Manta Decal - first pic
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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.
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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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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Got mine from Nine Ball.....He got them from.....http://www.3rdgendecals.com/Manta.htm
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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
Jon
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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.
...I love the manta look.
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.
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.
jon
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.
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Originally Posted by abadss
looks great, they are a PIA to install, i know... 
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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.
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
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