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Product Description
- It is essential that you refer to Product and Instruction Bulletin V-Tools for complete details.
- Proper technique includes bridging the film over the channels, heating the film and then working it into the channels.
- Use these tools with a heat gun capable of temperatures of at least 500°F.
Trusted 3M Vehicle Tool
The 3M Vehicle Channel Applicator Tool VCAT-2 is designed specifically for vehicle body work. This tool is essential for anyone working with vehicle films, ensuring precise application. The brand 3M is known for quality, and the VCAT-2 model lives up to that reputation.
Using the VCAT-2 helps you achieve professional results by conforming film into channels on vehicle bodies. Its design supports proper technique, making it a reliable choice for automotive professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Effective Channel Application Design
This applicator tool features a beveled roller that helps conform heated film into vehicle body channels. The design ensures the film fits snugly and smoothly, which is crucial for a clean finish. The VCAT-2’s shape matches the contours found on many vehicles.
By bridging the film over channels and working it in with the roller, you get a secure fit. This tool supports the proper technique of heating and pressing film, which improves adhesion and appearance on vehicle surfaces.
High-Temperature Heat Compatibility
The VCAT-2 is intended for use with heat guns capable of reaching at least 500°F. This temperature range is necessary to properly soften the film for molding into channels. Using the right heat source ensures the film becomes pliable without damage.
Heating the film before applying it with the VCAT-2 allows the roller to press the film firmly into place. This compatibility with high heat tools makes the VCAT-2 suitable for professional vehicle wrap installations.
Precise Film Application Technique
Proper use of the VCAT-2 involves bridging the film over channels, heating it, then working it into place. This technique ensures the film conforms tightly to vehicle body contours. Following these steps leads to a smooth, durable finish.
The tool supports this method by providing a controlled way to press heated film into channels. This reduces wrinkles and bubbles, improving the overall look and longevity of the film on the vehicle.
Compact Size And Pack Count
The 3M Vehicle Channel Applicator Tool VCAT-2 is a handheld device, making it easy to maneuver around vehicle bodies. Its compact size allows for detailed work in tight spaces, which is important for channel application on various vehicle models.
This tool is sold individually, so you get one applicator per pack. This single-unit pack count is ideal for professionals who need a dedicated tool for precise film application without extra bulk.