RE: DIY Decal Installation
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 7/24/2007 9:45:11 AM
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rotormunky
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You're absolutely right, I agree, and my own wet install is great.
No lifting, everything is fine. There are plenty of writeups and internet-experts who claim that this method leads to shortened life of the sticker, lifting, blah blah blah. I tried dry and botched it badly. My wet install is sticking great and looking great and I'm very satisfied with the results.
I suspsect that many who criticise the method are simply passing on third-hand accounts (read urban myth) as anyone who I know who has done it themselves has had success. I totally recommend without resrvation. Besides you can go thru three or four sets of stripes before it'd cost you to have someone do it for you.
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 7/24/2007 11:02:48 AM
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Altair
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WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE STICKERS FROM?
Klings Designs makes them. Also I think your caps-lok key got stuck on 
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 7/31/2007 2:14:54 PM
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blackdak06
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I think the truck bed stripes look great, I've been thinking of doing them myself, just can't decide on a design yet. Any suggestions?
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 7/31/2007 2:58:07 PM
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BACKnBLACK
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I just bought a set from Klings Designs (he actually has posted on this page). I got the SuperDak logo (same as superdak05's). I figured since we were in different states, it wasn't a big deal. Kling does nice work. Some of the other guys have some nice stripes as well. Check out the forum. I am sure you will get an idea.
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 7/31/2007 9:15:16 PM
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i would go silver or red.. depends on what color you want with black!! Do the simple mopar one!
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 8/1/2007 6:15:44 AM
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blackdak06
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i think the silver would look good, being that the two colors on the truck are black and chrome. I'm going to take a look at Klings Designs since I haven't yet. Thanks for the ideas!
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 8/1/2007 8:53:46 AM
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rotormunky
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Look for a thread here titled something like "vinyl" or "new vinyl" or something like that. Seems like ppl were tossing ideas back and forth quite a bit in there.
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 8/5/2007 1:25:16 PM
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superdak05
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my viynals came out great
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 8/5/2007 8:07:35 PM
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BACKnBLACK
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Well, I tried to do the stripes and holy Sh*t are they hard to do. I used the first posting on here as a guide, but it was WAAAY hard to do. So, instead of doing a piss-poor job, I decided to save the logos and just use them. And I am glad I did. I like my Black truck. And after further review, the stripes would've have been a bit much for my taste. So I just used the logos and I am happy with the results.
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 4/8/2008 9:36:25 AM
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Starlord
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I worked for a company once back home that issued door decals for the vehicles to give that professional look. The way we put them on was a wet application, using a spray bottle, a squeegee, a sponge and grease pencil. We laid out where the decals would go by measuring carefully. Then we mixed up a solution of one part dish detergent to three parts water. Spray the area with this solution, then peel the backing off the decal. Place the decal in position, a process aided by the soapy water. When in position, use the sponge and press all over the decal, sliding it back in place if it starts to move.Using the squeegee, work from the center out in all directions, squeezing out any air bubbles or water bubbles. Let the decal(s) dry for a day, then take a needle and poke any bubbles you might find, then press arouind the needle prick to remove air or water. After 3 or 4 days, you can wash the car, removing any of the installation fluid left on the car. When the soapy water dries out, you need a heat gun and a razor blade to remove the decal(s). I hope that helps you.
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RE: DIY Decal Installation - 4/14/2008 7:27:49 AM
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realdeal47201
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Hey, guys. When doing any type of decal on your truck or anything you might want to try a mix of liquid soap and water. Wet the area of the truck your going to stick the decal to. Then start to pull the decal off the paper backing....make sure the decal stays on the transfer tape (white tape). As you pull it off the paper backing spray it with the soap and water mix. This will keep it from sticking on anything you don't want it to stick too. Make sure the area of your truck stays wet and that the tape is also very wet. This will help make moving the decal around a little easier.
After you get the decal in place start pushing the water mix out from under the image. You might have to use a credit card if you don't have a small squeegee. Start in the middle and work your way out. I have been doing some sign work in the past year and make all types of decals etc. Guys that have been doing signs for years might not do a large decal wet. I myself do not want to take the chance of messing up a large amount of vinyl.
If you take your time and do it wet the decal will have less bubbles and you will be very happy in the end.
Brent
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