Side vinyls
27-Jul-2005, 08:47 PM
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Side vinyls
I just got some new side vynils for my car and am looking forward to putting them on. Only thing is I'm not too confident in putting them on. I've put on windshield vinyls before, but that was a simple stip and involved minimal trimming.
Anybody have any experience with these? Good or bad?
Would I be better to have sombody put them on for me?
How much of a pain in hte *** can they be?
Anybody have any experience with these? Good or bad?
Would I be better to have sombody put them on for me?
How much of a pain in hte *** can they be?
28-Jul-2005, 12:37 AM
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You can do it yourself quite easily. Except, I wouldn't use soapy water. The soap actually breaks down the glue backing on the vinyl. Wash your car. Dry it off and make sure the surface is smooth or else the poor surface of the paint with reflect in the vinyl when applied to the paint surface. Best thing to do is do a complete detail of the car before you do it. Wash, Clay and Wax the car. Now you are guaranteed a smooth surface. Spray water liberally on the surface and apply vinyl. With the water being under the vinyl, it makes it easy to move it about into the area you want it to be. Then, using a credit card wrapped in a microfibre towel, push from the center and out to the edge pushing all the water out from under the vinyl sticker. This will also help minimize bubbles under the vinyl. Once that's done, use a hair dryer or heat gun and gently run across vinyl to help dry any remaining water or leave out in the sun with backing paper still on it. Remember not to leave it on one spot or else the vinyl will melt. Once it's dry, remove backing paper. Do not wash car for at least 3 days. Best leave out in sun to completely dry.
Cheers,
Buddah.
Cheers,
Buddah.
28-Jul-2005, 01:01 AM
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Originally posted by Buddah
You can do it yourself quite easily. Except, I wouldn't use soapy water. The soap actually breaks down the glue backing on the vinyl. Wash your car. Dry it off and make sure the surface is smooth or else the poor surface of the paint with reflect in the vinyl when applied to the paint surface. Best thing to do is do a complete detail of the car before you do it. Wash, Clay and Wax the car. Now you are guaranteed a smooth surface. Spray water liberally on the surface and apply vinyl. With the water being under the vinyl, it makes it easy to move it about into the area you want it to be. Then, using a credit card wrapped in a microfibre towel, push from the center and out to the edge pushing all the water out from under the vinyl sticker. This will also help minimize bubbles under the vinyl. Once that's done, use a hair dryer or heat gun and gently run across vinyl to help dry any remaining water or leave out in the sun with backing paper still on it. Remember not to leave it on one spot or else the vinyl will melt. Once it's dry, remove backing paper. Do not wash car for at least 3 days. Best leave out in sun to completely dry.
Cheers,
Buddah.
You can do it yourself quite easily. Except, I wouldn't use soapy water. The soap actually breaks down the glue backing on the vinyl. Wash your car. Dry it off and make sure the surface is smooth or else the poor surface of the paint with reflect in the vinyl when applied to the paint surface. Best thing to do is do a complete detail of the car before you do it. Wash, Clay and Wax the car. Now you are guaranteed a smooth surface. Spray water liberally on the surface and apply vinyl. With the water being under the vinyl, it makes it easy to move it about into the area you want it to be. Then, using a credit card wrapped in a microfibre towel, push from the center and out to the edge pushing all the water out from under the vinyl sticker. This will also help minimize bubbles under the vinyl. Once that's done, use a hair dryer or heat gun and gently run across vinyl to help dry any remaining water or leave out in the sun with backing paper still on it. Remember not to leave it on one spot or else the vinyl will melt. Once it's dry, remove backing paper. Do not wash car for at least 3 days. Best leave out in sun to completely dry.
Cheers,
Buddah.
28-Jul-2005, 12:00 PM
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Originally posted by Buddah
You can do it yourself quite easily. Except, I wouldn't use soapy water. The soap actually breaks down the glue backing on the vinyl. Wash your car. Dry it off and make sure the surface is smooth or else the poor surface of the paint with reflect in the vinyl when applied to the paint surface. Best thing to do is do a complete detail of the car before you do it. Wash, Clay and Wax the car. Now you are guaranteed a smooth surface. Spray water liberally on the surface and apply vinyl. With the water being under the vinyl, it makes it easy to move it about into the area you want it to be. Then, using a credit card wrapped in a microfibre towel, push from the center and out to the edge pushing all the water out from under the vinyl sticker. This will also help minimize bubbles under the vinyl. Once that's done, use a hair dryer or heat gun and gently run across vinyl to help dry any remaining water or leave out in the sun with backing paper still on it. Remember not to leave it on one spot or else the vinyl will melt. Once it's dry, remove backing paper. Do not wash car for at least 3 days. Best leave out in sun to completely dry.
Cheers,
Buddah.
You can do it yourself quite easily. Except, I wouldn't use soapy water. The soap actually breaks down the glue backing on the vinyl. Wash your car. Dry it off and make sure the surface is smooth or else the poor surface of the paint with reflect in the vinyl when applied to the paint surface. Best thing to do is do a complete detail of the car before you do it. Wash, Clay and Wax the car. Now you are guaranteed a smooth surface. Spray water liberally on the surface and apply vinyl. With the water being under the vinyl, it makes it easy to move it about into the area you want it to be. Then, using a credit card wrapped in a microfibre towel, push from the center and out to the edge pushing all the water out from under the vinyl sticker. This will also help minimize bubbles under the vinyl. Once that's done, use a hair dryer or heat gun and gently run across vinyl to help dry any remaining water or leave out in the sun with backing paper still on it. Remember not to leave it on one spot or else the vinyl will melt. Once it's dry, remove backing paper. Do not wash car for at least 3 days. Best leave out in sun to completely dry.
Cheers,
Buddah.
since wax is a type of repelant (sp?).
i think you should thoroughly wash the car and make sure there is no wax etc on it and then apply it. that way you dont have to worry about future bubbles or even the vynil lifting off.
28-Jul-2005, 04:09 PM
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I think I will....I hate P#$$ying out on it though. Oh well....better to get it done right than save the coin and screwing it up......kinda like buying a used battery from the wreckers. Just gonna end up costing ya more.
28-Jul-2005, 08:02 PM
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The wax doesn't repel anything in this case. If you think that the wax will repel the glue, in a sense it will but only when you are removing the vinyl. The vinyl isn't going to just slide off the car because it's waxed...lol. It doesn't work that way. It's when it comes time to removing the vinyl that the wax will play it's role. Shinzo does it the same exact way.
28-Jul-2005, 11:54 PM
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Depending on the complexity and the size of the vinyl and how many sheets, I'd say anywhere from 100 to 300 bucks. But, i think that includes the vinyl cut out. I'm not sure how much just for labour. Check the affiliates forum for contact information.
