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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 09:08 AM
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Does anyone make an good quality emissions decal that doesn’t peel up in the corners?
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 09:36 AM
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If you are happy with the quality of the rest…use adhesion promoter prior to sticking..


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Does anyone make an good quality emissions decal that doesn’t peel up in the corners?
Before applying the decal are you using a solvent to remove dirt, oil, etc.?
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MelWff
Before applying the decal are you using a solvent to remove dirt, oil, etc.?
there was no dirt, oil, etc. was on a freshly painted panel. This decal I have seems stiffer than the vinyl decals I’m used to.
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No. And neither did GM's original stickers. As mentioned, if you want better adhesion, start with better adhesive.
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"We don't need no stinking emissions sticker"
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I recently purchased one off of ebay, it was slightly larger than original. I had to trim it to fit. really not happy with it. Doc Rebuild is a great suggestion. However doesn't seem like he's running. any place else?
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No. And neither did GM's original stickers. As mentioned, if you want better adhesion, start with better adhesive.
Ok. Well at least it looks factory then. Thanks guys.
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Original, factory installed label. I suppose I'm lucky that it's just the left upper corner that's lifting. Other than that one corner, it looks pretty good.
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Ive had the same issues with this and asked on the forum. someone suggested use contact cement.
so i placed the decal on the firewall without removing the backing and taped around the edge of it so i can mask of the area to apply the glue.
i spread on a thin coat of cement. let it almost dry and removed the tape. then i removevd the backing on the decal and placed it on the cement.(you can also put cement on the decal)
its been pretty solid for a year now.
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