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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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I just put on the red outs and it looks so much better now. i love the red outs. Was anyone able to get all the tiny bubbles out? I spent an extra 20mins trying with the squeege and blow drier but the smallest bubbles dont like to move. What did you guys do to get a totally smooth surface?
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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does a credit card work for a squeegee
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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i used the squeegee that came with the red outs but i guess a credit card could work
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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To tell you the truth, its just luck. My left one has no bubbles in the middle but one near the edge. The right one is absolutely perfect. I used the same method of application on both (w/ included applicator). They are extremely inexpensive so your best bet is to try again if it didnt come out the way you like it.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Just make sure there's absolutely nothing on the lights before you apply the film. Credit card will work fine as squeegee. Even the smallest speck of dirt or anything will cause bumps/bubbles. Mine came out fine with no bubbles after using the squeegee.

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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Mine seemed to go on great. I took my time applying the red-outs and squeegeed every bubble out. It was fine for about 1 week, but now both have a few tiny bubbles. You can't see them unless you examine very closely, but they're there
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