i didn't have an exacto knife so i used a box/carpet knife(been using box cutters for 15 years.....a little more skilled with one than most peeps).
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You did a great job , especially since you "eyeballed" it. It looks like you had a template!
BTW, I have been a NIN fan for a long, long time
The revolving punch will only be good for the +/- buttons. I haven't tried mine on this vinyl, but you might want to put a thin cardboard or thick paper under the vinyl before you try to punch it. My experience with the leather punch is rough with thin materials - they don't seem to be made for precision.
I printed peraspera's templates (found here-->http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...templates-multiple-configuration-options.html) and cut them to check the fit on my Vamo. When I did that, I tried it with a Xacto with a #11 blade, and it wasn't that bad. For me, the key is to get a knife with a SHARP tip. Cut the main piece out first so that it is small enough to handle. When cutting the small circles, don't lift the point of the knife out of the paper/vinyl until you get around the entire circle. Don't try to cut the circle as a circle - I just tried to focus on only the knife point, cut small amounts at a time in almost a straight line, and turned the piece more than turning the knife. It helped me to try to hold the knife at the same vertical angle, if I shifted that, I messed up the line. That's what worked for me...
I finally got the chrome wrapped, it's not perfect, but not horrible for a first try (my knife cuts definitely need to improve). I also covered the bottom of the battery cap (cut a .91" circle, apply it, heat with hair dryer to soften the vinyl, and push the edge down around the bevel).
Warning, it takes some repositioning. I started on the body with the holes for the display/buttons, but don't know if that was the best method. It just seemed like the most difficult to line up. The bottom section with the battery cap took some time as well. My seams in the back of the body don't line up perfectly, and the edges don't overlap perfectly (you can see the under-edge poking out from under the overlap). BUT I am so much happier with the way the device feels, AND the buttons don't rattle any more. Good Luck with yours, I hope you post even if you aren't satisfied with it.
^^^ Your VAMO wrap looks fantastic! 
No one would ever guess it is your first DIY wrap.
It's always a good idea to test any template by using it to cut out some printer paper. Use some double-sided tape to stick it to the VAMO. That way you can catch any errors in the template caused by manufacturing differences in the VAMOs.
Also, when using an X-Acto to cut an itty-bitty circle don't try to cut around it. I've yet to have happy results trying to do it that way. Instead, insert the tip of a #11 blade only far enough to pierce the vinyl and work your way around the circle. If the circle doesn't come free right away go around it with the blade a second time.
No one would ever guess it is your first DIY wrap.It's always a good idea to test any template by using it to cut out some printer paper. Use some double-sided tape to stick it to the VAMO. That way you can catch any errors in the template caused by manufacturing differences in the VAMOs.
Also, when using an X-Acto to cut an itty-bitty circle don't try to cut around it. I've yet to have happy results trying to do it that way. Instead, insert the tip of a #11 blade only far enough to pierce the vinyl and work your way around the circle. If the circle doesn't come free right away go around it with the blade a second time.
Thanks. I did print, cut out, and test-fit your template (which fit mine perfectly,BTW). I used the #11 blade, but I think my problem is that I tried to cut the template from the back instead of from the front. It didn't dawn on me that I should have cut it from the vinyl side until after I had started to apply it. (I used rubber cement to stick the template to the backing paper, which probably wasn't the best idea either - it was gummy to cut through) I wanted to use my leather punch for the little circles, but I think it is hanging out with my missing single socks somewhere in the netherworld...^^^ Your VAMO wrap looks fantastic!
It's always a good idea to test any template by using it to cut out some printer paper. Use some double-sided tape to stick it to the VAMO. That way you can catch any errors in the template caused by manufacturing differences in the VAMOs.
Also, when using an X-Acto to cut an itty-bitty circle don't try to cut around it. I've yet to have happy results trying to do it that way. Instead, insert the tip of a #11 blade only far enough to pierce the vinyl and work your way around the circle. If the circle doesn't come free right away go around it with the blade a second time.
Thanks again for your excellent template. Do you happen to have one for the Veristack? I'm now looking to wrap all of my mods because I like the feel of the vinyl so much better than the metal.
Double-sided tape is probably the easiest way to stick the template to the vinyl—no mess. Too bad your leather punch is AWOL. They work very well for punching out the little circles.
Sorry, but I don't have template for the Veristack.
Sorry, but I don't have template for the Veristack.
I was mostly kidding about the Veristack template, but now I am looking around at all of the things in my home that could use some vinyl wrap on it. I've even looked a bit more online at the Silhouette cutter. I just might have to break down one of these days and get one of those...I'm imagining perfect wraps on everything (dunno if I could do the inlays quite like yours, tho).
Edit: I will go around again tomorrow in a thorough search for the leather punch. It must be hiding somewhere, not something I use every day.
I use wood cigar boxes from Joann's for my juices. I've used the 3D carbon vinyl to line the bottoms of them to catch any potential leaks. I've also got some of the vinyl on the way from China to cover the inside of the shelving unit where I store my juice cigar boxes. I'm also going to give it a try to line the wire mesh desk doodad I just ordered to hold some of my PVs so they don't get scratched.
Hmmm...carbon fiber vinyl is the new duct tape
which, BTW, lines the top inside edge of my make-shift pv holder.
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