applying vinyls
02-14-2006, 04:02 PM
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RE: applying vinyls
Hmmm...the ford dealer here paints racing stripes for 500 bucks lol. I have vinyl stripes that I put on myself. The stripes are easy to put on actually but only on two conditions. One, your a "do-it youself" kind of person. Two, you are extremly patient. It took me over 12 hours to get my stripes right. Also, I recommend buying the vinyl application fluid if your going to do them yourself. It does a great job to prevent air bubbles. Good luck!
02-14-2006, 05:39 PM
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RE: applying vinyls
ORIGINAL: noir
Hmmm...the ford dealer here paints racing stripes for 500 bucks lol. I have vinyl stripes that I put on myself. The stripes are easy to put on actually but only on two conditions. One, your a "do-it youself" kind of person. Two, you are extremly patient. It took me over 12 hours to get my stripes right. Also, I recommend buying the vinyl application fluid if your going to do them yourself. It does a great job to prevent air bubbles. Good luck!
Hmmm...the ford dealer here paints racing stripes for 500 bucks lol. I have vinyl stripes that I put on myself. The stripes are easy to put on actually but only on two conditions. One, your a "do-it youself" kind of person. Two, you are extremly patient. It took me over 12 hours to get my stripes right. Also, I recommend buying the vinyl application fluid if your going to do them yourself. It does a great job to prevent air bubbles. Good luck!
02-14-2006, 05:58 PM
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RE: applying vinyls
When it comes to vinyl stripe installation, BUYER BEWARE... read through this:
http://www.jtephoto.com/mustang/stripes/index.htm
Also this (same guy):
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=44043
http://www.jtephoto.com/mustang/stripes/index.htm
Also this (same guy):
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=44043
02-14-2006, 06:31 PM
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RE: applying vinyls
What about a special squigee?
02-14-2006, 06:35 PM
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RE: applying vinyls
if your considering vinyl you should really have an experienced professional do the installation.... i mean a good short-term analogy might be..... like anyone can cut hair.. you could have your joe-smhoe friend cut your hair and get the job done..but that doesnt necessarily mean it will look good....
02-15-2006, 12:26 AM
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RE: applying vinyls
I installed mine myself. It was my first time doing any type of vinyl job and mine came out great. Lots of patience is needed and a hair drier works great in getting those "curvy edges" to lay down without any wrinkles. It took me all day doing it by myself but was worth it.