Those with smoked vinyl tails

Post by **mikethemike** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 12:15 pm

I just ordered a set of GTR styled smoked vinyl. But i assume its like putting on any other vinyl for the A/C.

Wheres the most efficient spot to begin with in placing the vinyl? Was there a need for heat gun/hair dryer?

Post by **dangeris** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:38 am

HAHA...First, let me say it's not that easy. I was one of the first who installed GTR overlays on my coupe and it took me a little over 2 hours. All I can say is take your time and have a heat gun (low setting) and a lot of soapy water spray to help manipulate the vinyl. Start on the rear where the circles are cut out then work your way around top then over to the side. If you don't take your time, you WILL crease the vinyl. Try not to tug and pull the vinyl too hard either when you are stretching it cause it will tear. If you can, have a buddy help you so they can hold the light while you're working.2 sets of hands make it hella easier! Good Luck bro and post up pics when you get it done..

Post by **mikethemike** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:55 am

so would you recommend taking the light off? I figured thats what you meant when you said i should have a friend hold the light.

Post by **rcboy514** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:38 am

I left mine on the car, but I did it by myself and I needed the lights to be solid. Like dangeris said it's pretty hard to do and it also took me about 2 hours.

Post by **Ranga14** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:29 pm

I ended up just spraying mine since it was such a pain in the a**. I destroyed the overlays I purchased attempting it.

Post by **mikethemike** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:07 pm

im assuming a hair dryer will work too right?

Post by **rcboy514** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:36 pm

yeah a hair dryer will work fine. I guess it's worth mentioning that I have since peeled them off and painted my lights. They started cracking along the edge where there is a gap underneath the overlay, you'll see what I'm talking about when you put them on.

Post by **PHENOMenalVinyl** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:24 pm

Ranga14 wrote:I ended up just spraying mine since it was such a pain in the a**. I destroyed the overlays I purchased attempting it.

I vinyl for a living and I just sprayed a set for an altima coupe because I even hate doing our taillights lol

Post by **mikethemike** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:27 pm

PHENOMenalVinyl wrote:
Ranga14 wrote:I ended up just spraying mine since it was such a pain in the a**. I destroyed the overlays I purchased attempting it.
I vinyl for a living and I just sprayed a set for an altima coupe because I even hate doing our taillights lol

Thanks for the words of encouragement lol

Post by **YoungCoupe** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:37 pm

Would it be hard to spray a gtr style tint? And what kind of spray do you use? I put on overlays some time ago but they look like crap

Post by **SanoSuKe** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:45 pm

mikethemike wrote:
PHENOMenalVinyl wrote:
I vinyl for a living and I just sprayed a set for an altima coupe because I even hate doing our taillights lol
Thanks for the words of encouragement lol

HEY! spray > tint. Haters

Post by **mikethemike** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:00 am

To be honest I've always loved how the red sticks out on my color (dark metallic slate) So its kind of a win win if I end up not liking the GTR tails, then i can go back to regular.

Post by **PHENOMenalVinyl** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:54 pm

YoungCoupe wrote:Would it be hard to spray a gtr style tint? And what kind of spray do you use? I put on overlays some time ago but they look like crap

No its really easy buy some vinyl cut the circles out put it on Spray the lights and take it of then clear the whole light after you wetsand them with 1500 gritt. then wetsand the cealrcoat with 2000 grit

IF ANYONE EVER HAS ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT [email protected]

Post by **YoungCoupe** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:08 pm

PHENOMenalVinyl wrote:
YoungCoupe wrote:Would it be hard to spray a gtr style tint? And what kind of spray do you use? I put on overlays some time ago but they look like crap
No its really easy buy some vinyl cut the circles out put it on Spray the lights and take it of then clear the whole light after you wetsand them with 1500 gritt. then wetsand the cealrcoat with 2000 grit

IF ANYONE EVER HAS ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT [email protected]

Any easy way I can cut out the circles? I'm geometrically challenged

Post by **mikethemike** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:02 pm

YoungCoupe wrote: Any easy way I can cut out the circles? I'm geometrically challenged

Just punch a whole through the vinyl

Post by **Ricko** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:09 am

I vinyl for a living and I just sprayed a set for an altima coupe because I even hate doing our taillights lol[/quote]

Dude . . . dont go all hardcore mr.vinyl on us and start spraying. Stick with it and keep practicing!

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