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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-28-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By kenchan
postup some picts when you're done platinum! :p ...

postup some picts when you're done platinum! :p


ive had great luck with this store. :)

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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-09-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By kenchan
yah, that's wat i said.... picts pls. :D

yah, that's wat i said.... picts pls. :D
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-09-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By kenchan
:confused: :p

:confused: :p
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-08-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
So, how it turn out? :D

So, how it turn out? :D
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 11:17 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By kenchan
yah, just dont cut it ON the car cause you can...

yah, just dont cut it ON the car cause you can end up scratching the trim. if you have excess it's best you peel back the area that you over shot, use the sharp small scissors i posted above and...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By kenchan
hahaha, patience. you'll like the final...

hahaha, patience. you'll like the final results...well, if done correctly. :p
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
yah, it definitely takes patience to do. :D ...

yah, it definitely takes patience to do. :D

the heat will help form the shape and will make the overlay wrap around the corners for the final touch. basically you "have" to use heat to get it...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
i use the crease marks as initial guide and then...

i use the crease marks as initial guide and then use a pen to draw lines, cut the template with scissors, etc. if i cut too much i use masking tape from both sides and re-try. it's all trial and...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
oh yah, dont forget the mini LED flashlight to...

oh yah, dont forget the mini LED flashlight to inspect your work. :D

http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/GriotsGarage/32844?$detail$

12 LED Flashlight - Lighting & Power - In Your Garage - Griot's...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
here's the small embossing heat gun i use. ...

here's the small embossing heat gun i use. mine's a different color but pretty much the same thing.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31v5GAbeMkL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
yes, blowdriver will work just fine. you dont...

yes, blowdriver will work just fine. you dont need a whole lot of heat.

i use these small fiskar scissors to do precise cutting on the vinyl.
...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
yes, mines is a perfect fit over the entire trim....

yes, mines is a perfect fit over the entire trim. i used my heatgun and a squeegee to press the wrap portion into the opening of the switch so that it does not obstruct the volume rocker itself. ...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
:D hahahaha, its the same as the others. Piece...

:D hahahaha, its the same as the others. Piece of paper over the trim, use a stylus or nails to press and trace the overall size and dim, do a rough cut with scissors, go back to your trim and use a...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-07-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
thanks vancouverz34! :p

thanks vancouverz34! :p
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-05-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
can't forget the visors. :p ...

can't forget the visors. :p

http://www.the370z.com/members/kensan-albums-diy-photo-picture17781-visor2.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/kensan-albums-diy-photo-picture17780-visor1.jpg

i...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-03-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
basically all the pieces including the b-pillar i...

basically all the pieces including the b-pillar i made a template first and traced it to the backside of the 3M sheets. remember to flip the template over otherwise you get a mirror image vinyl. ...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-03-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
couple more... top triangle trim on the door...

couple more...

top triangle trim on the door by the handle...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kensan-albums-diy-photo-picture17621-door-top-trim.jpg

and steering wheel trim (volume up/down...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-03-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
i already have CF fangs so im all set. :tup: i...

i already have CF fangs so im all set. :tup: i just got the 4ft roll. it's perfect for doing interior and the b-pillars. i still got some left. i was hoping to do the guage hats but i have to...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-03-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
looking good, tongman! :tup: i could see...

looking good, tongman! :tup: i could see myself doing the front fang but that rear looked pretty intimidating! (so i just bought the fujimura auto diffuser for that :icon17: )

well done.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-03-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
yah, just make sure you clean the area with...

yah, just make sure you clean the area with rubbing alcohol before (the side and wraparound back side edge), make your template, cut it to size, dry place it onto the trim, heat it a little bit, use...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-02-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
my 3M sheet came in as well so made below... :p ...

my 3M sheet came in as well so made below... :p


http://www.the370z.com/members/kenchan-albums-random-shots-2-picture17574-b-pillar.jpg

didn't have to remove and wrapped around the sides.
...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-02-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
Not bad! Especially for first trial I think it...

Not bad! Especially for first trial I think it looks pretty damn good! :D

Man, my CF roll tracking# shows still no movement. :(
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-01-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
Nice! I should be getting my small roll real...

Nice! I should be getting my small roll real soon too. Can't wait to start my project.

Be careful removing the B-Pillar covers as I've read some folks breaking the tabs. Not that you can't...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-01-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
no door handles or the entire car, but i think i...

no door handles or the entire car, but i think i too am going to do the B-Pillars on mine. one of my buddies showed me his car bits he did with this same 3M stuff and i was amazed how CLEAN it...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-28-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,904
Posted By kenchan
:tup: hahaha, this is very cool.

:tup: hahaha, this is very cool.
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