fatbastard Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 OK...I picked these up the other day and when I got the instructions I was surprised to see they were a dry install. So I did a search and it seems a lot of people had a hard time getting these on nice and one thread mentioned "Lee's" method to use alcohol/water spray. So, those of you that have installed these how did you do it? Heat....dry...wet???? Please help, I don't want to screw it up. One thing that appeared to be a common issue was to do it when it was warm so I guess I have some time to figure this out....or see if Leeberbs will install for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 dang. your wagon will like just like mine:icon_wink i used the alcohol/water misting. i started with the front corner and slowly heated the film with a hair dryer. i left the back on and slowly unpeeled as the previous part was in place. to be honest, it isn't the best job but its hard to tell unless you really look close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 i just used a hair dryer and a dry install it sucked. Out of EVERYTHING i've done to my car, that was the hardest mod. I did a pretty crappy job and there's wrinkles, but no one sees them untill I point it out... so I guess all is good. looks great though http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1171.jpg My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 For whatever reason the dry method scares me...I just figure the water/alcohol mist would give you a little wiggle room which I might need since there isn't much overlap. What was the mix of the alcohol and water? Or should I really consider seeing if Leeberbs would do it and save the head/heartache? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 its the same mix he points out in a previous thread. i can't recall off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I tried it wet...won't work well. Dry is ok from more than three feet away. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/PatagonianGT/CIMG2302.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 i trusted the method leeberbs recommends and it worked ok for me. he has one of the best reputations for tint guys in the ny tristate area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I had lotsa trouble with the grafxwerks red-out film. Mainly I was just too impatient and worked in an outdoor environment that was far too cold... plus I tried stretching the film over the tail light like saran-wrap over a food container, which got it all out of shape. Don't stretch, just lay it down and work it with your thumbs. Wait until summer time when it's hot out, install in direct sunlight using a hair dryer as well... (I ended up buying used JDM tail lights in the end, and I love the look of them.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayoutwest Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I bought the rockblocker kit and paid my tint place $50. They came out perfect, but they said it was a huge pain in the ass to get them to go on without wrinkles or veins. Well worth the price to make sure it was done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 what were they...$15... I'd try it myself one more time before forking out for a tint shop.. $50, that's alot considering I got all 5 windows tinted for $170 My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 I think I'll end up giving it a try but I guess I'll wait till spring or our next 70 degree heat wave here. I think they were like 20 bucks delivered so it isn't a big deal. I just know I usually suck at things that take a lot of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 or you can try my route Click Here everyday:redface: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 I thought about doing a lighter smoke on the reverse and brake lights, wasn't sure about the tails so I figured I would try the reds first. Was that a kit or did you just use sheet vinyl and do your own thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 my own thing Click Here everyday:redface: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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