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That RaceCraft one is incredibly crisp. The Saleen badge looks perfect there too. =)What's up everyone.
Got a few decals that had come in the mail, as well as some badges I was still pending. Spent the whole day working on the truck adding on a few pieces. Made quite a bit of progress. Here's the end results so far.
Need to redo the Racecraft on the passenger side, as I applied it a bit crooked.
Also need to remove and reinstall the Tailgate spoiler as that is also fugged. That's for another day..
Just got the Allied Expedition grill, Putco lower grill. Need to swap out grills and place badges on that as well.
Got the Smoked Raxiom corner lights on hand.
Also got the Hubcentric rings and tires.
Wheels won't arrive until March 26. Blyat.
I'll try to get the remaining pieces on Sunday.
Got that day off.
Will be converting to all LED lights (front) as well as third brake light later tonight. I know it's been done before and it's nothing new, but I want to upgrade it and make it look a bit more upscale and sportier.
I'll have next Saturday off, so I'll try to place the remaining side decals on then.
But for now, Enjoy!!
She's coming along.
Thanks MXGOLF for the compliment amd prayers. You're right, family will always come first. I'll try my best to complete this project with my wife's help whenever possible, so I'll always have some part of her with me.
Truck’s coming along nicely, I think I can picture the final result (with the reference provided in the previous posts).. personally I think those wheels will be a fine change and be a improvement form the original idea.Hey everyone.
Been gone for a bit and I apologize, there's been quite a bit of life changes and obstacles, while finishing up a Honda Supermoto and a Yamaha Neo Cafe Racer, both my mom and wife got diagnosed with Cancer, but I digress..
The KMC rims were a fiasco. Gave up on that idea, and went crazy. Got a new set of wheels for the Ranger in 22 inch. I thought they'd be a tad big, but between wheel and tire combo, it fits and fills in perfectly. If I lower it 2/4 that'll be the last touch it needs to get that sporty factory look.
Had to open up the bore a bit. Took them to a machine shop, and now it fits perfect.
Perfect width, diameter and offset.
Looks killer. Got a lot of looks and a lot of compliments.
Best of all, no rubbing, and still soaks up bumps relatively well.
That RaceCraft one is incredibly crisp. The Saleen badge looks perfect there too. =)
Do you use any special technique to get them on there so nicely?
I've done vinyl with water with a drop of baby shampoo, but don't know anything about placing badges like your Saleens.
If you have any pointers, I'd love your advice.
I have 2 "Longhorn Edition" badges I'd like to place under my XL fender vents like you did but I am certain I'll get them crooked.
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Thanks, but I didn't really have any special techniques. To try and get the best results in laying down the straightest position possible, I just used a strip of blue painters tape and eyeball it. I reused the same strip of painter's tape on both sides of the fenders to ensure the length is the same, like a template.
The straight edge of the tape provided me a line to follow and place the emblems. I used the Amazon Special 3M double sided tape. The emblems aren't going anywhere.
The small decals were placed without water or anything. My wife actually helped me place the Saleen decals. We used water and squeegee. We used the body lines of the door as a guide. They're not perfect, but you really got to look at it to find the faults, which are minor stretching.
After 2 days or so, the bubbles disappeared and layed down completely flat.
held up with folded over tape
I'd use a laser level. Align it with the bottom of the fender duct, then crank it down to where you want the emblem.That RaceCraft one is incredibly crisp. The Saleen badge looks perfect there too. =)
Do you use any special technique to get them on there so nicely?
I've done vinyl with water with a drop of baby shampoo, but don't know anything about placing badges like your Saleens.
If you have any pointers, I'd love your advice.
I have 2 "Longhorn Edition" badges I'd like to place under my XL fender vents like you did but I am certain I'll get them crooked.
held up with folded over tape
A laser level! I've never used one, but it sounds like I can make it parallel to other things (since our bed rake makes everything unlevel).
That's actually a very good idea. It's a more, sophisticated and advanced approach than I had. Now I'll have to pony up the cash to buy one, ?
I bought a Bosch laser level with a tripod attachment. Seems to work well. Good quality stuff
All the best to you. I lost my dad to cancer two years ago; I hope that it turns out better for you.
