Need tips on installing rear letters
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
When I did mine I put a towel on the trunk and laid all the letters out and pre checked them for fitment. Then I took a small file and made sure there were no tags on any of them. When I clean the car I don't like the towels catching anything. That's just a pain in azz. Then I used the adhesion enhancer that was supplied and proceeded to put them all in. Once started it didn't take but 5 minutes. Post some pics of yours when your done!! 
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Instructor
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Originally Posted by Stock Man
When I did mine I put a towel on the trunk and laid all the letters out and pre checked them for fitment. Then I took a small file and made sure there were no tags on any of them. When I clean the car I don't like the towels catching anything. That's just a pain in azz. Then I used the adhesion enhancer that was supplied and proceeded to put them all in. Once started it didn't take but 5 minutes. Post some pics of yours when your done!!
. I tried to post my pictures but I'm not allowed to post attachments. Probably because I'm only a junior 
. Any way, I really like the look of the SS letters. Anyone sitting on the fence about these should just do it.
Drifting
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From: Springfield VA
HELP! My hand was not steady and my "Es" have the mis-aligned center line. One too many beers. 
What is the bet method to take just the center part of the "E" off and re-apply it without messing up the whole letter? Appreciate your assistance. 
What is the bet method to take just the center part of the "E" off and re-apply it without messing up the whole letter? Appreciate your assistance.
Le Mans Master
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From: NE OH
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Originally Posted by MY04CE
HELP! My hand was not steady and my "Es" have the mis-aligned center line. One too many beers. What is the bet method to take just the center part of the "E" off and re-apply it without messing up the whole letter? Appreciate your assistance.
What is the bet method to take just the center part of the "E" off and re-apply it without messing up the whole letter? Appreciate your assistance. - shaved old tape off back w/ razor-blade;
- got some red, 3m double-stick tape from HomeDepot (3M Exterior Mounting Tape);
- applied adhesive promoter to letter;
- put tape on backside of letter, pressed;
- trimmed letter out of larger piece of tape carefully with razor blade;
- re-stuck, paying attention this time
Here's a link to the tape I used: 3m Tape
I think it'll hold just fine.
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From: Southern Indiana
2 questions for you "pros" at this:
What happens if I just use rubbing alcohol to clean it? Will that still work?
Once you put them on, are they permanent, or can I take them off at a later date if I decided to?
What happens if I just use rubbing alcohol to clean it? Will that still work?
Once you put them on, are they permanent, or can I take them off at a later date if I decided to?
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From: Southern Indiana
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
My COH set came with rubbing alcohol pads - they stuck fine. They can be pried off after - check a few posts before this one
