Bat's Guide to Applying Vinyl Overlays
11-14-2004 | 10:44 PM
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Bat's Guide to Applying Vinyl Overlays
Finally, a step by step on how to apply my Vinyl Overlays, particularly on curved surfaces! Moderators, feel free to sticky this ;).
1. Make sure surface is clean before starting.
2. Peel Overlay from backing and dip in a bucket of warm soap and water. I usually squirt just a dab of dishwashing liquid in a bucket and fill it halfway.
3. Carefully place Overlay on surface, and position it.
4. Once you have the Overlay placed exactly where you want it. Start by heating up one end. This will help the vinyl become pliable and easy to work with.
5. Then, take a squeegy or credit card and wrap it in a soft damp cloth to prevent scratching the Overlay. Start by applying pressure from one end and slowly work your way across the center of it.
6. Now, you may be discouraged because of all the wrinkles towards the ends. Don't be. Begin heating the sides up.
7. Now, slowly work your squeegy from the middle outward. Do it slowly. This will ensure the vinyl is dispursed evenly over the surface.
8. Any overlapping areas can be tucked under the edges. Again, use a hairdryer, then tuck Overlay.
9. Tada!
1. Make sure surface is clean before starting.
2. Peel Overlay from backing and dip in a bucket of warm soap and water. I usually squirt just a dab of dishwashing liquid in a bucket and fill it halfway.
3. Carefully place Overlay on surface, and position it.
4. Once you have the Overlay placed exactly where you want it. Start by heating up one end. This will help the vinyl become pliable and easy to work with.
5. Then, take a squeegy or credit card and wrap it in a soft damp cloth to prevent scratching the Overlay. Start by applying pressure from one end and slowly work your way across the center of it.
6. Now, you may be discouraged because of all the wrinkles towards the ends. Don't be. Begin heating the sides up.
7. Now, slowly work your squeegy from the middle outward. Do it slowly. This will ensure the vinyl is dispursed evenly over the surface.
8. Any overlapping areas can be tucked under the edges. Again, use a hairdryer, then tuck Overlay.
9. Tada!
11-19-2004 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Batmobile
Email me ;).
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I just had a chance to check out your website. I'll check it out again when I get home (the CRT here at work stinks), but from what I can see, your overlays look great.
Nice job, bud!
- Gerry
12-03-2004 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Yoshii
Man i would definetly be interested in that for my Xb....and also for some overlays for my foglights in either yellow, red, or blue.....Bat if you make those send me a reply...thanks...
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04-30-2005 | 06:05 AM
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07-19-2005 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bBlover
Bat what would it look like??
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