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Tai3IS IS250 F Sport Build - Here we go

Old 03-27-15, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Monoshock
Can you offer any tips on vinyl application for the novices among us? For instance, do you cut templates, or just eyeball it and go? What type of squeegee, knife, etc? How much should you to do the grill surround or window trim?
I really just eyeball it. For small items like trim pieces, i just use my finger tips and finger nails. For larger items, i use a squeegee that has a felt liner. You can find all this stuff readily available online. Just search "vinyl application tools". I also use an Xacto knife with a new blade. You just have to be very careful not to scratch paint with it. Biggest key is patience. You don't want to rush anything.
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Originally Posted by Tai3IS
I For small items like trim pieces, i just use my finger tips and finger nails. For larger items, i use a squeegee that has a felt liner. You can find all this stuff readily available online....
Thanks. I am having some trouble finding the finger tips and finger nails online, but I appreciate the help ....
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love what you have to the car.
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How did you do your rear window trim? It has a near flush finish between the chrome and the plastic trim. Also, did you use a heat gun or a hair dryer? What is in the spray can in your front de-chrome photo?

I plan on de-chroming with 3M Gloss black vinyl as well. First time!
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Originally Posted by thehank
How did you do your rear window trim? It has a near flush finish between the chrome and the plastic trim. Also, did you use a heat gun or a hair dryer? What is in the spray can in your front de-chrome photo?

I plan on de-chroming with 3M Gloss black vinyl as well. First time!
Thanks

Best thing to do is go 3M vinyl...thats what i did for the window trim and front grill. just make sure you go to a pro wrapper.....the window trim is hard to wrap because you can't tuck the vinyl under the edge of the rubber that trims around the window...thats what all other cars do.
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