Excellent tutorial on how to do it and filming the whole process including the stubborn parts unlike other edited videos that makes one think it can be done in 5 minutes without any hassle whatsoever adding to the frustration because you'd be thinking that this only happens to you when it's in fact completely normal and part of the process.
This is the only tutorial you need, just wrapped my bike w. home-cut Invis protection (not the pre-cut stuff), couldn’t have done it without this tutorial. Don’t rush it, take you time, spray, peel off, spray a bit more, put back on, use good lighting, thanks @ the Yorkshire Bike Mechanic!
Fantastic tutorial, my partner ordered some for her new bike and said something like it shouldn't take long,and it's just like fitting a phone screen protector 😂. Thanks for dispelling that. Looks like I'm going to have a long day .
Excellent guide Dave, just done my Trek Rail 9.7 with Ridewrap, took me the day 😂 as over 20 pieces, wasn’t happy with my top tube finish so ordered a replacement piece to redo so as not to upset my ocd 🤦🏻♂️, definitely right with take time, keep damp and make sure work area is clean and over 18°c. Breaks are also recommended on big kits as not to want to rush it 👍 Another good product I’ve used is Acrosol (By Kent) which is a fantastic degreaser but also very gentle (we use for cars, and can be even used on dash trims etc with no harm) also excellent at removing adhesive 👍 Keep up the good work 😉
Really helpful video - lots of helpful tips . The official versions doesn’t show anything like the detail that you go into so well done. I have ordered a kit for an Orbea Rise so that will take a while to get it right . Do you know if it is possible or necessary to add any additional protection on top of the invisv - like a Lizard skin - to protect the underneath of the down tube ? Just want to give it an extra level of protection from flint rocks which are very common in the South East of England . Thanks - I had an Orange 5 pro and it was bomb proof
Hi glad you enjoyed it. Additional protection on the underside of the down tube is a good idea if you ride where there are small rocks. Just depends what type. A friend of mine cut an old bike tyre and wrapped it around with tie wraps, looks a bugger but it protects the frame.
Hey. Thanks for the great tutorial. I have invis on my current bike and it’s been great. A few minor nicks but considering the number of crashes I have had, it has stood up well. I am looking at Ride Wrap for my new Rail. I am guessing the same procedure for Ride Wrap? Is that the case? Thanks Andrew
@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic No worries. Would be an interesting comparison in terms of application and effectiveness between the two. I have certainly been very happy with invis. But ride wrap’s greater thickness sounds like it might be more durable. Keep up the incredible work on your channel. I have learnt a lot. 😀😀 Cheery. Andrew
Thank You, Dave! It's pretty straightforward for dummies like me ))) And by the way lemme ask You one question: I noticed You often pronounced the vowel "u" as ʊ when it's supposed to sound like "ʌ". Fore example You say mʊd instead of mʌd... Is it a specific Yorkshire dialect? Thank You once more!
hi, do I need to remove the factory installed chain stay protector as well as some of the decals (like framesize decal) prior to installing it ? Other than removing tires, do I need to also remove the crank ? I prefer not removing crank if possible.
Hi Thanks for watching, some models its best to remove the chainstay protector as long as it's designed to be removed and not glued on, if its glued on then the kit will probably be cut round it. regarding the decals, normally you would leave them on but I don't know which bike you have. The cranks can normally be left on.
@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thanks . I have a Trek Domane SL6, so on the seat tube, there are some frame size decal, UCI decal. Would applying the film over the decal result in trapped bubbles based on your experience ?
Hi, Thanks for watching, I prefer not to use solvent as I find it too harsh on finished paintwork, autogylm is a better product for degreasing and cleaning frames.
Nice real-world demo of applying invis. The official ones from the manufacturers make it look too easy. Also good there was a challenging concave area on the side of that top-tube for show. Thank you! I have a Trek Rail on order and I am thinking about doing this. Have you done a Rail yet?
@@davekaye32 Nice! I'll get one when my bike arrives (May). I notice that in most demos they push the squeegee while you pull yours. Does that make a difference?
Hi, No, its what ever you find easier, the aim is to make sure all the water is out from under the protection. Take your time, use loads of water before you lay the pieces on your frame.
