Bat's Guide to Applying Vinyl Overlays
10-13-2005 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hayalex6
Your site isn't working...only the pics site is. I just want to know how much yellow overlays for the fogs would be, and the partial red out for the tails?
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10-13-2005 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hayalex6
Your site isn't working...only the pics site is. I just want to know how much yellow overlays for the fogs would be, and the partial red out for the tails?
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12-07-2005 | 09:01 PM
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I think you need to do a step-by-step walkthrough on how to install your overlays on the xB taillights.
As the xB taillights are a little more difficult (due to the upper-outer corners) than 350Z taillights
As the xB taillights are a little more difficult (due to the upper-outer corners) than 350Z taillights
06-21-2006 | 11:20 AM
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Here are some helpful tips from member Speedpunk on applying my tC Full Smoke Taillight Overlay:
It wasn't very difficult, just time consuming.
The items I used were:
chair (start with one, or you'll just end up interrupting to go get one),
blow dryer,
spray bottle with soapy water,
blue 3M squeegee (I asked my local sign shop and they gave me one. They have them by the dozens. Tint shops also carry them),
and frosty beverages of your choice.
After cleaning my taillights, I sprayed both the light and the adhesive side of the overlay and lined everything up. Once lined up, squeegee some of the water out of the middle, enough to get the overlay to stick. To ensure that the squeegee doesn't rip the vinyl, apply soapy water to the outside of the overlay once in position. Crank up the dryer on medium heat, and start gently pulling as you squeegee. Be sure to keep any area that is not squeegee'd out wet with soapy water (failure to do so will leave fingerprints). If you get creases, pull the overlay back up to the crease and start again, making sure to apply soapy water (again). The vinyl can stretch quite a bit, as long as the heat is not too high or it is not pulled too hard too fast I hope this helps some. The top is the most difficult, but heat, soapy water, and patience is the key.
It wasn't very difficult, just time consuming.
The items I used were:
chair (start with one, or you'll just end up interrupting to go get one),
blow dryer,
spray bottle with soapy water,
blue 3M squeegee (I asked my local sign shop and they gave me one. They have them by the dozens. Tint shops also carry them),
and frosty beverages of your choice.
After cleaning my taillights, I sprayed both the light and the adhesive side of the overlay and lined everything up. Once lined up, squeegee some of the water out of the middle, enough to get the overlay to stick. To ensure that the squeegee doesn't rip the vinyl, apply soapy water to the outside of the overlay once in position. Crank up the dryer on medium heat, and start gently pulling as you squeegee. Be sure to keep any area that is not squeegee'd out wet with soapy water (failure to do so will leave fingerprints). If you get creases, pull the overlay back up to the crease and start again, making sure to apply soapy water (again). The vinyl can stretch quite a bit, as long as the heat is not too high or it is not pulled too hard too fast I hope this helps some. The top is the most difficult, but heat, soapy water, and patience is the key.