Step 1 - Cleaning

Before wrapping your handgun, it is vital to thoroughly inspect, prep, and clean the surface of your gun. Make sure your gun is empty before beginning the application process. Oil and grease will be present and must be removed. If not, the material will not properly stick to the surface. We recommend using a degreaser formulated for guns to remove any oil or grease from your gun's surface.

Isopropyl alcohol should be used to remove any residue left behind. It is helpful to use a small soft brush to scrub into the crevices of your handgun to ensure that your gun is clean. Wrapping your handgun with your bare hands may add natural oil or grease to your gun, so we recommend washing your hands with dish soap after cleaning your gun prior to installation.

Step 2 - Alignment

(If you are installing to a revolver skip this step.) Now that your handgun is clean, it's time to install your GunWraps' handgun wrap! As you can see from the sheet of material you received, there is a piece labeled "Slide." Slide pieces will need to be applied first to align for a seamless pattern.

There are also red tabs on the sheets labeled "front" (except for solid color & textured wraps). Apply the slide center to the top as best as you can, using the V notches to help center your wrap. In the next steps, you will be applying all the pieces in the same direction based on the tabs labeled "front." Apply facing the front barrel. Firmly press the material to allow it to stick to the surface and apply down the left and right side of the slide as well.

Step 3 - Primer

(Optional step) Apply primer in problem areas that can lift in the center of the gun to help with the longevity of your wrap.

Step 4 - Cut Tape

(Optional step) You can use our green cut tape to help align a straight cut when trimming or overlapping your wrap. Offset the tape so that it is positioned slightly over the center of the gun. You may trim without this cut tape if you are comfortable. Apply to the right side of the center of the gun.

Step 5 - Side Alignment

Align left side with front tab facing the front of the barrel. Our wraps are designed to achieve a seamless pattern. Find the area on the slide where the pattern meets the area on the side and press the wrap down to the side of the slide. Once properly aligned, begin to install to the slide and work your way down to the bottom of the gun.

(If you are installing to a revolver, wrap the whole side and half of the top and bottom of the gun)

Step 6 - Trim & Apply

Trim excess wrap to allow for more flexibility to wrap around curves.

Step 7 - Trimming

Trim along the center of the gun, remove excess wrap, and remove the trim tape if any was applied.

Step 8 - Final Install

Now that the wrap is applied, you will need to go over the areas with heat and press firmly on all areas where the wrap was applied to. You can use a squeegee to adapt wrap to the tighter areas. You can use your finger or wrap glove for all textured areas. Be careful not to burn the wrap.

Step 9 - Detail Trim

Now you may trim away all areas where the wrap is not needed.

Step 10 - Final Touch

Wait for the material to cool and settle. Once done, you can begin using your newly wrapped handgun. GunWraps handgun vinyl wraps not only style your gun but protect it from the elements.