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tazman · 05-30-2016, 02:21 PM

Can anyone give me their opinion on how hard it would be to install a decal on the outside of the rear window? http://fastdecals.com/shop/comic-car...l-sticker.html I was thinking of putting that on the outside of the rear window making it as big as I could to fill in from top to bottom. I found the gill stripes easy enough to do applying them wet but this will be much bigger so I'm not sure how difficult it would be.

Thanks
Tom

TangoMike · 05-30-2016, 03:42 PM

Depends on the material. I've always used vinyl and found it quite easy to apply. But if you're going big as you can you'd probably need a bit more patience and don't rush it. The other problem is access. Even a small decal in the centre of the rear window can be a pain if you can't reach it. So you have to decide how you're going to do it: going to climb on the trunk? Have a ladder on the side?

It's doable, but I personally wouldn't recommend something big if you haven't done it before (and the small stripes don't count) I'm also sure you could find someone to do it. Around here there's and shop that does vinyl installs on your own stuff (or stuff they order) because they don't make the decals. I sign shop may or may not do it for you.

jrhagen · 05-30-2016, 03:48 PM

This vinyl sticker is only 3x9. Because of the location, it was a PITA.

tazman · 05-31-2016, 10:55 AM

Thanks guys I guess I will check with a local shop before I order to see what they say. It is something I want to try it myself and I am meticulous but that makes me picky also.

Dizzy82 · 05-31-2016, 02:24 PM

Please tell me the decal will be perforated and won't block your vision out the rear window.

tazman · 05-31-2016, 02:29 PM

No it would not be perforated but I don't know how much of a difference it will be with the dark tint I have on it now. It is something I have been thinking about though and why I would like to put it on myself so if it does not workout I am just out the price of the decal.

1Coopgt · 05-31-2016, 08:14 PM

Not sure what the laws are in you state are but I can't imagine that would be very legal . With out perforations I imagine you will get a ticket pretty quick . Good luck .

tazman · 06-01-2016, 02:13 AM

My understanding is with a side mirror on the passenger side I should be fine.

jrhagen · 06-01-2016, 07:41 AM

I know in some states visibility is not required if you have a passenger side mirror. Think about box vans.

1Coopgt · 06-01-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

I know in some states visibility is not required if you have a passenger side mirror. Think about box vans.

True True . Good luck OP .

mushin77 · 06-01-2016, 08:33 PM

i see you pulling the car into your garage and making a sling allowing you to hang from the ceiling or rafters like superman while you try to steady yourself enough to apply the decal.

please take pics of the whole process.

tazman · 06-01-2016, 09:05 PM

I can reach past the center of the car from the ground at the top of the window. If I try it I will apply it wet and use a second person to help lay it on the window then I would work the water and air out from the sides. I stopped by one local place and they said it would be about $75 but didn't seem real interested in applying a product they did not supply. I am going to order the sticker then go to the people who tinted my windows with the sticker and see what they say.

tazman · 06-08-2016, 08:11 PM

I got a local Specialist shop to install it for me for $25 and I think it came out good. Rear visibility is a little worse but I can see through his legs good to see right behind me.
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nosmr2 · 06-08-2016, 10:42 PM

If you leave the decal on long enough it will not fade as the rest of the tint fades. So when you finally pull it off you'll still see it in darker tint.

05-30-2016, 02:21 PM	#1
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	Window decal Can anyone give me their opinion on how hard it would be to install a decal on the outside of the rear window? http://fastdecals.com/shop/comic-car...l-sticker.html I was thinking of putting that on the outside of the rear window making it as big as I could to fill in from top to bottom. I found the gill stripes easy enough to do applying them wet but this will be much bigger so I'm not sure how difficult it would be. Thanks Tom

05-30-2016, 03:48 PM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	This vinyl sticker is only 3x9. Because of the location, it was a PITA. Attached Images

05-31-2016, 02:24 PM	#5
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Please tell me the decal will be perforated and won't block your vision out the rear window. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

05-31-2016, 08:14 PM	#7
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	Not sure what the laws are in you state are but I can't imagine that would be very legal . With out perforations I imagine you will get a ticket pretty quick . Good luck . __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

06-01-2016, 08:33 PM	#11
mushin77 Drives: 2015 Commerative Edition 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 89 View My Garage	i see you pulling the car into your garage and making a sling allowing you to hang from the ceiling or rafters like superman while you try to steady yourself enough to apply the decal. please take pics of the whole process. __________________ Factory Installed "Mods": Body Color Splitter, ZL1 Spoiler, Commemorative Edition 20 Inch Wheels w/ P-Zero's, CE Edition Badges, CE Silver and Red Accent Stripe, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Leather Wrapped Shift Knob, Adrenaline Red Leather Dash Accents, Commemorative Edition sill plates. Adrenaline Red stitching throughout. My Installed Mods: Cold Air Inductions - cold air intake.

05-30-2016, 03:42 PM	#2
TangoMike Drives: 2012 2ls RS V6 Auto Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 86	Depends on the material. I've always used vinyl and found it quite easy to apply. But if you're going big as you can you'd probably need a bit more patience and don't rush it. The other problem is access. Even a small decal in the centre of the rear window can be a pain if you can't reach it. So you have to decide how you're going to do it: going to climb on the trunk? Have a ladder on the side? It's doable, but I personally wouldn't recommend something big if you haven't done it before (and the small stripes don't count) I'm also sure you could find someone to do it. Around here there's and shop that does vinyl installs on your own stuff (or stuff they order) because they don't make the decals. I sign shop may or may not do it for you.

05-31-2016, 10:55 AM	#4
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	Thanks guys I guess I will check with a local shop before I order to see what they say. It is something I want to try it myself and I am meticulous but that makes me picky also.

05-31-2016, 02:29 PM	#6
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	No it would not be perforated but I don't know how much of a difference it will be with the dark tint I have on it now. It is something I have been thinking about though and why I would like to put it on myself so if it does not workout I am just out the price of the decal.

06-01-2016, 02:13 AM	#8
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	My understanding is with a side mirror on the passenger side I should be fine.

06-01-2016, 07:41 AM	#9
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I know in some states visibility is not required if you have a passenger side mirror. Think about box vans.

06-01-2016, 09:05 PM	#12
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	I can reach past the center of the car from the ground at the top of the window. If I try it I will apply it wet and use a second person to help lay it on the window then I would work the water and air out from the sides. I stopped by one local place and they said it would be about $75 but didn't seem real interested in applying a product they did not supply. I am going to order the sticker then go to the people who tinted my windows with the sticker and see what they say.

06-08-2016, 08:11 PM	#13
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	I got a local Specialist shop to install it for me for $25 and I think it came out good. Rear visibility is a little worse but I can see through his legs good to see right behind me. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Roto-Fab intake, 2" TSP headers, JRE 125 package and tune. 2015 2LT RS overkill tune, 80MM throttle body with JacFab spacer, ported intake manifold and Roto-Fab cold air intake. Vitesse throttle controller.

06-08-2016, 10:42 PM	#14
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	If you leave the decal on long enough it will not fade as the rest of the tint fades. So when you finally pull it off you'll still see it in darker tint. __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion