Heat Gun Setting on Vinyl Stripes ??
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Heat Gun Setting on Vinyl Stripes ??
Anyone that has installed their own stripes or has some knowledge of the project; this question is for you.
When using a blowdryer (in my case a heat gun) do you have any idea of what heat setting should be used ?(approximate Degree)
The one I plan to use is variable from 250° - 1,100° with either 8cfm or 12cfm fan speed.
Just looking for a little info as I have had some serious trouble trying to install the front bumper pieces of my vinyl stripe kit without a heat gun.
Any tricks or tips would be GREATLY appreciated.
BTW the stripes are 12" wide if that matters.
When using a blowdryer (in my case a heat gun) do you have any idea of what heat setting should be used ?(approximate Degree)
The one I plan to use is variable from 250° - 1,100° with either 8cfm or 12cfm fan speed.
Just looking for a little info as I have had some serious trouble trying to install the front bumper pieces of my vinyl stripe kit without a heat gun.
Any tricks or tips would be GREATLY appreciated.
BTW the stripes are 12" wide if that matters.
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The wider the stripe the harder the install. Are your stripes precut to fit? I assuming they are not if you need to use a heatgun. Anyway, the lowest setting should be enough. If you heat it up to much you can damage it. I find using a torch works pretty good to. A lot faster at quickly heating up an area. In most cases, you can just use a hairdryer. Vinyl does not require a lot of heat when trying to shape it.
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I had to use heat to get my precut (BSM) pieces on the front and rear bumpers. I used my wife's hair dryer, mainly on the low setting. I don't have any idea of what the actual temperature was, but it was warm to the touch, not hot.
Here are more tips that may help, look at my post #5: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=47541
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Here are more tips that may help, look at my post #5: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=47541
Tom
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My installer did not use heat, but he did not wet the vinyl for the front bumper install. He went a little at a time and was able to stretch and pull where needed. Granted, he has done MANY of these. He did the front bumper in total less than 15 minutes.
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I used a hair dryer to get the front bumper done. I started on low to be safe, but eventually had to get it up to high. I had it about 3-4 inches away from the vinyl. When I cranked it to high, I thought for sure I was going to melt a hole into them, but thank heaven I didn't...the bumper got pretty darn hot too!
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Originally Posted by BuzzyStang05
I used a hair dryer to get the front bumper done. I started on low to be safe, but eventually had to get it up to high. I had it about 3-4 inches away from the vinyl. When I cranked it to high, I thought for sure I was going to melt a hole into them, but thank heaven I didn't...the bumper got pretty darn hot too!
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Amazing the things I justify buying, just to work on my car
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I know they are not expensive, I just have absolutely no other use for it.
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Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
Looks like I will be investing in a blowdryer ![Frown](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Amazing the things I justify buying, just to work on my car![Smile](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I know they are not expensive, I just have absolutely no other use for it.![Rollinglaugh](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/rollinglaugh.gif)
![Frown](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Amazing the things I justify buying, just to work on my car
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I know they are not expensive, I just have absolutely no other use for it.
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Originally Posted by tom281
Sure you do........blow dry parts of your engine compartment after washing it. Sometimes I use compressed air, but for shows I'll get 'er nice and dry with a little heat.
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