[BaadAssGremlins] Re: 73 Gremlin X stripe kits

["gremlin_corvette_guy" <gremlin_corvette_guy@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "bldfw" <bldfw@...> wrote:
>Thanks Bill, I worry about the soapy water interfering with the 
adhesion but according to you that is not a problem?????On other 
decals I have just put them right on the paint but small trapped air 
bubbles are the biggest problem once the decal gets laid on.   Gary
> Gary,
> 
> I don't know what your plans might be but I wouldn't recommend 
trying 
> to apply it directy to the painted surface.  I applied woodgrain 
> vinyl siding on my '72 Olds wagon with a slightly soapy water 
spray 
> per directions and usual practices.  The water allows for the 
vinyl 
> to be easily moved around for positioning before squeegying out 
the 
> water.  When the water drys, it sucks right down to the surface 
and 
> stays for good.
> 
> As for positioning, it's pretty much going to be an eyeball thing 
> because really you don't want anything on the painted surface that 
> could possibly get under the vinyl as the vinyl surface will 
magnify 
> anything that finds it's way underneath.
> 
> If you need more insight, just let me know.  Be glad to share!
> 
> -Bill
> Dallas, TX
> 
> --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gremlin_corvette_guy" 
> <gremlin_corvette_guy@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Gentlemen (and any ladies). Does anyone have a surefire way 
to 
> > correctly apply and position 1973 Gremlin X stripe kits (both 
> sides -  
> > fenders, doors and rear spears) to get them exact or is it like 
> > everything else in life: just "eye-ball" them? Any suggestions 
or 
> help 
> > appreciated. Gary
>




 
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