

Thanks for the idea

 

[KCBrett]

Looks mean - but I think it is still breathing…Murder those lug nuts

it will be show ready if he hits those up!

 

[Maverick123]

PS : IMO this would look even better if you add a piece of matte black vinyl at the top to extend the upper window gasket, it'll give the illusion that it's one single piece going all the way from the front to the back (like the bottom one)

 

[alex lobos]

PS : IMO this would look even better if you add a piece of matte black vinyl at the top, to give the optical illusion that the upper window gasket extends all the way from the front to the back (like the bottom one)

I’m trying to do away with all the Matt black. In the spring , I’m going to price a quote on black trim to get sanded and painted.

 

[710-oil-614]

I had the inside of my windshield “tinted” here in AZ - but only zero percent tint allowed. Supposedly the “tint” lowers heat & maybe glare? Added a max dark tinted “brow” though. That helps with the sun.

It isn't the tint but the ceramic film that reflect IR (heat).

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I had the inside of my windshield “tinted” here in AZ - but only zero percent tint allowed. Supposedly the “tint” lowers heat & maybe glare? Added a max dark tinted “brow” though. That helps with the sun.

The 0% ( some cya say less than 5%) should have IR 98+% (INFRA RED) as well as the UV blockage as IR creates the vast majority of the heat.

 

[FERALMAVERICK]

that turned out slick , now you really have me thinking about doing it

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