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      03-27-2012, 01:00 PM   #23
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Nice work!

If anybody needs to see how you remove the side grilles here you go-
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      03-28-2012, 02:22 PM   #24
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Awesome stuff in this thread!! Thanks OP!

I have never wrapped anything before. I have a couple questions...

1. Did you use one long strip for the grilles and just wrap it around?
2. Also any suggestions on a safer heat gun to use with this?
3. Does the wrap leave a lot of residue when removed?
4. And I take it you are using the lighter fluid as a solvent for the gel sticker? How did you reapply it, with double sided tape or?


Thanks again
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      03-28-2012, 04:09 PM   #25
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Awesome stuff in this thread!! Thanks OP!

I have never wrapped anything before. I have a couple questions...

1. Did you use one long strip for the grilles and just wrap it around?
2. Also any suggestions on a safer heat gun to use with this?
3. Does the wrap leave a lot of residue when removed?
4. And I take it you are using the lighter fluid as a solvent for the gel sticker? How did you reapply it, with double sided tape or?


Thanks again

Heyhey,

1. When you take the slits out of the grille, you're left with the "ring". I then cut a rectangle piece big enough to cover the whole "ring". And after I apply heat and becomes flexible, I push it through the "ring".

2. Any heat gun will work. I used cheap 15$ JobMate brand hahaha

3. The wrap leaves absolutely NO residue after you remove it.

4. Yes, I used the lighter fluid to remove the sticky residue. I used 3m double sided tape to attach the badge back on after.

If you have any questions, pm me and I can walk you through with more detail if you want.

Good luck!
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      03-30-2012, 10:09 AM   #26
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Ive found some good ebay sources for scotchprint (though id prefer di-noc :/ ) if locals dont pan out.

Is a 12" wide piece enough to cover the height of the grilles? I will have plenty length wise. 5sq ft at $3 a sq. ft. doesn't seem too bad to me.
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