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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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I got it from Scion Sport Tuning, pm XBBOY, Nilo should have them. Actually i don't have a picture of it installed yet and i have had it for a while. I just took some pictures recently I'll see if you can see it if not I'll try to take some and post up.
Old Mar 24, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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a cheaper way to spread out the water when applying the applique is to just use a credit card instead of the bondo applicator...
Old Mar 24, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Eh, I installed mine myself without using any water...just peel it and stick. It's not rocket science and they even give you two little notches to show you where to line it up. Mine is perfect.
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cierrecart
Eh, I installed mine myself without using any water...just peel it and stick. It's not rocket science...
The water instructions assume some people are going to get it stuck on 1/4" off, or have a wrinkle or air bubble. If you trust yourself, dry is the way.
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by hawaiiguy
a cheaper way to spread out the water when applying the applique is to just use a credit card instead of the bondo applicator...
A credit card, being stiff and sharp, is also good for scraping ice off the windshield or candle wax off a table, where the tapered edge of a bondo applicator is too soft and gentle.

However those qualities also allow the bondo applicator to follow the curve of the bumper to press out bubbles, and pass firmly over the painted surfaces around the edges of the applique, without scratching or scraping. For only $3.
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