So I geuss they don't need to reprint it then?

What were you doing in SD? I'll be in OC next week end.

 

Thanks for sharing. Got a pic I can put on the website.

 

It is peeling in the same areas. But I will give it some time and hope it stays down. I was in SD for a week of work. Nice weather and the assignment wasn't bad either

 

Gladd you had some fun in SD.

You are going to be at the Dragon this year right

 

No doubt this year. Working on some car additions for MOTD to have you install. Might as well schedule me a full day now

 

we plan to bring both MINI's down to MOTD this year vs. the single Subaru with kayaks we brought last year.

still have some bubbles in my vinyl....razor blade time or leave it alone? warm sunny days are dwindling...

 

Give the bubbles at least 2 weeks. Anything left after that than you can pop them with a safty pin or needle.

A full day I guess we will have to book for like 3 am

No sweat we'll have you on the road in.....
20 Minutes

 

If it's OK with you, I'd like to have it shipped to either Carlos or myself, so he can do the install. I'm hoping that you and Carlos can have it arranged so I can just destress about it!

The bubbles haven't all gone yet, but I'm trying to be patient about that. We haven't had many warm sunny days, and besides I park in a garage while I'm at work. I really hope we only have to redo the rear, not the front as well!

Side note - I am VERY happy (and pleasantly surprised) to report that even though we thought the metallic-looking vinyl would block the Smart Tag / EZPass toll sensor signal, it doesn't! I am flying through the lanes just as easily as before, with my pass mounted in the same "stealthy" rear sunroof location.

 

I think I'm going to move my tag up there great idea!!!

 

I can't claim originality on that one...

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Note that ideally it should go at the VERY front part of the rear sunroof - so that most of it is actually hidden from the inside too (since there is a recess due to the extended headliner & shade). Also, as far as orientation, pretend you are mounting it on the front windshield, and then tilt it back. So instead of the arrows pointing up, they point backwards. Since the EZPass sensors in the toll booth are actually above the car, it makes sense that way.

 

I hate how it looks in the front window. Doing this as soon as I get home tonight

 

Added suggestion - cover the entire thing in black electrical tape. I did that, and it is even MORE stealthy... although I didn't cover the label part (but that part ends up in the recess above the headliner/shade).

 

Don't fret about the bubbles. It takes a while for them to go away. Even if you don't have sun it help to keep the car out in the day light. It's the UV that works the bubbles out give them a few weeks. If they are still there than you can go through and pop them with a needle.

I'll send that piece to Carlos along with some others. I'm sure he won't mind the business. Glad you don't have to move the sensor. that is a good spot for it.

 

Don't use a razor or a safety pin. You want to use a Silk Needle. It is very thin and strong. You shouldn't even see the pin hole.

 

A silk needle, is that in your sewing box Jay

 

NO! You were the one that told me about it, did you forget?

 

I think your remembering that conversation we had backwards, your the one that was trying to teach me how to PROPERLY sew, and what needle is used for what fabric.

 

What should I do about the wrinkling I have around some of the inner edges?

 

Hey, Mike, when you get a chance, can you send me an 'E'? Mine has just about had it. The other letters appear to be in good condition!

 

Pics of Mike's work are now posted on his site:
http://www.aestheticreations.net/dc2006.htm

 

Awesome! I see my car there. mdsbrain I love that flag he did he for you. I remember looking at it out in the parking lot when I was listening to your exhaust, it's really cool. How did you come up with the idea?

 

Feeling lazy to retype it so I will direct you to a previous post.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...&postcount=189

 

Lookit!!! It's me!!!

 

Those are some SERIOUSLY shiny stripes !! Love the chrome stripes look, very cool. Dang, I can almost make out the words on that t-shirt in the reflection ! (closest thing to "wow" emoticon I could find)

 

Mike I am STILL waiting for my wife's stripe !