Cravo Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi Guys, I am wanting a decent vinyl supplier for some bits I am going to attempt soon. I have practiced with decentish results with the cheapo stuff and think any issues I have actually had has been more down to the poor quality of the vinyl I have been using rather than my technique. I have decided I am going to spend that little bit more to try and get a better finish. I need a reputable link that wont cost me an arm and a leg, I am sick of these ebay ads claiming to be 3m or Hexis when theyre not. Any one help please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 The link that I sent across to you is all genuine stuff if that helps. Unfortunately if you want the real deal it does cost an arm and a leg to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Cool. Cheers mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hexis is probably the most expensive vinyl suppliers in the UK yet one of the best. You can buy direct from them. My advice is if you're wanting to learn, don't depend on self tutorial, trial and errors and youtube. Go and do a course because there is a lot more science involved which you must understand in order to be a pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks Ray, I am only doing it for myself though fella, I wouldnt have the time to do it for anyone else to be honest. I just want some decent stuff cos with the crappy stuff i did a decent enough job to be willing to have a go with the expensive wrap and not be worried about making a mess and wasting lots of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetheforce Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 have you contacted mook who is a long standing corporate member on here, he can sort you out with bespoke designs etc.. aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowchinaman Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 No worries. I'd suggest buying 1 meter to try out first and you'll need a good heat gun. Not a high flow but one which can get hot fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 have you contacted mook who is a long standing corporate member on here, he can sort you out with bespoke designs etc.. aswell. Yea had loads of stuff off Mook but didnt think to ask him if he had any rolls of vinyl but have now Would rather the cash go to a member on here than a randomer on ebay. Maybe someone like Ray or Mook, even Slugster could add vinyl rolls to their stock lists No worries. I'd suggest buying 1 meter to try out first and you'll need a good heat gun. Not a high flow but one which can get hot fast. I (our lass) have a 1500w hair dryer that gets mega hot that should be ok shouldn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I use Hexis and its great stuff.......although have loads just now and not used it in ages to get it useable i use a 1500w hairdryer because im only working on small areas. if i was working on alarger area i probably would use a heatgun. if you get it wrong though its very unforgiving and can waste a meter no problem. cheapest supliers are on ebay actually and the more you buy the cheaper it becomes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) cheapest supliers are on ebay actually and the more you buy the cheaper it becomes I am always a bit wary about eBay sellers selling Hexis vinyl cheap as most seem to sell it cheaper than you can actually buy it from Hexis, even on their cheapest trade tariff I have been sold fake Hexis before, but that was when i was starting out and didn't have a trade account with Hexis Edited January 18, 2013 by rpsmith79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I am always a bit wary about eBay sellers selling Hexis vinyl cheap as most seem to sell it cheaper than you can actually buy it from Hexis, even on their cheapest trade tariff I have been sold fake Hexis before, but that was when i was starting out and didn't have a trade account with Hexis This. That's why I asked for a reputable link haha. Myk sent me one though for reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm sure the stuff that I bought previously was genuine stuff and the correct stuff for cars Think the seller was "autopin" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Never done it but would think investing in a heat gun is prob preferable to get the best out of doing it , think they pretty cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Never done it but would think investing in a heat gun is prob preferable to get the best out of doing it , think they pretty cheap This x10, i tried many times with a hair dryer and it it's just not worth the wasted vinyl for the £20 it costs for a heat gun Hexis is probably the most expensive vinyl suppliers in the UK yet one of the best. You can buy direct from them. My advice is if you're wanting to learn, don't depend on self tutorial, trial and errors and youtube. Go and do a course because there is a lot more science involved which you must understand in order to be a pro. I think the whole point in him doing it himself is to save money Ray, if he was going to spend several hundred pounds on training he may as well pay someone else to do it And i managed easily enough with no official training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugster Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Have a look at - http://www.thevinylcorporation.co.uk/ or http://www.starvinyl.co.uk/ for good idea on varying makes types and prices. I use them both. My favourite vinyls are Oracle and Avery, but that is just personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravo Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 thanks guys I will have a look at that Steve thank you matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briano Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I have had fake hexis and it was garbage and wouldn't form to anything the seller i was using on ebay was selling me the real thing, I have had stuff from cars i have broken wrapped in reall hexis by rich and the stuff i had was identical.....but can i find the seller in my ebay history just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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