Static Cling Overlays Need Help
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 329
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From: Melville New York
Static Cling Overlays Need Help
I purchased the static cling overlays from Mid America.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 666
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From: Mt. Pleasant SC
Originally Posted by 2K Vette
I purchased the static cling overlays from Mid America.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
Good luck!
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
From: Melville New York
Yes, I am referring to the static cling blackouts for the lights.
I did what you said and for some odd reason, mine do not stick.
Actually, the new ones are gray on the side that goes onto the light.
I did what you said and for some odd reason, mine do not stick.
Actually, the new ones are gray on the side that goes onto the light.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2003
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From: arlington tx
i tried them for a show once....didnt last while parked. i think part of the problem, mainly on the fronts, is if the front lenses are sandblasted or pitted at all from rock chips etc they wont stick. of course that doesnt explain the rears but mine went to the trash as soon as i got home.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: St. Peters MO
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Originally Posted by 2K Vette
I purchased the static cling overlays from Mid America.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
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Originally Posted by 2K Vette
I purchased the static cling overlays from Mid America.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
I put them on and the next day they all fell off.
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
I am doing anything wrong?
I made sure that the surface was clean.
Now when I try and put them on, they just slide off?
Do these overlays work?
Did I just waste $20.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 471
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Use water or soapy water to apply them. I had the same problem you guys did before I tried this.
If anyone wants to shoot me a right front blackout I'd be happy to take it off your hands. Mine fell off before I tried this trick. :o
If anyone wants to shoot me a right front blackout I'd be happy to take it off your hands. Mine fell off before I tried this trick. :o
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,492
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From: Tampa Florida
one of mine fell off after a couple days while driving so i let them know and they refunded my money and told me the purpose behind them was for people to see if they want the plastic ones before spending the 100 bucks for them
Pro
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 666
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From: Mt. Pleasant SC
Originally Posted by captainpooby
Use water or soapy water to apply them. I had the same problem you guys did before I tried this.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 519
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From: Just North of Buffalo NY
Because I am such a cheapskate, I made my own. Just made a paper template then cut the blackouts out of window tint. I don't care for the real dark blackouts, Just enough to cut down that bright white look.
Put them on with the soapy water trick and they hold on great. If they come off I can make another one.
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Put them on with the soapy water trick and they hold on great. If they come off I can make another one.
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