Post up your manta decal/overlay
04-17-2008, 12:15 AM
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Post up your manta decal/overlay I'm looking into getting one from 3rdgendecals.com.just wanted some input.was it hard to put on any tips?
here is what it will look like.
thanks Rai for the PS
here is what it will look like.
thanks Rai for the PS
04-17-2008, 01:46 PM
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I have the scoop decal on mine. As far as tips I would recommend using soapy water to move the decal into the position you want and squeegee the reamining water. Let it dry. You can also use a hairdryer to dry it out quicker and have the adhesive warm and ready to stick.
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From what I have heard the decal is very hard to get on right without wrinkles because of the compound curves of the scoop. I ended up going with the new manta because I liked the looks of it better and that's cake to install. The instructions that come with the decal tell you what to mix up for a solution so you can work on placement of the decal before it dries out and sticks on.
04-17-2008, 10:32 PM
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I think Frossty's car is a good example of how good the vinyl can look, but i would highly reccomend professional install. These things aren't exactly cheap, and they're easy to screw up! Most shops will only charge like $40-50 to put it on, and it'll be done right.
05-28-2008, 11:11 AM
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I ordered a manta last week from 3gd and it should be here this week. I'm going to attempt to do it myself. I also ordered the application gel and vinyl care spray from Phoenix Graphics. It cost me $30 for that stuff but I've heard that gel makes it much easier to install hood graphics.
05-28-2008, 11:26 AM
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I just use Sticker On or Windex and squeeze the excess out. I've been lucky doing that with enclosed trailer decals and graphic kits for dirtbikes. A man I work with used to work at a sign shop and he recommended the Windex, so far so good.
05-28-2008, 11:34 AM
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I ordered a manta last week from 3gd and it should be here this week. I'm going to attempt to do it myself. I also ordered the application gel and vinyl care spray from Phoenix Graphics. It cost me $30 for that stuff but I've heard that gel makes it much easier to install hood graphics.
