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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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so then, this might be a dumb question, but then how do the letters stick on the bumper? thats the part that im lost about. if someone has done this before, is there any way that you can give me a list of directions of how to do it?
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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I ordered mine from Ebay as well and they look awesome. Only cost me around $10.

It's very simple to put them on.

I'll just sum it up for you:

1. Take a spray bottle and fill it with around 16-20 ounces of water.
2. Add about 4 drops of "Joy" or similar soap and about a cap of Isopropyl Alcohol.
3. Shake the spray bottle and let everything mix really good.
4. Clean your bumper really good with the spray and wipe it off.
5. Peel the vinyl letters off of the paper strip. Spray the sticky side of the letter in hand with LOTS of soapy mixture. Don't worry, the adhesive on the vinyl isn't going anywhere after the soapy mixture dries.
6. Spray the bumper imprint with the soapy mixture really good. Place the vinyl letter in the imprint and slide it around until you get it where you want it. Use the squeegee that came with the vinyl letters to push down on the vinyl letter you just applied or use something like a credit card. You will see the soapy mixture dripping from behind the vinyl letter. Just use a paper towel to wipe away excess liquid.
7. Apply the rest of the letters the same way.

Some tips: Run your fingers over the vinyl letters after you have applied and used the squeegee to make sure they are pressed down. Let the letters dry for a couple hours after you apply them. Go over them with a squeegee one more time after about an hour.

That's pretty much it.
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Also, if you have any air bubbles, that don't settle out after everything's done, just use a pin. The letters are small and thin, so you probably won't have that prob. You really can't screw it up, unless you put the letters on crooked. Just go buy some off e-bay. It's such a cheap investment for some added style.
Old Aug 26, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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i got mine from mustangs unlimited magazine. they costed me 25$ because i got the reflective kind.
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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get some application fluid so if you screw up you can move them around and also when your done you should use a blow dryer to set them into place just watch that you dont start to melt them.
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