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Old 09-17-14, 07:12 AM
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Hello All,

i will be applying a 3M vinyl to my roof soon, and was wondering if i should take off the antenna or make a hole in the wrap for it?

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Old 09-17-14, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tmoney16
Hello All,

i will be applying a 3M vinyl to my roof soon, and was wondering if i should take off the antenna or make a hole in the wrap for it?

Thanks
If you know how to remover the antenna i would do that, if your not sure how to then dont lol.

looks cleaner if you can take it off.

Good luck and post pics!!!
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Originally Posted by tmoney16
Hello All,

i will be applying a 3M vinyl to my roof soon, and was wondering if i should take off the antenna or make a hole in the wrap for it?

Thanks
Hey man I just ordered some 3m for my roof 2 can you take pics of the process from start to finish.
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removing the antenna is tough, you need to take the domelight off in the back seat to get access to the bolt holding the antenna. I tried to vinyl the roof myself and its not worth the trouble. you would need knifeless tape for each of the sides to get a clean cut.
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I saw it done. You don't need to remove the antenna. Cut just above the base of the antenna and just tuck it under neath. Looks clean.
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had to google knifeless tape, way cool stuff! i was concerned with how the 3IS doesn't have a gap at the roof gutter for the vinyl to go into, where a knife is usually used. knifeless tape makes my concern go away! thanks!
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
had to google knifeless tape, way cool stuff! i was concerned with how the 3IS doesn't have a gap at the roof gutter for the vinyl to go into, where a knife is usually used. knifeless tape makes my concern go away! thanks!
You have just saved me so much trouble time and maybe even money on paint! thank you!!!
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