Hello,

I'm about to put replacement door decals on my '89 IROC-Z. Old decals are off and the paint is clean and clear of debris. Are there special tips on re-applying new decals? The new decals arrived without application instructions.The Chevy dealership had no instructions or tips to offer, except take it to the body shop and have them apply them.

I prefer to do it myself. Thanks in advance for your feedback,
Charlie

 

Pre fit them. Factory suplied decals usualy have marks or notches on the transfer film on where to place them. Tape them to the car with making tape and stand back and see if they are straight. make some measurments also but looking is the best. When you have them taped where you want them to go put another piece of tape along the edge of the transfer film onto the body and draw a line off the film onto the tape. Do it in a few spots to line them all up.
Mix up some dish soap and water in a spray bottle. You don't want the foam but a slimmy feel to it. Spray it onto the body heavy enough to wash whatever dust off and some on the deacl as you peel the paper off. Thos will allow it to slid around. Don't do it when its hot! It will dry to fast and you won't be able to move it. Use a plastic squeegie, like a bondo spreader to work the bubble and water out. Start from the inside and work out. A credit car also works well. Just don't break it!
Leave the transfer film on and go to the other side and do it. I would run my hand on the transfer film and I could feel bubbles. Then run my hand and alloow friction and body heat to warm the decal up to help dry it. If it was large I would have the area warmed with a heat lamp.
Once its dry enough take the transfer film and fold it back and slowly peel it off making sure not to pull up the decal. If it pulls up then its not dry and needs mo squeeging. Press firmly. I would fold the transfer film back over the film and as I pull it off press where its coming off.

 

Thank you MadMikeZ28. The info you offered really helps. Thanks again.

It's great to have this forum as a source of info on Camaros.

 

Decals are on. It looks marvelous! Thanks for the help. Of course, I had to take it for a spin to show off the new "do". I passed a school bus driver who I thought was going to fall off his seat looking at my Z.

Gotta love it!

 

Any pictures of your car?

 

Yes, I do. I leave for vacation tomorrow. I'll try to post them in about two weeks.

 

Before



After

 

The before and after shots look the same to me....nuttin there actually!