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Blue Batmobile's Guide to applying Vinyl Overlays!

A step by step on how to apply my Vinyl Overlays, particularly on curved surfaces!
by Andy (dubbleA@peoplepc.com) @ http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/BlueBatmobile2005/

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 dish washing 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 squeegee 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 toward the ends. Don't be. Begin heating the sides up.


7. Now, slowly work your squeegee from the middle outward. Do it slowly. This will ensure the vinyl is dispersed evenly over the surface.



8. Any overlapping areas can be tucked under the edges. Again, use a hairdryer, then tuck Overlay.


9. Tada!

Very nice.

Wow, if only I had this tutorial when I had the H4 kit. Then again, I never would have gone to Andy for a new kit, never would have gotten a speeding ticket, and never would have been asked to be a sponsored car or test out the H8 kit. (speeding ticket is my fault )

Andy, whats been goin on? Haven't talked to you since the Chino Hills meet. I saw you change the H8 a little bit, it looks good.

nice guide...

Busy Beaver . Chris, give me a call when you get a chance. I want to make the H5 Headlight Kit a 2 Piece Kit!

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Smokin

very informative guide.

a 2-piece h5 kit...im interested in this.

Ya, I figure alot of people would be. I guess I'll have to dub it H5B Kit now .

Bat-

very helpful

you dont want the crazy lady as your test subject


good guide btw...

i have the same hairdryer

Not funny Josh

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sweet guide!

Awesomeness

nice work andy

Very illustrative guide!

btw Is that wrapping the squeegy??? J/K

ahh that crazy lady she's annoying.

hey bat can you to vinyl words?? small ones and hwo much woudl it cost?

I don't do lettering.

Bat-

Sweet guide!

wish i'da seen this before i put mine on...i might needa get a new kit now n spend lots more money oh well awesome guide andy

sweet

I can give you a good discount on a 2nd set. Email me .

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If you're interested in lettering, decalkits.com has em. You can custom make em your self and they are good in price.

I love this guy's products. He's pretty cool himself too, but I like the overlays better.