rabskyline

my graphics have arrived and i have done the door boxes. is it best to spray the panel with soapy solution before application so as to get all the bubbles out ? or do it dry ? any help on this would be appreciated..

Sticky Stuff

What type of graphics are they? Size, location, etc?

rabskyline

full 1995/1996 repsol rally spec impreza graphics .. so all over it !!

Sonic'

I used plenty of water with a very tiny amount of fairy liquid, soak the panel on the car, and soak the back of the vinyl (the sticky side)

this will allow the vinyl to be moved around for a while, in case you line it up wrong, you can use an old credit card to smooth the bubbles out, but I got a proper smoothing pad from my supplier

rabskyline

thanks ! i never gave the credit card thing a thought !!

the_msp

Just watch it doesnt put white lines all over the thing, i.e use the flat of the card with a bit of pressure as opposed to the "sides".

sarnyboy

double polish the car first too
incase you change your mind at a later date, then they will come off so much easier, i recently took the 555 graphics kit off mine, it was a nightmare, and damaged the laqcuer in places

just a thought mate

Dave_68

I done all mine (except large swooshes) used the wet method. The guy who done the swooshes installed them dry. Think it would take a bit of practice dry as you don't get the oppotunity to retry or move them....

2pac

I did the whole graphics on my old wrx and used the soapy water method, the company i got the graphics from gave me a squeegy thing with the graphics to rub the air holes out.

Just make sure you give it time to dry after putting them on and peeling them, be patient or you'll find the graphics will come away with the backing, also make sure they have completley dried out before driving at speed as you wouldnt want to see them flying off in your mirror!!

Carsey-STI

I did all mine apart from main side swoosh. Did dry method but as has been said if you go dry make sure you line them up right as you cant move them. Good luck but its well worth it.

jh1141

I did a couple each night and took my time, got a mate to help with swooshes, dont use too much water or they wont stick!!

skywalker23

CALLING Sticky.....

Sonic'

I found it best to actually soak the stickers thoroughly and the car panels with a misting spray (B & Q 99p ) they will stick, as the water will dry out (squeegee out) eventually