Project: Taillight Covers
Materials
- Vinyl Sticker Material available at StickerCity *Look for the Vinyl Sunshade*
- Razor Knife
- Window Cleaner and Paper Towels
- Ruler
- Sewing Needle or Pin
*Optional*
- Protractor with razor knife attached (Used to make perfect circles)
Method
Step 1 - Thoroughly clean your taillights with the Window cleaner, and then dry them. Make sure there is no dirt around the edges of the taillight housing or else the Vinyl will not adhere as well.
Step 2 - Take your ruler and pre-measure/write down where your lights are so when its time to cut out your shapes in the vinyl you know where the brightest part(s) of the taillight will be.
Step 3 - Now its time to apply the vinyl to the actual taillight. This may have to be done in two or three separate pieces because it is extremely difficult to apply a single piece of vinyl without bubbles and seams. Especially because our taillights have a curve at the end. You may find it helpful to lightly mist the taillight with Window cleaner before applying the vinyl so that you may "slide" it along. Try working out all the bubbles you can during this part of installation, although don't worry if a few escape you, later these can be popped. Repeat Step 2 & 3 for other side
Step 4 - After your vinyl is applied to the taillights, you can now begin cutting out the shapes that you want for you lights. I choose to make 2 circles and an semioval(the protractor tool REALLY helps), Just make sure not to press to hard on the light because you will cut the surface of the plastic.
Step 5 - Use your pin to pop and smooth out any extra bubbles in the vinyl.
Step 6 - Enjoy you excellent looking taillights.
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