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**72afr** · 03-22-2004, 12:55 AM

i am puttin the stickers from LMC on the tailgate right now and i was wondering what the best method of application was

thanks for the quick responses
72afr

Mudder · 03-22-2004, 01:15 AM

Watched calvin do mine and I know he used a heat gun and it seems like they were wet but cant remember that for sure
Used a small piece of soft plastic to get the bubbles out.

**72afr** · 03-22-2004, 01:17 AM

thank you very much

Mudder · 03-22-2004, 01:18 AM

I can call him tomorrow if you want me to
I can tell you mine are stuck good...........

**72afr** · 03-22-2004, 01:39 AM

if you wouldn't mind, that would be great

thanks again
72afr

Mudder · 03-22-2004, 01:46 AM

Little late to call him tonight but will first thing in the morning.

65StreetCruiser · 03-22-2004, 10:12 AM

72afr, get a squirt bottle with a little liquid soap and water, squirt the tailgate and the back of the letters before applying. The soapy water helps so that you can position the letter without it sticking. Use a plastic bondo spreader to smooth the letters and move the water from behind and remove bubbles. Then use a heat gun to dry. Hope this info helps.

Mudder · 03-22-2004, 12:58 PM

Yep thats it..........just one thing that Calvin added was to make sure you had your fingers wet before you peel the backing off to keep them from sticking to your fingers. Take your time/careful.

Putter · 03-22-2004, 01:16 PM

If you use the heat gun, be careful. They WILL MELT if you get too close, too long.

**John Fabris** · 03-22-2004, 04:52 PM

I just tried windex on an aircleaner decal and it worked great!!

I was putting a 429 ThunderJet sticker on an aircleaner, and I sprayed the air cleaner with windex, then put the sticker on the cleaner, moved it around til it was perfect, then used a new plastic bondo spreader to get the fluid and air out. Once it dried, it looked perfect!!!

I knew you could do this for regular decals, but I did not know that it would work on adheisive backed decals as well!!

**72afr** · 03-22-2004, 11:04 PM

wow thank you all for the responses
72afr

03-22-2004, 12:55 AM	#1
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	tailgate stickers HELP i am puttin the stickers from LMC on the tailgate right now and i was wondering what the best method of application was thanks for the quick responses 72afr __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

03-22-2004, 01:17 AM	#3
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	thank you very much __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

03-22-2004, 01:39 AM	#5
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	if you wouldn't mind, that would be great thanks again 72afr __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

03-22-2004, 10:12 AM	#7
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	72afr, get a squirt bottle with a little liquid soap and water, squirt the tailgate and the back of the letters before applying. The soapy water helps so that you can position the letter without it sticking. Use a plastic bondo spreader to smooth the letters and move the water from behind and remove bubbles. Then use a heat gun to dry. Hope this info helps. __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-22-2004, 01:16 PM	#9
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	If you use the heat gun, be careful. They WILL MELT if you get too close, too long. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-22-2004, 01:15 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Watched calvin do mine and I know he used a heat gun and it seems like they were wet but cant remember that for sure Used a small piece of soft plastic to get the bubbles out.

03-22-2004, 01:18 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I can call him tomorrow if you want me to I can tell you mine are stuck good...........

03-22-2004, 01:46 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Little late to call him tonight but will first thing in the morning.

03-22-2004, 12:58 PM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Yep thats it..........just one thing that Calvin added was to make sure you had your fingers wet before you peel the backing off to keep them from sticking to your fingers. Take your time/careful.

03-22-2004, 04:52 PM	#10
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	I just tried windex on an aircleaner decal and it worked great!! I was putting a 429 ThunderJet sticker on an aircleaner, and I sprayed the air cleaner with windex, then put the sticker on the cleaner, moved it around til it was perfect, then used a new plastic bondo spreader to get the fluid and air out. Once it dried, it looked perfect!!! I knew you could do this for regular decals, but I did not know that it would work on adheisive backed decals as well!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

03-22-2004, 11:04 PM	#11
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 281	wow thank you all for the responses 72afr __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)



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