C3 Wiper Decal
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Racer
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From: Stafford Virginia
C3 Wiper Decal
As many as you've seen all the wiper decals just crack and look terrible. I'm sure there are many solutions so here's mine based upon my interior redo.
I created the image from a scan to ensure placement of cutout and wiper image. Scanned the wiper image from a manual to get a clear image and merged the two to make a clean decal.
You can print on photo paper to achieve the various gloss or satin looks, cut it out and insert it over the existing one. A little spray adhesive and you're done. You can replace it anytime.
You could also send it off to a decal company to make a silkscreen version or overlay like whiteguages does. Which by the way are pretty cool and easy to install.
Just thought I would share.
Last edited by 1FSTZ06; Dec 25, 2007 at 10:35 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Stafford Virginia
Thanks, I actually have a vinyl plotter but the tiny white image is harder to remove and place then simply printing the image on satin photo paper with glosser. The beauty is I've even printed a few different color backgrounds as an accent....dark gray, or charcoal...kinda fun actually.
With the new white guages I might even reverse the colors and try that as well. I'll post a photo if it looks good.
PS I got all the Kenwood stuff in - Head unit, 12" subwoofer, 6.5" coax, amp...Can't wait to hear that setup.
With the new white guages I might even reverse the colors and try that as well. I'll post a photo if it looks good.
PS I got all the Kenwood stuff in - Head unit, 12" subwoofer, 6.5" coax, amp...Can't wait to hear that setup.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Stafford Virginia
Thanks, to easy to do at home if you have a printer or even work. I tried several photo papers (used for durability) and the satin finished worked the best. Cut it out, trim the center with a knife and touch up any edges with a sharpie and you're done.
Someone could pass this to whiteguages...maybe I'll send it to them, or another vendor to vinyl print a sticker. If it makes a buck, hopefully someone will pay it forward. If they make a lot of bucks hopefully they will share a little
The reason the originals crack is because of the light bulb and clear plastic. Lots of heat right there and I am replacing all my bulbs with blue LEDs so hopefully this lasts awhile.
Someone could pass this to whiteguages...maybe I'll send it to them, or another vendor to vinyl print a sticker. If it makes a buck, hopefully someone will pay it forward. If they make a lot of bucks hopefully they will share a little
The reason the originals crack is because of the light bulb and clear plastic. Lots of heat right there and I am replacing all my bulbs with blue LEDs so hopefully this lasts awhile.
Last edited by 1FSTZ06; Dec 25, 2007 at 05:14 PM.
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