Lexus Ave

Hey guys,

I have a Coach edition RX300...just installed red-out vinyls today. Took me HOURS to do due to the curvature of the outer RX tails (the inners were a snap...only took about 5mins each). The final tail-light which i admit I did after being considerably fatigued did not come out quite as clean as the other 3 applications. They seem like tiny wrinkles/bubbles as the vinyl just would NOT cling with the light without folding midway leaving an air pocket of sorts due to the curvature (thanks Lexus )

Anyway here are the pics...maybe someone with some prior experience can let me know if this will go away after a week or two if I should just peel it off and get someone else to do it for me.

timucla

From my experience, those creases and bubbles are too large to go away by themselves. If that was mine I'd take it off and do it again. From the sound of it you did a good job on the other 3. Start fresh when you're not tired and try it again.

Lexus Ave

Do you know if I can re-try with the same vinyl? (With the creases/bubbles) and mend it? Or would I need a new one for sure?

Lexus Ave

I just realized why it was such a huge problem with the curves. For those viewing this thread in the future...you need to make a CUT to do this mod efficiently!

http://reviews.ebay.com/LEXUS-IS350-...00000006298173

sdmob

iTrader: (1)

If I were you, I'd start over with:

A spray bottle of soapy water, with a squeegee handy. spray the tail to give it a film of soapy water, take the vinyl and with a heatgun/blow dryer, start heating up the vinyl so that it can be stretched to accommodate for the curves, then squeegee the bubbles and creases out. it takes a few tries/curse words, but the finished product will be worth it.

ExTrEmE99

iTrader: (6)

Try heating the vinyl and let one corner dry at a time and then do it slowly. Work with the vinyl and stretch it, if it needs it. Dont be afraid to use a lot of water because it will only dry and make it easier on your install job.

Dont give up until its perfect.

Brian231

This is exactly what I was thinkning based on the picture. I would start with the top right corner of the right tail. Heat it up and smooth it out. You may have to remove the whol vinyl sheet iteslf. you may want a second person to slightly hold the non applied part and keep tension on it to avoid the creases.