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Old 08-07-2005, 08:02 PM
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Default Manta Decal - first pic

Finally got time to get the decals on. Glad I didn't try it myself.

Anyway, here's the first pic, taken in my garage when I got home tonight. My decal guy (thanks dude - you rock!!!) has more pics, and I'll get more up after I get the car washed.

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looks good man, where did you get the kit from?
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Originally Posted by SilverStreak1830
looks good man, where did you get the kit from?

Got mine from Nine Ball.....He got them from.....http://www.3rdgendecals.com/Manta.htm
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looks good!
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Originally Posted by 01ArcticSS
Got mine from Nine Ball.....He got them from.....http://www.3rdgendecals.com/Manta.htm
thats where i been looking...imma get it most likely just tring to find some good install tips...i hear there a pain to put on...yours looks really good though man...did you opt for the rear part too?

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Thats exactly the hood and decal I want on my White Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Here are the pics for ya Todd. It took us a few hours to do, mostly bs'n around. I installed them for him.










And of course here is Todd helping out...lol.
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looks good...so you just used windex im assuming? sprayed the hood down pretty good so the decal could slide around alil, and when you got it in place you let the sun dry it? as far as getting the rear section on that goes under the spoiler, do you actually have to take off the spoiler, or do you slide it under it? thanks

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Originally Posted by SilverStreak1830
looks good...so you just used windex im assuming? sprayed the hood down pretty good so the decal could slide around alil, and when you got it in place you let the sun dry it? as far as getting the rear section on that goes under the spoiler, do you actually have to take off the spoiler, or do you slide it under it? thanks

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Windex was ONLY used to clean the decal after it was installed and dried.
First you need to clean the area, use alcohol for the fine stuff.
I use a soap and water combo in a spray bottle and soak the back of the decal and the place where the decal is going, and so you can slide it around if need be. Then apply decal and use a squegee(?) to get the soap and water mix out from under the decal. Let sit for a few minutes and pull transfer tape off carefully.
We removed the spoiler to place the decal under it. 4 bolts, and it will lift off. The two center supports are held by double sided tape.
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DUDE!! my car has a twin!

I have an artic white 01 z28 with an SS hood and the same decal..........It looks sweet on yours.....i love mine, all i need is the spoiler now
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Verry nice!
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Sexy ...I love the manta look.
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Originally Posted by shouldaboughttheZ
Windex was ONLY used to clean the decal after it was installed and dried.
First you need to clean the area, use alcohol for the fine stuff.
I use a soap and water combo in a spray bottle and soak the back of the decal and the place where the decal is going, and so you can slide it around if need be. Then apply decal and use a squegee(?) to get the soap and water mix out from under the decal. Let sit for a few minutes and pull transfer tape off carefully.
We removed the spoiler to place the decal under it. 4 bolts, and it will lift off. The two center supports are held by double sided tape.
awesome, thanks for your help...

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turned out great
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Looks really good. Might look good to do some horsepower decals in white along the side of the black Manta stripe. Would give the appearance they were cut into the black decal.

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Originally Posted by parbreak
Looks really good. Might look good to do some horsepower decals in white along the side of the black Manta stripe. Would give the appearance they were cut into the black decal.

Bryan
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You can order them from 3rdgendecals with the HP rating, but do you put the Crank HP or rwhp?
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looks great, they are a PIA to install, i know...
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Originally Posted by abadss
looks great, they are a PIA to install, i know...
Out of curiousity, what makes them so difficult? You get it lined up, tape it down, start at the top and peel the back off to the middle stick it down slowly and smooth the air out with a flat piece of plastic.
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Originally Posted by Ell Ess Won
Out of curiousity, what makes them so difficult? You get it lined up, tape it down, start at the top and peel the back off to the middle stick it down slowly and smooth the air out with a flat piece of plastic.
If it were a flat surface it would be really easy, but you have so many curves on the scoop. If you haven't tried to install these you have no idea how much of a pain they are to install.
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any key points to make sure everything is lined up right? i noticed that on the rear section you tucked some of the decal in the crease where the rear windshield goes...was that personal preference, or done to make sure it was lined up right?

also on the scoop peice, is it pretty self expanitory when you get the kit how it will line up on the front, or do you have to work with it and stretch it alil? sorry so many questions, but i really dont want to mess mine up...thanks again

Jon


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