Bat's guide to applying Vinyl Overlays
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Bat's guide to applying Vinyl Overlays
Finally, a step by step on how to apply my Vinyl Overlays, particularly on curved surfaces! Moderators, feel free to sticky this 
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1. Make sure surface is clean before starting.
2. Peel Overlay from backing and dip in a bucket of warm soap and water. I usually squirt just a dab of dishwashing liquid in a bucket and fill it halfway.
3. Carefully place Overlay on surface, and position it.
4. Once you have the Overlay placed exactly where you want it. Start by heating up one end. This will help the vinyl become pliable and easy to work with.
5. Then, take a squeegy or credit card and wrap it in a soft damp cloth to prevent scratching the Overlay. Start by applying pressure from one end and slowly work your way across the center of it.
6. Now, you may be discouraged because of all the wrinkles towards the ends. Don't be. Begin heating the sides up.
7. Now, slowly work your squeegy from the middle outward. Do it slowly. This will ensure the vinyl is dispursed evenly over the surface.
8. Any overlapping areas can be tucked under the edges. Again, use a hairdryer, then tuck Overlay.
9. Tada!
.1. Make sure surface is clean before starting.
2. Peel Overlay from backing and dip in a bucket of warm soap and water. I usually squirt just a dab of dishwashing liquid in a bucket and fill it halfway.
3. Carefully place Overlay on surface, and position it.
4. Once you have the Overlay placed exactly where you want it. Start by heating up one end. This will help the vinyl become pliable and easy to work with.
5. Then, take a squeegy or credit card and wrap it in a soft damp cloth to prevent scratching the Overlay. Start by applying pressure from one end and slowly work your way across the center of it.
6. Now, you may be discouraged because of all the wrinkles towards the ends. Don't be. Begin heating the sides up.
7. Now, slowly work your squeegy from the middle outward. Do it slowly. This will ensure the vinyl is dispursed evenly over the surface.
8. Any overlapping areas can be tucked under the edges. Again, use a hairdryer, then tuck Overlay.
9. Tada!
I hear you are making the 1 piece vynil now for the rear? I remember I complained about this being 2 pieces, and you told me not a lot of people have experience putting them on. It sucks because everyone asks me, are those bat's overlay's? And I say yes, but they don't like how you can see its 2 pieces... Any chance of sending over some 1 piece instead for your loyal customer
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wow, i didn't think there would be so many wrinkles. But in the end they come out and the final product looks fine so i guess they are worth it 
What i would like to know is what it looks like when it's dry the portion of the tailight inside the trunk and right under the tailight where you have to wedge it in.
Got pics of those places?
What i would like to know is what it looks like when it's dry the portion of the tailight inside the trunk and right under the tailight where you have to wedge it in.
Got pics of those places?
received my headlight, sidemarker, and rear turnsignal overlays. they turned out awesome. i have a few rough spots but thats b/c i didnt know how to do it first. they looks great. thanks bat.
