Vinyl Stripes?
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GG33

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1,224 posts

230 months

Friday 26th April 2013
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Decided I might like a pair of racing stripes on my Tam but dont fancy doing it myself due to some complex curves.
Can anyone recommend somewhere in the south east where I could get it done?

Cheers

GG

nawarne

3,176 posts

289 months

Saturday 27th April 2013
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The trick in applying vinyl is firstly to get the surface clean/wash car and then apply a good coat of polish (so that the stickers don't take lacquer off when you remove).

So - ready to apply? Mark surface with removable pen/marker. Then using a spray bottle (filled with water + few drops of Fairy liquid), get the car AND the 'glue' side of the sticker as wet as possible. Place vinyl on car, water on surface will allow you to slide sticker to marks. Once happy with position, squeegee water out from underneath vinyl. Stripes are probably best done by 'wetting' about a 30//40mm length at a time and leaving the backing paper on the remainder.

If you don't feel confident then google for a local vehicle signwriters and they should help.
Nick