any tips on how to fit a new TVR bonnet transfer? (Mk1 type)
any tips on how to fit a new TVR bonnet transfer? (Mk1 type)
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sprevett

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534 posts

248 months

Monday 22nd June 2009
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i.e how to remove remnants of old one and then fit new one so it sticks properly etc?

andybloggs260@ho

98 posts

268 months

Monday 22nd June 2009
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WD40 great for removing old transfer glue then petrol wipe to remove oily residue then soapy water to replace new decals so they slip into position when dry they stay where put

KelWedge

1,287 posts

215 months

Monday 22nd June 2009
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I agree soapy water to get it in position, but make sure you know where you want to put it before you start! and dont panic!

broadside

856 posts

312 months

Monday 22nd June 2009
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On my old 280 which came without the nose cone TVR transfer, I did the following:-

Wiped down paintwork with meths to remove wax and stuff.

I then blu tacked two pieces of string running diagonally from the top corner of the left light pod to the bottom of the right light pod and then vice versa. Where the two strings intersect gave me the centre of the nose cone where I lined up the centre of the letter "V" in the TVR decal. Applied the decal slowly and carefully to minimise air bubbles. Jobs a good 'un.

sprevett

Original Poster:

534 posts

248 months

Tuesday 23rd June 2009
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thanks all smile

TVRleigh_BBWR

6,553 posts

243 months

Tuesday 23rd June 2009
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andybloggs260@ho said:
WD40 great for removing old transfer glue then petrol wipe to remove oily residue then soapy water to replace new decals so they slip into position when dry they stay where put
Lighter fluid is better and leaves less of an oily film.