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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Yes I did and I sent it out today.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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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.

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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Everyones has been sent out, yesterday VIA USPS. Thank you.
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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mine wasnt that bad. Pretty pleased with it i have like 4 or 5 really small bubbles. thought i got them all but couldnt get it perfect.
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 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
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:27 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
Glad you like it. 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.
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Old Mar 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?
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinsta13
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?
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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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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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thats pretty cool..
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Anyone want to try the prototype I created, "TYPE-S" for 15 shipped? All I ask if for pictures.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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so u put the sticker on the outside of the car?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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yes. It goes on the outside of the glass. Its automotive grade vinyl and will last for 4+ years.
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Old Apr 1, 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.
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Old Apr 3, 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.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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The person with the pay pal name Bryce F. Please PM me your address, there was none stated. Thank you.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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your avatar looks exactly like sexy meagan good, but cassie takes the win.
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I would like to try the Prototype " Type-S " if you have one that would work with a 03 CL-S ...PM'd you about it
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Guys I can also mirror the image so the sticker can be placed on the inside.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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i want to buy the acura logo for my 05 tl
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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just clay the glass before applying to get all the caked on stuff on the glass
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nate2fresh
i want to buy the acura logo for my 05 tl
What do you mean?
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Anyone have any pictures of theirs on the car? Please post some.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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This looks pretty cool.... I'm thinking about it AckTL05!
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Im making payment.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Can you make one that says "Fist Pump!"
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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I can make it say anything you want.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 03:46 AM
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I can make it say anything you want.
Hmmm...I kind of want one that says "Come at me Bro!"....will that fit?
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Old May 2, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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You watch too much jersey shore hahaha. It will fit but the more the letters, either the smaller they will be or the more smooched together they will be. You should just get one that says "ONE SHOT", thats one shot bro.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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^ lol
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Old May 6, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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If I can get 8 people to purchase a custom third brake light they will only be $15. Kind of like a group buy.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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If I can get 8 people to purchase a custom third brake light they will only be $15. Kind of like a group buy.
add me to the list
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Old May 19, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Hey man I Want This And I Also Want To Get a New Taillight mod too.....How Do We get Started?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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still waiting to see the type-s on someones car
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Old May 19, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by A-Spec-CaliBoi
Hey man I Want This And I Also Want To Get a New Taillight mod too.....How Do We get Started?


Please EMail me at s0574049@monmouth.edu since you cannot PM yet.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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still waiting to see the type-s on someones car
Payment sent for the "Type-S" third brake light. Will let you all know when I get it.
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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:23 AM
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Does anyone have pictures for "Type-S" break light?
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