NEW FX4 stickers off ebay
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NEW FX4 stickers off ebay
Not happy about the install,
when I took the stickers off, glue was left on the box, I used a heatgun to warm it up. The passenger side was much easier. Placing the new stickers on left airbubbles under that I had to use a pin ***** and heat gun to minimize. Also the sticker had a white haze from air underneath. The temp was only 2 degrees celcius out, which didn't help im sure, but the heatgun should have fixed that problem.
The stickers were not the exact same size, they were a bit smaller than the OEM. I used the heatgun to fix the white haze by rubbing and heating. I heated too much and ended up scratching the sticker and smearing part of the FX4 outline. After much rubbing the sticker is mostly on transparently. But nothing like the OEM. That was clear as glass.
Anyway, heres the pics. I might order another set and do it right this summer. Maybe use a solution under the sticker for better adherance.
before
after
when I took the stickers off, glue was left on the box, I used a heatgun to warm it up. The passenger side was much easier. Placing the new stickers on left airbubbles under that I had to use a pin ***** and heat gun to minimize. Also the sticker had a white haze from air underneath. The temp was only 2 degrees celcius out, which didn't help im sure, but the heatgun should have fixed that problem.
The stickers were not the exact same size, they were a bit smaller than the OEM. I used the heatgun to fix the white haze by rubbing and heating. I heated too much and ended up scratching the sticker and smearing part of the FX4 outline. After much rubbing the sticker is mostly on transparently. But nothing like the OEM. That was clear as glass.
Anyway, heres the pics. I might order another set and do it right this summer. Maybe use a solution under the sticker for better adherance.
before
after
Last edited by mxz600; 02-11-2012 at 03:07 PM.
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The easiest way to install decals is using window tint method.. Get a spray bottle and put 1 to 2 drops of dish soap inside and fill it with water. This becomes a slip solution and you spray it on the truck and put the decal on, Then you can use a tint squeegee to smooth out the bubbles. Normally work from center to the edge and you will get all of the bubbles out.
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The easiest way to install decals is using window tint method.. Get a spray bottle and put 1 to 2 drops of dish soap inside and fill it with water. This becomes a slip solution and you spray it on the truck and put the decal on, Then you can use a tint squeegee to smooth out the bubbles. Normally work from center to the edge and you will get all of the bubbles out.
Last edited by Damn Dirty Ape; 02-12-2012 at 10:26 AM.
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Thank you.
I was VERY nervous about doing this, I have a thread on here about it were I harassed LOL several very nice members for advice. I measured several times, went to a lot after hours to get measurements you name it.
Did it the wet method way.
I was VERY nervous about doing this, I have a thread on here about it were I harassed LOL several very nice members for advice. I measured several times, went to a lot after hours to get measurements you name it.
Did it the wet method way.
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