VINYL GRAPHIC -FIRST ATTEMPT

[MyStang]

I have been debating adding a hood decal to my car. I really liked the Ford Oem hood graphic and wanted my own color. Using the 3M knifeless tape and Big Worm Graphic vinyl, I was able to pull this off.

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[Soulja4187]

Looks good

 

[RangersGT]

I have been debating adding a hood decal to my car. I really liked the Ford Oem hood graphic and wanted my own color. Using the 3M knifeless tape and Big Worm Graphic vinyl, I was able to pull this off.

Looks good. The knifeless is pretty good once you get the understanding of how the thread comes out. I did this a few weeks ago. I need to redo the side stripes they are a little wavy.

 

[Troutwrangler]

My 2 cents... I think you both did a great job.
I would have had a big pile of graphic vinyl to throw away and no graphics if I had attempted either project...

 

[RangersGT]

My 2 cents... I think you both did a great job.
I would have had a big pile of graphic vinyl to throw away and no graphics if I had attempted either project...

With the knifeless tape it easier than you think. Patiences and prep are the key. Once you get the knifeless laid the vinyl is cake.

 

[Troutwrangler]

With the knifeless tape it easier than you think. Patiences and prep are the key. Once you get the knifeless laid the vinyl is cake.

Good to know, and thanks for the info.
This is one reason I really like this forum... lots of good info and encouragement from people that have "been there, done that".
You're stripes look good and that hood scoop is sharp, too. Nice looking car!

 

[MyStang]

RangersGT,
I couldn't agree more, I bought an extra-large piece of Vinyl so I could practice with the knifeless tape. I felt more confident when I laid out what I wanted.

 

[Troutwrangler]

RangersGT,
I couldn't agree more, I bought an extra-large piece of Vinyl so I could practice with the knifeless tape. I felt more confident when I laid out what I wanted.

I like that matte black on the hood. Turned out nice.

 

[Kleiss1]

What is knifeless tape? I’m thinking about stripes on my GT

 

[Arknsawchuck]

What is knifeless tape? I’m thinking about stripes on my GT

Knifeless tape is basically a 1/4 clear green tape with dental floss in the center. You lay it down first outlining your pattern and then lay your vinyl over it being sure to leave a generous tag end of tape not covered by the vinyl. Then you "pop" the string out of the tape and it cuts the vinyl as you pull it out along your pattern. There are lots of you tube vids about it. Pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I did the stripes on both these cars.

 

[Kleiss1]

Aren’t most stripe kits pre cut?

 

[PaddyPrix]

Aren’t most stripe kits pre cut?

They don't have to be, depends on where you get it from, what sizes you desire, and how comfortable you are with your DIY skills/math. If you're doing say, 2 10" stripes, it'd be cheaper to buy a 2 foot wide piece of the color you'd like, find your centerline, lay some knife-less tape underneath it spaced properly, remove it and voila, stripes!

 

[LSchicago]

Did these myself with no issues.

 

[MyStang]

Troutwrangler,
"I like that matte black on the hood. Turned out nice."
Thanks,
The hood graphic color is Matte Anthracite Grey Metallic, color on the right is Ford Magnetic Grey

 

[Kleiss1]

That’s exactly what I’m looking to do. Matte black with a blue 1/4” outside on my Magnetic.

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