7 dollar mod no joke....!!!!

simota1 · 06-15-2009, 11:38 AM

hey everyone so ive been seeing all these overlays for the rear for the 370z and man i was digging it... but when i went to my local car shop who does graphics and stuff they were charging me 165 to do just my rear... i was like damn... that hurts just for a sticker? i rather just paint it myself... so i went to a vinyl wholesale place and bought me some vinyl and decided to try and do it my self... i spent about 5.50 for a yard of satin black vinyl and 1 some for a squegee... sorry i didnt do any step by step pictures... this was the outcome of my FIRST!!!! attempt....

Guys if you are doubting that you cant do this mod its super easy! no joke i have never worked with vinyl in my life but i was able to make it contour to the curves and stuff of my bumper.. just use a blow dryer to stretch the vinyl and a beer with u lol so u dont get frustrated it took me about 2 hours just to do the rear... and if you guys are worried about the outline of red around the block off plate? dont worry i have the fog lamp already i just didnt put it on yet... haha it should flow once i have the fog on... the reason why i have an outline is cuz i was getting lazy lol tell me wat u guys think though aiight?

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-15-2009, 11:49 AM

Very noice! The next step is getting your own graphics shop :P

phelan · 06-15-2009, 11:52 AM

Amusingly enough, I kind of like the red outline around the block off plate...nice work.

CBRich · 06-15-2009, 12:26 PM

Very nice. Have you ever done window tint or anything like this before?

miguez · 06-15-2009, 12:26 PM

That looks great! I am all for DIYs, and this is an easy one!

I have also applied clear bras myself, and found it easier than most people say it is. Just spray PLENTY of water and soap mixture, and take your time with the squeegie, following a very orderly pattern (from middle to the outside for the hood, for example), and voila, clear bra applied.

simota1 · 06-15-2009, 12:33 PM

I have done tint before but... lol

i sucked at it maybe that was cuz i was still to young and was super duper inpatient.... haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Very nice. Have you ever done window tint or anything like this before?

RCZ · 06-15-2009, 02:01 PM

More pics please

Junior370z · 06-15-2009, 02:09 PM

I like it! I want to try DIY on my car too! I just have to find a vinyl place.

Modshack · 06-15-2009, 02:31 PM

Nice job...

Namir · 06-15-2009, 09:27 PM

I always wondered why 'overlays' from various people cost 100+ dollars...
Its just a vinyl sticker.

Where exactly would one find a vinyl wholesaler? Was this a local store or something that can be ordered online.

StLRedrider · 06-15-2009, 09:32 PM

Looks great, when can you do mine? Ha ha.

Viera · 06-15-2009, 09:36 PM

Man, that looks GOOD! Props...

Modshack · 06-15-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Namir

Where exactly would one find a vinyl wholesaler? Was this a local store or something that can be ordered online.

Just go to a local sign shop...

simota1 · 06-15-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

More pics please

ill post more pics once i have the fog light on....

AK370Z · 06-15-2009, 11:03 PM

AK approved!

06-15-2009, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	7 dollar mod no joke....!!!! hey everyone so ive been seeing all these overlays for the rear for the 370z and man i was digging it... but when i went to my local car shop who does graphics and stuff they were charging me 165 to do just my rear... i was like damn... that hurts just for a sticker? i rather just paint it myself... so i went to a vinyl wholesale place and bought me some vinyl and decided to try and do it my self... i spent about 5.50 for a yard of satin black vinyl and 1 some for a squegee... sorry i didnt do any step by step pictures... this was the outcome of my FIRST!!!! attempt.... Guys if you are doubting that you cant do this mod its super easy! no joke i have never worked with vinyl in my life but i was able to make it contour to the curves and stuff of my bumper.. just use a blow dryer to stretch the vinyl and a beer with u lol so u dont get frustrated it took me about 2 hours just to do the rear... and if you guys are worried about the outline of red around the block off plate? dont worry i have the fog lamp already i just didnt put it on yet... haha it should flow once i have the fog on... the reason why i have an outline is cuz i was getting lazy lol tell me wat u guys think though aiight?

06-15-2009, 02:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-15-2009, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 255	I always wondered why 'overlays' from various people cost 100+ dollars... Its just a vinyl sticker. Where exactly would one find a vinyl wholesaler? Was this a local store or something that can be ordered online. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

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06-15-2009, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	Very noice! The next step is getting your own graphics shop :P

06-15-2009, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Amusingly enough, I kind of like the red outline around the block off plate...nice work.

06-15-2009, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Very nice. Have you ever done window tint or anything like this before?

06-15-2009, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	That looks great! I am all for DIYs, and this is an easy one! I have also applied clear bras myself, and found it easier than most people say it is. Just spray PLENTY of water and soap mixture, and take your time with the squeegie, following a very orderly pattern (from middle to the outside for the hood, for example), and voila, clear bra applied.

06-15-2009, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	More pics please

06-15-2009, 09:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Man, that looks GOOD! Props...

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