Hood Blackout decal?

[EricE]

I put mine on today. I had a full decal but when it came time to squeege the front it was not going well. I had a weak blow dryer and it just wasn't doing the job. It was going to turn out badly so I cut the decal just before the hood bend and made it a 3/4 decal. It does look good but I wish I could have made it go all the way and have it look good (no creases). If I had it to do over then I would have a pro install it.
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[Isotel]

Looks Good Eric E,

a blow Dryer will not put out the heat that is required to do the job..

 

[TENNJP]

does anyone have a photo of a 3/4 legth black out?
or is the red one shown here 3/4?

thanks.

 

[84runner]

Yes the red one is 3/4;
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[photomike]

Could this be done in a clear vinyl, so the finish is still matte, but not black?

 

[gahi]

there is a matte clear vinyl, you may want to test a little are to make sure its what you want.

 

[photomike]

I'll check it out.

Cheers!
Mike

 

[gahi]

on my vinyl charts, its an Avery 900 series product. 10 yr outdoor durability. I usually stick to 3M products, but on the charts I have they dont list one.

 

[CycloSteve]

Quick question for those who had these installed 2-3 years ago...how are they holding up to the elements? I definitely want to have an alternative to the slowly fading clear-coat, and mulling paint vs. vinyl.



Steve

 

[VanGo]

2X Steve's logic and question.

Quick question for those who had these installed 2-3 years ago...how are they holding up to the elements? I definitely want to have an alternative to the slowly fading clear-coat, and mulling paint vs. vinyl.



Steve

 

[BeratE]

No feedback or pictures?

 

[AMAESING]

Here's mine and my buddies:

if anyone's interested, shoot me a pm.

 

[wasnt me]

Installed mine today from ^^.
Turned out pretty good id say.

 

[Itchy Sides]

x3, especially the full hood version. Great idea, BTW.

Thanks!

2X Steve's logic and question.

 

[cc93cruiser]

Installed mine today from ^^.
Turned out pretty good id say.

Where'd you get?

 

[doc W]

alternative?

This may be yet another alternative. 60" X 60" would cover my now entire hood (need that as 95% of the clear coat is gone).

3M Scotchprint Wrap Film 1080 Series Matte Gray Aluminum M230 60"x60"

Amazon.com: 3M Scotchprint Wrap Film 1080 Series Matte Gray Aluminum M230 60"x60": Automotive