Show Off Your Decals

[Phat_Mini]

I have only fitted strips and badge on rear not sure about roof yet

Phat

[paddy]

Acetonic said, you can't use enough water. Not only on the underside of the decal, but also on the top side. The water/soap mixture will allow you to move smoothly over the decal. Here is a pic of the type of squeege that I used. A friend also called it a "bondo knife".

[paddy]

Here is a pic of the other decal I had made up at the local sign shop.

[Hat]

i like that!

the instructions from idlegear were to wrap the (included) squeege in a cloth to avoid scratching the decal.

[paddy]

That is one sweet looking UJ. Goes very well with the interior. Still got the Z6 in the boot????

[brgtr3]

Here's the subtle but lovely "Maggie" decal on my baby!

[brgtr3]

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[paddy]

I like it, looks just great.....

[MGB Boy]

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Originally posted by paddy
Acetonic said, you can't use enough water. Not only on the underside of the decal, but also on the top side. The water/soap mixture will allow you to move smoothly over the decal. Here is a pic of the type of squeege that I used. A friend also called it a "bondo knife".

Thanks for the tips, guys. I've finally squeezed out the majority of the bubbles, but if I get bored this Sunday I'll probably take it up and try to re-apply it. I have one of those water blades, so I'll try that. As it stands right now, it looks great in the rain (when you can't tell the air bubbles from water droplets)!

-Ricardo

[VAmini]

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That is one sweet looking UJ. Goes very well with the interior. Still got the Z6 in the boot????

Thanks Paddy!

I'm digging it, although there are some days I miss my plain black roof. Of course the Z6 is still there... along with a few other dirt-eradicating necessities...

BTW, your sunroof flag looks awesome!

[Smokey 4]

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Originally posted by MGB Boy
Thanks for the tips, guys. I've finally squeezed out the majority of the bubbles, but if I get bored this Sunday I'll probably take it up and try to re-apply it. I have one of those water blades, so I'll try that. As it stands right now, it looks great in the rain (when you can't tell the air bubbles from water droplets)!

-Ricardo

IMHO I don't think the water blade will work in getting out any bubbles you have trapped. If yours is like mine the "blade" has too much flex to allow this. The 3M blade shown above is not really a bondo knife, as it has the built up area between the two ridges. A bondo knife is a tapered bit of plastic and has no ridges, they can be found in packs of 3 for around $5 at any auto parts place.

The squeegee to use is the 3M product shown it will have a more finished edge to it, where the bondo knife will have a rougher finish. If you can't find the good one (3M) and have to use the bondo unit, I would insure you wrap it in an old tee shirt to insure no marks or scratches occur.

One other tip, try not to work the graphic too much, as this will cause the material to stretch and create more problems.

Good luck

[acetonic]

The 'real' water blade does indeed have too much flex. I have that one as well as a cheap, smaller $9 knockoff. The cheap one does not compare when drying the car but it does a pretty good job of getting the bubbles out of the decal. The 3M thingy is worlds better than anything else though.

[Smokey 4]

I agree Acetonic,

My sign shop "gives" out the 3M squeegee with every purchase, and the Invinca-Shield guy gave me his also. Nice and smooth.

[Bighurt]

Here is my roof graphic. In honor of the MINS in The Italian Job. Not to mention Charlize Theron!!!!

[Bighurt]

Here is my rear window. It is printed on the perforated window film. I can see right through it from the inside. No MINIs in the new 2 Fast 2 Furious movie, but just imagine if there were!