GS hash marks
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Racer
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From: Jacksonville Florida
GS hash marks
Have had new 2017 GS avout 3 months with the GM hash marks decals in the trunk. Wasn't sure if I wanted on the car but today is the day for me to install. Have watched some videos and read the GM instructions. With wet application doesn't look very hard. Has anyone done a DIY install and have any suggestions?
GM instruction says tools needed include "hair dryer" but don't tell you anything about using it. I assume after decals on fender and paper removed you use to dry?
GM instruction says tools needed include "hair dryer" but don't tell you anything about using it. I assume after decals on fender and paper removed you use to dry?
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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Have had new 2017 GS avout 3 months with the GM hash marks decals in the trunk. Wasn't sure if I wanted on the car but today is the day for me to install. Have watched some videos and read the GM instructions. With wet application doesn't look very hard. Has anyone done a DIY install and have any suggestions?
GM instruction says tools needed include "hair dryer" but don't tell you anything about using it. I assume after decals on fender and paper removed you use to dry?
GM instruction says tools needed include "hair dryer" but don't tell you anything about using it. I assume after decals on fender and paper removed you use to dry?
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I do like the hash marks, its one of several identifiers that the car is a Grand Sport. So, its just personal preference. I have never installed a set so good luck!
Melting Slicks
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Go the www.vettefx.com (they sell vinyl stripes for Corvettes) and click on the Stripe Installation link.
These stripes go on wet with soapy warm water. Then you use a squeegee to start removing the bubbles and then the hair dryer to start drying them out.
I did a set on my C6 and I can say from first hand experience that is difficult to get them to come out looking anywhere's close to the factory.
Unless you have some experience with vinyl and/or stripes, I would have a professional do the install.
BTW, I think the hash marks look really good on a GS
These stripes go on wet with soapy warm water. Then you use a squeegee to start removing the bubbles and then the hair dryer to start drying them out.
I did a set on my C6 and I can say from first hand experience that is difficult to get them to come out looking anywhere's close to the factory.
Unless you have some experience with vinyl and/or stripes, I would have a professional do the install.
BTW, I think the hash marks look really good on a GS
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Our new Grand Sport was ordered with the Carbon Flash Hash marks, HOWEVER....... we received the "gray" Hash marks, even though the car was correctly ordered.....
New set arrived at my dealer Wednesday, and I'm taking the car in next week to get them swapped out..... Dealer said they bring in a guy who does this type of work, rather than their techs doing it.
While there, I'll get the 500 mile Oil / filter change done too
Hopefully, they'll be installed in the same exact location
New set arrived at my dealer Wednesday, and I'm taking the car in next week to get them swapped out..... Dealer said they bring in a guy who does this type of work, rather than their techs doing it.
While there, I'll get the 500 mile Oil / filter change done too
Hopefully, they'll be installed in the same exact location
