Custom Third Brake Light by AckTL05.
03-29-2010, 03:46 PM
#81
Did anyone have trouble getting the transfer paper to come off cleanly? Mine kept sticking like when you pull a sticker off and it leaves paper behind. So I had to keep picking at it and then where the parts that weren't attached on the A and the R came off separately and I had to center it myself.
Overall I am not very happy with the install.
Overall I am not very happy with the install.
03-29-2010, 04:55 PM
#84
There should be no problems with the transfer paper if you took it off slowly. Its not made to stay on the transfer paper, its made to slightly stick to it so that when you install it the transfer paper comes off easily. I am sorry you had trouble.
Everyone: make sure you run a credit card across the transfer paper so that when you take the paper back off, it leaves the center portions of the "A" on the transfer paper. Anyone that installs vinyl can tell you its not a matter of easy or hard, its a matter of taking your time.
Everyone: make sure you run a credit card across the transfer paper so that when you take the paper back off, it leaves the center portions of the "A" on the transfer paper. Anyone that installs vinyl can tell you its not a matter of easy or hard, its a matter of taking your time.
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03-30-2010, 09:24 PM
#87
Those bubbles aren't from the vinyl, its from micro particles being stuck to the glass when installing it. I did mine in my garage, which I highly recommend. Glad you liked it though!
Also, if those bubbles are from air being stuck on it, then over time is should settle down after the sun beats on it and "shrinks" it to the glass.
Also, if those bubbles are from air being stuck on it, then over time is should settle down after the sun beats on it and "shrinks" it to the glass.
03-30-2010, 10:50 PM
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ya i did mine in garage too with hair dryer. Ya im hoping over time they shrink away if not maybe ill order another down the road and have the tint place do it when i get more tint. Looks awesome at night though
I used my Iphone for the pictures I posted on the first page, but how much better does it look in person. I love it at night, you can see it from all angles clear and from pretty far away.
03-30-2010, 11:43 PM
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Will you ship to Canada? And how exactly do you install it? Is it on the outside of the window? If so, high does it do against rain/snow? And i have Limo tint on the back, will that make a difference?
cheers.
cheers.
03-30-2010, 11:48 PM
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It holds up great against rain/snow. The one in the first post was on my car for a little over 4 years now, and I also have limo tint. It applies on the outside of the window. Install may be tricky if you have never done vinyl before, but there any numerous DIY on google and such. Its more about taking your time and cleaning well. I will ship to canada, but it will be around $3 more.
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04-01-2010, 01:25 PM
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I just got done with doing another one and it came out perfect. Here is what I did and it should lead to success. I cleaned the area with soap and water. Then I soaked the area with just water and placed the cover on the glass and moved it around and made sure it was in place. I then squeegeed as much as I could and let it sit for 30 minutes outside on a nice hot/warm day with the sun beating on it. I then was able to just peel the sticky paper off with no problems and no bubbles what so ever. The warm weather "shrunk" the vinyl to the glass and left no bubbles.
04-03-2010, 04:38 PM
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hey ack you were right man. My vinyl was sitting in the sun all day today and all the bubbles are gone now. must have got hot enough and shrink. Looks perfect now thanks.
05-19-2010, 03:13 PM
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