Rear blackout panel vinyl install=FAIL
02-16-2010, 04:05 PM
#21
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Location: Colorado
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Question:
I had the vinyl installed, and got a lot of the bubbles out. Then I turned the hair dryer on, and it was like a teenager on the night before the prom....
Pimples everyfrigginwhere! Was that a mistake?
I used a credit card to get a lot of the bubbles out, but I guess I rubbed too hard and ripped one open. That's when I said some bad words and "uninstalled" the vinyl.
Should I just get out what I can by pressing gently, and let it sit in the sun for awhile to get the rest?
This is assuming I'm ever brave enough to try this again...
I had the vinyl installed, and got a lot of the bubbles out. Then I turned the hair dryer on, and it was like a teenager on the night before the prom....
Pimples everyfrigginwhere! Was that a mistake?
I used a credit card to get a lot of the bubbles out, but I guess I rubbed too hard and ripped one open. That's when I said some bad words and "uninstalled" the vinyl.
Should I just get out what I can by pressing gently, and let it sit in the sun for awhile to get the rest?
This is assuming I'm ever brave enough to try this again...
02-16-2010, 07:19 PM
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
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ok. use these steps.
claybar the decklid to make sure no sand / dirt is there, because you will kick your self in the " teef " <- lol had to.
Clean the area.
Spray windex. LIBERALY
peel vinyl off it's paper backing and lay on the decklid.
Start to squeegee from the interior towards the edges. take your time and make sure you get the bubbles out. If you mess up again drive your car to NC and I'll do it for you lol
claybar the decklid to make sure no sand / dirt is there, because you will kick your self in the " teef " <- lol had to.
Clean the area.
Spray windex. LIBERALY
peel vinyl off it's paper backing and lay on the decklid.
Start to squeegee from the interior towards the edges. take your time and make sure you get the bubbles out. If you mess up again drive your car to NC and I'll do it for you lol
02-16-2010, 08:52 PM
#24
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wow.... didnt realize you were a conversion glass roof. How much did that cost if you dont mind? any problems seance?
02-17-2010, 10:02 AM
#26
02-17-2010, 10:05 AM
#27
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Location: Portland, OR
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Sadly, not really. I just pulled the edge up and yanked, and then it ripped under the "gas cap". I wasnt trying to rip it. Not impressed at all with the quality of that thing.
02-17-2010, 10:39 AM
#28
Oh ok. I thought you took the panel and just ripped it in half like the Hulk, lol.
I'm thinking of the SHR honeycomb panel, but not sure if I like where the look of my car is going. Roush front, FR500 wheels, lol, don't know if it'll fit in. Vinyl blackout is another thought.
I'm thinking of the SHR honeycomb panel, but not sure if I like where the look of my car is going. Roush front, FR500 wheels, lol, don't know if it'll fit in. Vinyl blackout is another thought.
02-17-2010, 10:44 AM
#29
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Location: Portland, OR
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No, not like that 
I was installing the sequential taillights and it had been raining here all day. Water from behind the gas cap and panel kept dripping on my head while I was taking the bolts loose inside the trunk and I had a temper tantrum like my 3 yo daughter.
I was installing the sequential taillights and it had been raining here all day. Water from behind the gas cap and panel kept dripping on my head while I was taking the bolts loose inside the trunk and I had a temper tantrum like my 3 yo daughter.
02-17-2010, 10:56 AM
#30
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Location: Maui
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I find it hard to spend the $ on the SHR piece when it doesnt make my car go any faster! LOL
patrick