SS Insert Install ???
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05 thru '24
SS Insert Install ???
When applying the adhesive promoter, what is best to use? Q-tips etc.
Also, I assume you apply a thin layer. Any hints are greatly appreciated.
Also, I assume you apply a thin layer. Any hints are greatly appreciated.
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
I only used Q-tips to clean the area where the letters will go.
Then I applied the adhesive promoter straight from the sponge. I slit the package and pulled out the sponge a little and dabbed it on.
Then I applied the adhesive promoter straight from the sponge. I slit the package and pulled out the sponge a little and dabbed it on.
Last edited by Target Chaser; May 5, 2005 at 07:36 PM.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Wipe down the area with denatured alcohol before you do anything. Then try lining up the letters before taking off the backing. Watch out for the letter "E". If you do it wrong, it will look like CORVCTTC.
Good luck and post some pics when done!
Good luck and post some pics when done!
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Originally Posted by JLA
I just did mine and was a little spooked when I started. Had a beer, did a test run, cleaned the area, peeled the letters, stuck 'em in, had more beer. It really isn't hard to do.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by mrm1149
gotta ask........what in the name of gm is adhesive promoter? fancy name for denatured alcohol??
Instructor
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Originally Posted by JLA
I just did mine and was a little spooked when I started. Had a beer, did a test run, cleaned the area, peeled the letters, stuck 'em in, had more beer. It really isn't hard to do.
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You may want to try this to insure all letters are correct, especially the "E". Before you remove the protective backing from each letter place a small piece of scotch tape to the top of the letter or piece (middle insert for the letter "E"). Then very lightly stick the scotch tape to the vette and align the letter, when you have it aligned, remove the protective covering and allow the letter to settle on the vett. Make one final check for alignment and if it's OK press the letter in place. When I did mine I was scared to death of fouling it up, but with the procedure outlined above, it came out perfect on the front and back. By the way, if you plan on doing the front license plate holder, you have to bend the the "V" slightly (atleast I had too on my 03). Good luck, you love the results.