Hi, thanks for watching, you need a brand new Stanley knife blade, gather the bubble up with your squeegy then prick the bubble while the bubble is under pressure. It’s not easy and take practice
I Applied Invis on my bike and I found it easier using a microfibre cloth rather than the squeegee. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, although I guess some bikes are harder to do than others.
Nice vid but that stuff isn’t thick enough ...I’ve got it on my YT ,looks very nice too ....but on my Kenevo I wrapped it in some good think stuff and I’m real glad I did ...especially on my forks ...yes it looks all professional and nice but there’s no comparison...go on e bay and look it up you won’t be sorry plus you will save a load of cash 👍
Excellent tutorial on how to do it and filming the whole process including the stubborn parts unlike other edited videos that makes one think it can be done in 5 minutes without any hassle whatsoever adding to the frustration because you'd be thinking that this only happens to you when it's in fact completely normal and part of the process.
Glad it was helpful!, I think it's important to tell it how it is, it's not easy but with care and patience it can be done,
Just bought my kit for my haibike allmtn 10. Great advice Dave. 😊
Enjoy fitting it
Fitting my kit this weekend. Thanks for the tips! Thankfully mines just a hardtail.
Loads better than the official video. Useful to me, just got a brand new Orange frame and Invis kit to do myself!
Hi, Take it steady and don't rush, you will be fine
This is the only tutorial you need, just wrapped my bike w. home-cut Invis protection (not the pre-cut stuff), couldn’t have done it without this tutorial. Don’t rush it, take you time, spray, peel off, spray a bit more, put back on, use good lighting, thanks @ the Yorkshire Bike Mechanic!
Glad it helped!, Thanks for watching.
Best video. Good details
Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful
Fantastic tutorial, my partner ordered some for her new bike and said something like it shouldn't take long,and it's just like fitting a phone screen protector 😂.
Thanks for dispelling that.
Looks like I'm going to have a long day .
Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment. take your time, you will be fine
Thanks for helpful advice ! I was going to use a heat gun , until I saw your video . Makes sense about being patient . Fantastic
Hi Paul, Pleased you found it useful.
Really helpful video, thank you for showing the detailed process in real time
Thank you for watching, pleased you found it useful.
Good tips, cheers
No problem 👍
Great tutorial, thank you
You are welcome!
Very well explained thank you 👍🇬🇧
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent guide Dave, just done my Trek Rail 9.7 with Ridewrap, took me the day 😂 as over 20 pieces, wasn’t happy with my top tube finish so ordered a replacement piece to redo so as not to upset my ocd 🤦🏻♂️, definitely right with take time, keep damp and make sure work area is clean and over 18°c. Breaks are also recommended on big kits as not to want to rush it 👍
Another good product I’ve used is Acrosol (By Kent) which is a fantastic degreaser but also very gentle (we use for cars, and can be even used on dash trims etc with no harm) also excellent at removing adhesive 👍
Keep up the good work 😉
Hi Adam, Thanks for watching and your comments. I would like to do a ridewrap vs invis vid
Really helpful video - lots of helpful tips . The official versions doesn’t show anything like the detail that you go into so well done.
I have ordered a kit for an Orbea Rise so that will take a while to get it right . Do you know if it is possible or necessary to add any additional protection on top of the invisv - like a Lizard skin - to protect the underneath of the down tube ? Just want to give it an extra level of protection from flint rocks which are very common in the South East of England . Thanks - I had an Orange 5 pro and it was bomb proof
Hi glad you enjoyed it. Additional protection on the underside of the down tube is a good idea if you ride where there are small rocks. Just depends what type. A friend of mine cut an old bike tyre and wrapped it around with tie wraps, looks a bugger but it protects the frame.
Thanks for the video, will start tomorrow on my brand new Supreme DH
Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments
Hey. Thanks for the great tutorial. I have invis on my current bike and it’s been great. A few minor nicks but considering the number of crashes I have had, it has stood up well.
I am looking at Ride Wrap for my new Rail. I am guessing the same procedure for Ride Wrap? Is that the case?
Thanks
Andrew
Hi Andrew, Glad you enjoyed the video. We only deal with invis so I cant comment on ride wrap.
