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Old 04-08-09, 05:16 PM
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Alright i just got rvinyl yellow fogs overlay in today. I thought there going to be instruction of how to install it but apparently not. But i realize there a "wet mothod" and "dry method" I've try searching but couldn't find anything of how to do the dry and wet method. So any suggestion of which method i should go with?? And how to do each method?? Please let me know thanks!!

P.S: I know this might be a stupid thing to post for help but i just wanna make sure!!
Old 04-08-09, 05:21 PM
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Wet method is easier if you make mistake... I effed up the first time haha and had to re order another set, I was so dumb

When you peel it... make sure you touch both side of the vinyl... the side against the backing white paper is the sticky side that should go onto your fogs, all you do is get a damp sponge with soapy water, wipe your fog with it, and then place the sticky side of your vinyl on it, make sure its aligned, hold it for a little bit and you're done.

I also used a hair drier and blew it on it for 30 sec to make it stickier while its on the fog, and leave it over night and you should be good
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so how about the water between the fog and overlay?
Old 04-08-09, 05:35 PM
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Thats what the wet method is, get a sponge soak it in soapy water and wipe the fog with it, the fog will be damp hence the wet method lol
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u could also do 30% rubbing alcohol and rest water. i did my redouts like that.
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I think soapy water is easier to make than alcohol mixture haha... don't know where you get raw alcohol from in your house
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Here is some instructions i got off rvinyl which should work for the overlay.

Dry method = http://www.rvinyl.com/instructions/decals.htm
Wet method = http://www.rvinyl.com/instructions/bodygraphics.htm
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don't use soapy water because if you don't get all the vapor/liquid out from the squeegee process, you will have blotches. you can just use plain water. and use a hair dryer to help it ease the corners, it helps a lot. and don't touch both sides until you have washed your hands (oil free) and you have sprayed the solution on the sticky side. take your time with it.
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I did the dry method just put it on slow center outwards and watch for bubbles...

Originally Posted by SHiZNiLTi
I just installed a 3000k HID kit.

The fog light lens was originally clear and it didn't have the "Golden Yellow" color that I was looking for so I purchased this "Yellow Fog Light Film" found on ebay and it made a world of difference.

Click the below youtube pic to watch the video...



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I did the dry method too. Even though we all know WET is better ahahaha
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haha unlike andrew up there, i did use soap and water and it worked out just fine. Just take your time and it will be alright. Use a low soap concentration though. Take ur time and squeegy it all out and then go to the other side. Go back and forth untill it looks like you want it too. Mine looks great PS. A sunny day might help ya with the blowdryer part.....
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Two other factors worth mentioning when you do the install...be sure the outside temp is over 70 degrees and the humidity is low to medium. It is an easy DIY and the results look great.
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Alright guys i just did it. I did the "wet method" with a little soapy water and blow dry help out a lot. Well see how everything turn out tomorrow morning hahahaha but thanks for another awesome assistance as always!!!!
I'm pretty sure yall seen many pic with yellow fog overlay so I'll wait till i get my vertex kits sometime in the very near future
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YOUTUBE have alot of video on those methods.
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I did the dry method. I also put a yellow hid kit in to make it nice & yellow.


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