[BaadAssGremlins] Re: stripe kit

["gremlin_corvette_guy" <gremlin_corvette_guy@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, BLDFW <bldfw@...> wrote:
>Hey Bill, Very sorry to take so long to thank you and everyone else 
who gave me suggestions on applying Gremlin X stripe kits. I have 
been out of town on vacation and just now getting caught back up so 
please accept my apologies and moreso my thanks for the details you 
provided for me on stripe kit application. I like a little 
flexibility when I do things (especially applying very sticky "one-
of-a-kind" stripes that you either get right or you are screwed).
   I plan the project for next weekend weather permitting.

   Thank you again,     Gary
> Gary,
> Yeah, it does sound a bit odd but it works.  It's the
> same process used for installing car or home window
> tint.  Make sure the surface is clean, then spray it
> with a very mild soapy mixture.  Maybe 1-2 tablespoon
> a mild clear type dish soap for a gallon of water. 
> Spray both the surface and the sticky side of the
> vinyl and then place.  I recommend having a helper
> just to be safe.  You don't want to risk dropping
> anything when peeling the paper off or spraying it.
> 
> On my wagon, I first cut out templates so I could get
> the woodgrain to line up and be consistent down the
> length of the car.  I used the french door window on
> my house as a staging for the vinyl.  I sprayed the
> glass, stuck the vinyl to the glass and then peeled
> the paper off, then sprayed the sticky side and the
> wagon surface.  After placing the vinyl, it was easy
> to move around.  Once positioned, I sprayed the
> outside with the same soapy water to make squeegying
> easy.  I started from the center of the larger pieces
> and work outward squeegying the water out.  I was
> careful to not put too much pressure on the squeegy as
> it could cause the vinyl to move requiring it be
> repositioned.  It sounds intimidating but it's pretty
> simple.
> 
> For your stripes, I'd recommend having some smaller
> 2-4" squeegies as the normal size ones for a smaller
> project would be clumsy and difficult to work with and
> you don't want to risk shifting or damaging the stripe
> because the squeegy is too big and drags against other
> parts.  You can probably find the smaller squeegies at
> an art store or the like.  If you're patient and
> deliberate it should come out just fine.
> 
> Here's a link to some pics of my wagon.
> http://new.photos.yahoo.com/bldfw/album/576460762313552194#page1
> 
> -Bill  
> 
> -- 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
>




 
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