Covering The Ugly Airbag Warning Viser Placards???

scottIN · 11-01-2012, 06:29 AM

Accidentally figured out a super-easy way to do these:

On my first attempt, I measured and then cut them a little oversized. When I put the first one on, I didn't like the way (a) you could see the edges of the Di-Noc and (b) that you could see the valley where the warning is heat sealed. So I pulled it off (it was just lightly stuck). Then I noticed something-there was an outline of the edges of the decal in the adhesive. So I took a look at how far past the edges the heat sealed part went past the 'high' edge and into the valley. Took a pair of scissors and trimmed around the impression in the adhesive the amount of the margin. It was about 1/8" or so. Put it back up and it fit perfect - the edges of the Di-Noc sit right at the edge of the valley so it's perfectly flush.

So you're basically creating template and then trimming around it to leave a margin to cover the depressed area. It allows you to follow the actual outline, including the corners. Mine aren't perfectly square so measuring wouldn't have worked well anyway. The biggest trick to this is to just lightly attach it first to make your template in the adhesive.

Bonzo · 11-01-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

Accidentally figured out a super-easy way to do these:

On my first attempt, I measured and then cut them a little oversized. When I put the first one on, I didn't like the way (a) you could see the edges of the Di-Noc and (b) that you could see the valley where the warning is heat sealed. So I pulled it off (it was just lightly stuck). Then I noticed something-there was an outline of the edges of the decal in the adhesive. So I took a look at how far past the edges the heat sealed part went past the 'high' edge and into the valley. Took a pair of scissors and trimmed around the impression in the adhesive the amount of the margin. It was about 1/8" or so. Put it back up and it fit perfect - the edges of the Di-Noc sit right at the edge of the valley so it's perfectly flush.

So you're basically creating template and then trimming around it to leave a margin to cover the depressed area. It allows you to follow the actual outline, including the corners. Mine aren't perfectly square so measuring wouldn't have worked well anyway. The biggest trick to this is to just lightly attach it first to make your template in the adhesive.

Good plan! Perfect.

cooltoy · 11-01-2012, 12:15 PM

Where can I get that arm mod? Does that attach to the window sill or the outside of the car? How does the wind at driving speed effect it? I'd love to get that, it would keep both of my hands free for driving. Can I get it in CF?

Bonzo · 11-01-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Where can I get that arm mod? Does that attach to the window sill or the outside of the car? How does the wind at driving speed effect it? I'd love to get that, it would keep both of my hands free for driving. Can I get it in CF?

You like that eh? I'm surprised anyone noticed. Well, sorry, but it's one of a kind. Now you can imitate it if you like, and I'm sure most people won't even notice. The best part is it easily goes from car to car, so if you have a beater car for daily driving, it just pops right out of the Z and goes with you eezy peezy. Oh, and I can talk to my nephew, because he wraps prosthetic arms for a side job on weekends (he does cars and other signage work for his normal job). He might be able to wrap you one with 3M di-noc carbon fiber vinyl. They cost several thousand a piece though.

cooltoy · 11-01-2012, 05:49 PM

Sign me up. :-)

Bonzo · 12-05-2012, 12:50 PM

Okay, so I finally took a few more better pics while outside.

Here are some of the driver side.

Bonzo · 12-05-2012, 12:51 PM

Passenger side from the drivers seat.

Bonzo · 12-05-2012, 12:53 PM

And from outside the car with the visors swung forward.

fishking · 12-17-2012, 10:52 PM

I am new to Z's but those stickers are a real bother. Has anyone tried to apply heat or naphtha to rid the visor of those ugly things? How about blacking the things our.

sparky · 12-17-2012, 11:26 PM

Covering them is about the only way, they can't be removed without damaging the visor.
I actually had the dinoc at first but one of them wouldn't stay stuck for some reason.
I ended up buying a pair of kids black spandex pants at Wal-Mart for $5, cut the bottom of the legs off, and just slipped them over. They stretched on for a snug fit and no one even notices them. An option for those on a budget!

scottIN · 12-18-2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

Covering them is about the only way, they can't be removed without damaging the visor.
I actually had the dinoc at first but one of them wouldn't stay stuck for some reason.
I ended up buying a pair of kids black spandex pants at Wal-Mart for $5, cut the bottom of the legs off, and just slipped them over. They stretched on for a snug fit and no one even notices them. An option for those on a budget!

I see advantages / disadvantages in this:

Disadvantage: You can't open the mirror to see how fabulous you are.

Advantage: Should you ever need to rob a bank, your stocking mask is handy.

37zeroZ · 12-18-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

Covering them is about the only way, they can't be removed without damaging the visor.
I actually had the dinoc at first but one of them wouldn't stay stuck for some reason.
I ended up buying a pair of kids black spandex pants at Wal-Mart for $5, cut the bottom of the legs off, and just slipped them over. They stretched on for a snug fit and no one even notices them. An option for those on a budget!

Interesting. Can you provide a picture.

12-17-2012, 11:26 PM	#55 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	Covering them is about the only way, they can't be removed without damaging the visor. I actually had the dinoc at first but one of them wouldn't stay stuck for some reason. I ended up buying a pair of kids black spandex pants at Wal-Mart for $5, cut the bottom of the legs off, and just slipped them over. They stretched on for a snug fit and no one even notices them. An option for those on a budget! __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

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11-01-2012, 06:29 AM	#46 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Accidentally figured out a super-easy way to do these: On my first attempt, I measured and then cut them a little oversized. When I put the first one on, I didn't like the way (a) you could see the edges of the Di-Noc and (b) that you could see the valley where the warning is heat sealed. So I pulled it off (it was just lightly stuck). Then I noticed something-there was an outline of the edges of the decal in the adhesive. So I took a look at how far past the edges the heat sealed part went past the 'high' edge and into the valley. Took a pair of scissors and trimmed around the impression in the adhesive the amount of the margin. It was about 1/8" or so. Put it back up and it fit perfect - the edges of the Di-Noc sit right at the edge of the valley so it's perfectly flush. So you're basically creating template and then trimming around it to leave a margin to cover the depressed area. It allows you to follow the actual outline, including the corners. Mine aren't perfectly square so measuring wouldn't have worked well anyway. The biggest trick to this is to just lightly attach it first to make your template in the adhesive.

11-01-2012, 12:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Where can I get that arm mod? Does that attach to the window sill or the outside of the car? How does the wind at driving speed effect it? I'd love to get that, it would keep both of my hands free for driving. Can I get it in CF?

11-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#50 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Sign me up. :-)

12-17-2012, 10:52 PM	#54 (permalink)
fishking Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nacogdoches Posts: 1 Drives: 2012 Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	I am new to Z's but those stickers are a real bother. Has anyone tried to apply heat or naphtha to rid the visor of those ugly things? How about blacking the things our.