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Old 6/9/05, 10:00 AM
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I ordered a Matte Black taillight panel decal from graphics express and was wondering if anyone has any experience applying. What worked best or what to stay away from..
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I applied GT300 stripes to my wife's vert. Now, while not the same item, the base 3M material is the same as should be the application process. Follow the instructions from Graphics Express completely and you should have an easy time of it. Just remember to clean-clean-clean the surface, use clean hands and tools, and squegee from the center out to the edges after you get it where you want it. Best of luck with your application!


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hey #6 fan do you have the website for that, because I am looking for the taillight kit to purchase now that the weather is nice. You bought the vinyl that goes around and in between the taillights right??

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Originally posted by 05WindveilGT@June 9, 2005, 11:11 AM
hey #6 fan do you have the website for that, because I am looking for the taillight kit to purchase now that the weather is nice. You bought the vinyl that goes around and in between the taillights right??

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No, but I do have a solution I ike a bit better

Real taillight panel just like the original
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http://www.graphic-express.com/ford_...05_mustang.htm

The graphics express website as requested..
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Originally posted by SilverHorseRacing@June 9, 2005, 11:19 PM
No, but I do have a solution I ike a bit better

Real taillight panel just like the original
That still looks like a photochop. Do you have a better pic of that panel?
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I bought a decal panel off of ebay. It was easy to apply. Just use the solution (water/soap/alcohol) as mentioned. I soaked the car panel and the back of the decal. It slid right on. Then squeegie it off. Be careful and use a soft squeegie. I kept squeegie-ing it until it did not move. I also rolled the edges with my fingers to make sure the edges stuck. They did not look like they would at first, but they do.


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Originally posted by Kluski@June 10, 2005, 8:43 AM
I bought a decal panel off of ebay. It was easy to apply. Just use the solution (water/soap/alcohol) as mentioned. I soaked the car panel and the back of the decal. It slid right on. Then squeegie it off. Be careful and use a soft squeegie. I kept squeegie-ing it until it did not move. I also rolled the edges with my fingers to make sure the edges stuck. They did not look like they would at first, but they do.



Did you have to take the emblem off or was there already a hole cut in the center?
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Finally got it installed.. Here it is...
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pic 2
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Originally posted by #6Fan@June 10, 2005, 9:23 AM
http://www.graphic-express.com/ford_...05_mustang.htm

The graphics express website as requested..


This page does not show the solid panel decal you have and I find no other page, so what am my missing?

Thanks
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Just click on the link that says tail panel.
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:bang: For some reason I thought it was only the panel stripes.

Another ? Does the Matt in sunlight show the color prisomes like the mirrors and the Matt Black on Mach 1 Decals and spoiler? Because that is what type of vinyl I'm interested in.
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I don't know how to answer that Q... All I can say is that it is a Semi-Gloss. Looks really good.. You can order sample vinyl from the website before you make your final decision.
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Originally posted by #6Fan@June 10, 2005, 9:25 PM
Did you have to take the emblem off or was there already a hole cut in the center?
Sorry for the late response. And I am sure you already know the answer since you have yours installed, but for the others - No you do not have to remove the emblem. There is already a hole cut out.
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That looks good on MG. Nice touch.
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Finally got r done... Now I just need to find a nice matte clack hood stripe...
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