[00 Trans Ram]

I've got my 2SS ordered. Build date is 2/13.

Rather than spend $695 to have red rally stripes done by the factory/dealership, I decided to buy the stripes and either install them myself or have them done. The shop that is going to do my window tint will put the stripes on for $200.

I'm wondering if anyone here has done them themselves?

I've put vinyl graphics on cars quite a bit. But, mostly 18" tall numbers and various other stickers for a racecar. These are much larger, and more involved. The instructions don't appear to be too difficult. However, the stripes are simply so large that I'm wary of trying to wrangle a 5' long stripe myself.

Any thoughts?

BTW, the details on this are:
CAR
- Mosaic black 2SS, 6-piston Brembos, black wheels, black bowties, red interior

ADDITIONS
- Red rally stripes
- Ghosted (black) side marker lights (appears black)
- 3rd brakelight blackout kit
- GM dark finish taillights
- Rear reflector blackout kit

Basically, trying to go with a complete black car, with red accents.

[Oramac2016]

Its all the same. Spray bottle with a lil soapy water.... then just take your time and dont rush it.

[sub_ETCS_ret]

I did my own, custom, it took a while but satisfying. If they are pre-cut it should be easy.



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[00 Trans Ram]

Good to know. So, it wasn't hard wrangling that large 5' section? How'd you do it?

I'm guessing:

- clean area with soap/water, then multiple passes with degreaser
- place vinyl where you want it
- mark that placement with masking tape
- remove vinyl
- remove backing paper and spray with soapy water
- spray car with soapy water
- place vinyl and begin light squeegee to get water out
- once stuck down, do more heavy squeegee to get water out
- remove top, protective layer of pre-mask
- do final squeegee (with squeegee covered by thin towel) to get last water/air bubbles out

Is that kinda close?

[sub_ETCS_ret]

Originally Posted by 00 Trans Ram

Good to know. So, it wasn't hard wrangling that large 5' section? How'd you do it?

I'm guessing:

- clean area with soap/water, then multiple passes with degreaser
- place vinyl where you want it
- mark that placement with masking tape
- remove vinyl
- remove backing paper and spray with soapy water
- spray car with soapy water
- place vinyl and begin light squeegee to get water out
- once stuck down, do more heavy squeegee to get water out
- remove top, protective layer of pre-mask
- do final squeegee (with squeegee covered by thin towel) to get last water/air bubbles out

Is that kinda close?

Mine was air release vinyl - No water required

-Clean and clay bar
-Isopropyl alcohol
-Since mine was custom I laid down the knifeless tape
-Isopropyl alcohol
-removed backing
-put one side down and pulled taut
-did my best to do a 4 corner pull (watched a few videos)
-used heat as necessary to stretch and heal
-pulled knifeless tape

I know this isn't exactly what you were looking for. sorry.

[Glen e]

It all depends what type of vinyl you have. Either wet or dry. If it's wet , the only thing I would add is when you're laying down those big pieces, A second set of hands really helps to initially position them. Then start squeegeeing

[00 Trans Ram]

It's a wet vinyl. Directions are basically the above.

That 2nd set of hands is what I need - you're right.