Stickering up for 2016

[Jenga]

looks mint that, well done.

[GrahamM3]

Custom made from Eurotint West London after attempting last year putting on myself

fat80b said:

GrahamM3 said:

All set and ready

was that the pack from ebay or did you get them made up yourself? looks good and very nearly what I went for on my M3.

Bob

[Links181]

I have got some stickers from stickeredup4lemans as they seem a popular choice on here. Has anyone had any issues/damage removing them, to be put on to a Gallardo and DB9 so fairly nervous. Also whats the best way to prep the cars before putting them on? Thanks.

[theaxe]

I'd just make sure the car is clean with a good coat of wax. I'd use a spray bottle of water with a tiny drop of car shampoo in it to allow for positioning and then a credit card or similar to smooth out any bubbles.

[MDUBZ]

you can get a felt covered squeegee from amazon for a coupe of quid for applying the stickers and getting bubbles out to prevent scratching the paint.. i too plan to use the wet method: spray water bottle with a drop of car shampoo in it.. some sites recommend a drop of washing up liquid but i think that has salt in it so could be abrasive?

I've a recent repair on one panel so will take my time removing the stickers: hot water or hairdryer (she won't mind ) to soften the adhesive and take it very slow.. i'm detailing mine next week and will build up several layers of wax before application, there seems to be some for and some against this approach (a reaction of adhesive with the wax), i'll take my chances hopefully the stickers won't slide off the back of the the car before i get to folkestone..

Edited by MDUBZ on Thursday 26th May 11:34

[Max M4X WW]

Links181 said:

I have got some stickers from stickeredup4lemans as they seem a popular choice on here. Has anyone had any issues/damage removing them, to be put on to a Gallardo and DB9 so fairly nervous. Also whats the best way to prep the cars before putting them on? Thanks.

These stickers come off great, as said if you are nervous wax the car first.

[Jabbah]

I was a bit hasty putting them on and taking the stickers off last year and took the clear coat off under one of the stickers. As has been said, use wax before applying and a hair drier for removing.

[Kev_Mk3]

Last time I fully stickered the car I had about 6 layers of wax on it and the stickers didnt stick at first. After a while they where fine but with the heat of sitting in the sun at the track when I took them off you could see marks as the rest of the paint was really dull as the sun got the car dam hot. This was a white car so this year I am stickering up (already arrived) I have a grey car it will be fun!

[Links181]

Ok thanks for the info, sounds like they are alright to go on. Best get the car booked in for a proper clean and waxing!

[dantournay]

Just need to get a few jerry cans and a couple of PH stickers and then we're ready!

Edited by dantournay on Thursday 26th May 14:17

[archbish]

Mixed excited and nervous about a 900 mile journey in a beach buggy with no windscreen. Praying the weather is appropriate (not too hot, not too cold...)

[willnewnes]

dantournay said:

Just need to get a few jerry cans and a couple of PH stickers and then we're ready!

Edited by dantournay on Thursday 26th May 14:17

WOW! love the dedication. Thats going to be some trip!

[Some Gump]

dantournay said:

Just need to get a few jerry cans and a couple of PH stickers and then we're ready!

Edited by dantournay on Thursday 26th May 14:17

That looks really good. Having done similar, I'm impressed not only by the end results, but what you've managed to do with 1 colour and no printing. Bet putting the long stripe on was a reet bugger in the wind!

[fot0]

archbish said:

Mixed excited and nervous about a 900 mile journey in a beach buggy with no windscreen. Praying the weather is appropriate (not too hot, not too cold...)

Make sure you take a bucket Many years ago I remember Caterham owners bailing water from their cars at various intervals along the route. It's all part of the fun.

[dantournay]

Some Gump said:

That looks really good. Having done similar, I'm impressed not only by the end results, but what you've managed to do with 1 colour and no printing. Bet putting the long stripe on was a reet bugger in the wind!

I bailed out and got these guys who are pretty close to the Castle Bromwich Jag factory to do it http://www.nocturnalonline.co.uk/
Picking it up tomorrow. I imagine it'll turn a few heads a the Coventry Motofest next Saturday

Edited by dantournay on Thursday 26th May 19:00

[Petevxl]

Rally style name badges for windows and two tag hueuer stickers for the wings. Minimal effort!!

Great service from stickeredup4lemans.

[Hoonmeister]

[MDUBZ]

1st year in attendance, I was thinking about a racing theme, but instead opted for something that will make people smile or say look at those tts (either or both is fine) and hopefully raise a few quid for charity.. lots of stickers to go on and costumes have been acquired...

[tjdixon911]

archbish said:

Mixed excited and nervous about a 900 mile journey in a beach buggy with no windscreen. Praying the weather is appropriate (not too hot, not too cold...)

That looks awesome, one of these is on my list to own someday...

[archbish]

fot0 said:

Make sure you take a bucket Many years ago I remember Caterham owners bailing water from their cars at various intervals along the route. It's all part of the fun.

Drain holes already fabricated. 😆 the rain isn't too bad. It's the screen wash shooters and the enduring pine scent due to no windscreen that is most challenging...

tjdixon911 said:

That looks awesome, one of these is on my list to own someday...

I cannot recommend it enough! Beyond brilliant and a mode of travel, it's true purpose is a happiness generator.