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Topic: How To Apply Graphics To A Tail Tank
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February 09, 2013 at
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With the curved surface, what is the best way to apply a cut vinyl number to a sprint car tail tank?
Any help would be great. Thanks!
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February 09, 2013 at
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Smaller is easier.
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February 09, 2013 at
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use a little heat
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February 09, 2013 at
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I was gonna just say use a Hot air gun.
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February 10, 2013 at
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apply them wet, a drop of dish soap and water in a spray bottle. spray tank and apply, plan on taking your time, but you will get them. let stand over night when finished. 
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February 11, 2013 at
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Yes, for sure use some heat (heat gun or hair dryer). It makes the vinyl more pliable. Just don't overheat it or it can melt the vinyl and/or break down the adhesive glue backing. A small amount of application fluid or soapy water (a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle of warmish water) can help, but heating afterward will also help by softening the vinyl and keeping it from scrunching or edge peeling due to the material having 'memory'. And stock up on patience. You're going to need it Good luck
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February 11, 2013 at
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It depends on what type of vinyl you are using. If you are using air release vinyl heat only. This is what they use on wraps. If you are using regular vinyl wetter is better followed with some heat.
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February 12, 2013 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: SLINK51 on February 09 2013 at 07:24:25 PM
I was gonna just say use a Hot air gun.
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you did say it. lol
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February 12, 2013 at
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Check out KKR video.
Its not on the tail tank, but here you see them applying a little heat to the vinyl at the 1:15 mark on panels.
Great little video.
http://vimeo.com/album/219867/video/58567364
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February 12, 2013 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: texdel on February 12 2013 at 09:53:38 PM
Check out KKR video.
Its not on the tail tank, but here you see them applying a little heat to the vinyl at the 1:15 mark on panels.
Great little video.
http://vimeo.com/album/219867/video/58567364
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uhhhhhhhhhhhh..... WOW !
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February 14, 2013 at
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MICRO9L...what would you know about applying vinyl? they have that stuff in Holmes County
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February 15, 2013 at
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A lot of printable, wrap vinyl is not air release. Trust me, I know :/ Haha
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February 16, 2013 at
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Hey chief , I figured that was the same as the ones we apply to the buggy horses butts!
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