Just got a silkscreening machine, Still learning how to do stuff on it but I got single color vinyl decals all over the place.As soon as I get my scanner I'm scanning my MFK decal and making it a bit larger,and blue....
Anyone here work with Vinyl graphics/decals?
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I just make my own out of window tint. You could probably do the same with contact paper if you wanted.
If that's why you want it then why don't you just wear your hater blockers?
Just go down to the auto parts store, grab a roll of limo tint and cut a piece about 8" x 5'. Get some soapy water, a squeagie(sp?) and a razor. And don't forget to peel the plastic off first. And the tint goes on the inside, but you make your shapes and measurements on the outside.
Just go down to the auto parts store, grab a roll of limo tint and cut a piece about 8" x 5'. Get some soapy water, a squeagie(sp?) and a razor. And don't forget to peel the plastic off first. And the tint goes on the inside, but you make your shapes and measurements on the outside.
MrRngr94;919617; said:If that's why you want it then why don't you just wear your hater blockers?
Just go down to the auto parts store, grab a roll of limo tint and cut a piece about 8" x 5'. Get some soapy water, a squeagie(sp?) and a razor. And don't forget to peel the plastic off first.
Is it really that easy? I've never played with tint before.
door & rear windows can be tricky, but the windshield isn't too hard. Here's a few pointers for you if you decide to do it:
-Make sure your glass is clean before you start
-Do not use ammonia to clean your windshield before or after you tint. It will disolve the glue.
-To get your basic shape spray some soapy water on the outside first, then lay the tint on it plastic side up since this is the way it will face when it's installed. Spray down the tint real good and smooth it out. The reason you need it on the tint is because it acts as a lubricant for your squeagie. Get your razor and cut where it meets the weather trim.
-Place a towel on your dash to catch the dropping water
-Now spray a bunch of soapy water on the inside of the window, peal one corner of the tint and spray on the adhesive side AND on the back side of the tint.
-Apply the tint a little bit at a time, making sure to squeagie any air bubles out as you go. (be careful as it can wrinkle real easy.
Once you have it all done just park it in the sun for at least a hour.
Here's the first time I ever did it on my truck
http://whapizzle.com/ranger_files/ranger_stock01.jpg
http://whapizzle.com/ranger_files/ranger_stock02.jpg
And here's a more recent one of it with a different one I did
http://whapizzle.com/ranger_files/120804sm.jpg
If you lived in Florida then all you'd need to do is crack your windshield. Then you're insuance company would have to replace it for free. You just tell them it had a tinted top on it.
-Make sure your glass is clean before you start
-Do not use ammonia to clean your windshield before or after you tint. It will disolve the glue.
-To get your basic shape spray some soapy water on the outside first, then lay the tint on it plastic side up since this is the way it will face when it's installed. Spray down the tint real good and smooth it out. The reason you need it on the tint is because it acts as a lubricant for your squeagie. Get your razor and cut where it meets the weather trim.
-Place a towel on your dash to catch the dropping water
-Now spray a bunch of soapy water on the inside of the window, peal one corner of the tint and spray on the adhesive side AND on the back side of the tint.
-Apply the tint a little bit at a time, making sure to squeagie any air bubles out as you go. (be careful as it can wrinkle real easy.
Once you have it all done just park it in the sun for at least a hour.
Here's the first time I ever did it on my truck
http://whapizzle.com/ranger_files/ranger_stock01.jpg
http://whapizzle.com/ranger_files/ranger_stock02.jpg
And here's a more recent one of it with a different one I did
http://whapizzle.com/ranger_files/120804sm.jpg
If you lived in Florida then all you'd need to do is crack your windshield. Then you're insuance company would have to replace it for free. You just tell them it had a tinted top on it.
MrRngr94;919617; said:If that's why you want it then why don't you just wear your hater blockers?
Just go down to the auto parts store, grab a roll of limo tint and cut a piece about 8" x 5'. Get some soapy water, a squeagie(sp?) and a razor. And don't forget to peel the plastic off first. And the tint goes on the inside, but you make your shapes and measurements on the outside.
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Tint IMO would be way better and I agree should be easier than the rear/side windows as you have open space there to squeegee out the bubbles.
On another note a car is only ricey if you make it that way.
I just remembered why I wanted a vinyl eyebrow too.
Another reason why is the rear view mirror of the interga is stuck on the windshield. Making it a pain in the ass tot tint around.
About the whole rice thing I dont know where that term came from but I guess that's what people call it these days.
I personally like body kits on cars and think they look nice. But I guess it's up to people what they do with their cars.
Another reason why is the rear view mirror of the interga is stuck on the windshield. Making it a pain in the ass tot tint around.
About the whole rice thing I dont know where that term came from but I guess that's what people call it these days.
I personally like body kits on cars and think they look nice. But I guess it's up to people what they do with their cars.
