Bat's Guide to Applying Vinyl Overlays
Bat's Guide to Applying Vinyl Overlays
Finally, a step by step on how to apply my Vinyl Overlays, particularly on curved surfaces! Moderators, feel free to sticky this[img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img]
1. Make sure surface is clean before starting.
2. Peel Overlay from backing and dip in a bucket of warm soap and water. I usually squirt just a dab of dishwashing liquid in a bucket and fill it halfway.
3. Carefully place Overlay on surface, and position it.
4. Once you have the Overlay placed exactly where you want it. Start by heating up one end. This will help the vinyl become pliable and easy to work with.
5. Then, take a squeegy or credit card and wrap it in a soft damp cloth to prevent scratching the Overlay. Start by applying pressure from one end and slowly work your way across the center of it.
6. Now, you may be discouraged because of all the wrinkles towards the ends. Don't be. Begin heating the sides up.
7. Now, slowly work your squeegy from the middle outward. Do it slowly. This will ensure the vinyl is dispursed evenly over the surface.
8. Any overlapping areas can be tucked under the edges. Again, use a hairdryer, then tuck Overlay.
9. Tada!
Overlay Gallery: www.Bluebatmobile.com
EMAIL: dubbleA@peoplepc.com
1. Make sure surface is clean before starting.
2. Peel Overlay from backing and dip in a bucket of warm soap and water. I usually squirt just a dab of dishwashing liquid in a bucket and fill it halfway.
3. Carefully place Overlay on surface, and position it.
4. Once you have the Overlay placed exactly where you want it. Start by heating up one end. This will help the vinyl become pliable and easy to work with.
5. Then, take a squeegy or credit card and wrap it in a soft damp cloth to prevent scratching the Overlay. Start by applying pressure from one end and slowly work your way across the center of it.
6. Now, you may be discouraged because of all the wrinkles towards the ends. Don't be. Begin heating the sides up.
7. Now, slowly work your squeegy from the middle outward. Do it slowly. This will ensure the vinyl is dispursed evenly over the surface.
8. Any overlapping areas can be tucked under the edges. Again, use a hairdryer, then tuck Overlay.
9. Tada!
Overlay Gallery: www.Bluebatmobile.com
EMAIL: dubbleA@peoplepc.com
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Re: Bat's Guide to Applying Vinyl Overlays
very nice bat, but your diy is a little late ;(
unfortunately, two days after i installed your overlays, my car was hit and the damage is severe (front ends gone). post is in the coupe general forum. thanks for the overlays though, i enjoyed them while i could.
unfortunately, two days after i installed your overlays, my car was hit and the damage is severe (front ends gone). post is in the coupe general forum. thanks for the overlays though, i enjoyed them while i could.
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