@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
No worries. Would be an interesting comparison in terms of application and effectiveness between the two. I have certainly been very happy with invis. But ride wrap’s greater thickness sounds like it might be more durable.
Keep up the incredible work on your channel. I have learnt a lot. 😀😀
Cheery. Andrew
Thank You, Dave! It's pretty straightforward for dummies like me ))) And by the way lemme ask You one question: I noticed You often pronounced the vowel "u" as ʊ when it's supposed to sound like "ʌ". Fore example You say mʊd instead of mʌd... Is it a specific Yorkshire dialect? Thank You once more!
Hi, Im not sure what you mean, do you have a time stamp so I can find it?
Halifax West yorkshire, spot it a mile off, my original home town :)
hi, do I need to remove the factory installed chain stay protector as well as some of the decals (like framesize decal) prior to installing it ? Other than removing tires, do I need to also remove the crank ? I prefer not removing crank if possible.
Hi Thanks for watching, some models its best to remove the chainstay protector as long as it's designed to be removed and not glued on, if its glued on then the kit will probably be cut round it. regarding the decals, normally you would leave them on but I don't know which bike you have. The cranks can normally be left on.
@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thanks . I have a Trek Domane SL6, so on the seat tube, there are some frame size decal, UCI decal. Would applying the film over the decal result in trapped bubbles based on your experience ?
hi just wondered if you used isopropyl alchol 4 to 1 as pinned tv howto fit invisi frame suggested that not sure if i should bother as you did not
Hi, Thanks for watching, I prefer not to use solvent as I find it too harsh on finished paintwork, autogylm is a better product for degreasing and cleaning frames.
Hi the other chap used it to get rid of the baby sham once the plastic had stuck like you did when doing the top tube and left with 2 bits on side .
Thats a nice bike.
They make some really nice bikes
Nice real-world demo of applying invis. The official ones from the manufacturers make it look too easy. Also good there was a challenging concave area on the side of that top-tube for show. Thank you! I have a Trek Rail on order and I am thinking about doing this. Have you done a Rail yet?
Hi, Yes, its a bit more involved than they make out. We have done 2 rails in the past 3 weeks, its a nice fitting kit.
@@davekaye32 Nice! I'll get one when my bike arrives (May). I notice that in most demos they push the squeegee while you pull yours. Does that make a difference?
Hi, No, its what ever you find easier, the aim is to make sure all the water is out from under the protection. Take your time, use loads of water before you lay the pieces on your frame.
How long did it take you to do the whole bike
Hi Archie, The whole bike took half a day to complete.
Pro tip: make sure your finger tips are absolutely clean. And wet them with the soapy water before handling the film
Yep great tip
This is gunna suck on my new custom made carbon xc 29ner only 5 of them made so far. From my lbs. Thanks for the video. 🙏
Hi Jay, Thanks for watching.
@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic absolutely! Ty!
What happens if I do get a bubble once its all down? Is there anything I can do? Besides not remove it and start again.
Hi, thanks for watching, you need a brand new Stanley knife blade, gather the bubble up with your squeegy then prick the bubble while the bubble is under pressure. It’s not easy and take practice
Can u not use abit of muc off and warm water?
Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments, no not really
Is the auto glym OK on carbon?
Yes, it’s just a cleaning solution
Dose the kit come with the squiggly thing
Hi, yes it does
I Applied Invis on my bike and I found it easier using a microfibre cloth rather than the squeegee. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, although I guess some bikes are harder to do than others.
Hi, Pleased you had a go yourself.
Nice vid but that stuff isn’t thick enough ...I’ve got it on my YT ,looks very nice too ....but on my Kenevo I wrapped it in some good think stuff and I’m real glad I did ...especially on my forks ...yes it looks all professional and nice but there’s no comparison...go on e bay and look it up you won’t be sorry plus you will save a load of cash 👍
What thick stuff did you get please? as we cannot search for it if we don't know what it is please.
Dave where are you?
Hi, Thanks for watching, Im in Halifax, West yorkshire
How much do you charge for the whole process?
Thanks for watching and your comments, Its approx £194 inc the kit
Deffo would not have the patience to do that job
Hi thanks for watching and your comment