Vinyl wrap type covering on veneered ply?

[steve yates]

Anyone changed the appearance of their bulkheads, locker doors etc using something like this as opposed to painting them?
Was it straightforward? Any suggestions or links for sources or any pics of what you’ve done?
Thanks.

 

[Tranona]

Suggest you look at Mr Googler's thread on his rebuild on the MOBO forum. He has done just that.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Thread 'A rebuild thread to keep you all happy for the long winter'

13 Nov 2025

By popular demand (1 person), its time to start another rebuild thread.

Fair warning, it involves metres of wrap, numpties from Wales and even 3D printing for engine allignment!

The story starts June 25 with a trip to Port Dinorwic. 1991 Sedan 36….this would be my 2nd one. I mooched about for a while and of all the boats ive had (7 in the last 8 years), a flybridge style boat got the most use and gave the most enjoyment for where we are based

This example hadn't moved for 6 years. Not something for the faint of heart but you know me



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[jakew009]

Decent architectural wrap isn't cheap but the result is excellent. This was coverstyl h10. 3m Dinoc is good too.




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[steve yates]

Thanks all, I’ve ordered some samples of the architectural wrap.

 

[PCUK]

Tech' question for the experts. Does the wrap need to be wrapped around an edge of the wrapped item so that the cut edge is hidden or can it be cut so that the edge is on show. If so won't it start to peel up along the edge? Hope this makes sense

 

[jakew009]

Tech' question for the experts. Does the wrap need to be wrapped around an edge of the wrapped item so that the cut edge is hidden or can it be cut so that the edge is on show. If so won't it start to peel up along the edge? Hope this makes sense

It is more durable if the edge is isn’t on show but if you use the correct primer it sticks pretty damn well. To the point it will pull the lacquer / some of the plywood “flakes” off if you try and remove it.

 

[PCUK]

Thanks, that raises another question. I didn't know primer was needed before application.

 

[jakew009]

Thanks, that raises another question. I didn't know primer was needed before application.

Cover Styl' Primer Plus (250 ml) | Primers & Edge Sealers

They also do a water based one for untreated wood

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It all depends if you are just doing a cheap and cheerful crap job, or if you aiming for a long term professional one.

 

[PCUK]

So is the primer only needed on wood, not metal or painted metal?

 

[jakew009]

So is the primer only needed on wood, not metal or painted metal?

If you are covering a hard, non porous surface like a laminate, varnished surface, painted surface, plastic etc you should use the solvent based primer on all the edges and difficult bits where you need maximum adhesion.

If you are covering a porous surface like raw MDF you should use the water based primer over the whole lot.

The vinyl sticks well to a hard surface without primer, but it sticks incredibly well with the primer to the point where it’s difficult to get off again after you have pressed it down.

 

[PCUK]

Thanks Jake.