Skyline Gallery - Page 20

Lord_HelmetR34 · #**286** 01-03-2004, 07:03 PM

For laughs, I thought I would post this pic of my skyline on XmodsRC and of course it was rejected. Needless to say I sent them an e-mail and basically told them off. Non Xmods body??!! What are they.... blind?

JDMDrifter · #**287** 01-03-2004, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by shadowblade
If they are waterslide decals, cut out the decal you want, then dip it into water for like 10 seconds, set it on a towel, wait a few until the decal loosens and can be slid around on the paper, Then slide it onto your car where you want it. smoothe it out and let it dry.

Thanks a lot.

shadowblade · #**288** 01-03-2004, 07:32 PM

Just remember, Practice makes perfect. Dont get too discouraged if the first few get messed up. Keep trying.

JDMDrifter · #**289** 01-03-2004, 07:35 PM

Thanks, yeah, it comes with duplicates of most so I dont have to worry as much. I'll post some pictures as soon as I get them.

JDMDrifter · #**290** 01-03-2004, 08:15 PM

Ok, I got 'em on. The first few were pretty difficult but I got a lot better at it. I can't show pictures yet because I'm on the wrong computer.

kasper01001 · #**291** 01-03-2004, 08:54 PM

hey Lord_HelmetR34 how'd u get those nismo rims!?

JDMDrifter · #**292** 01-03-2004, 09:01 PM

Aren't they just the TE37-style wheels(I'm not sure who they say they're made by) that come with the Wheel Upgrade but with Nismo stickers?

kasper01001 · #**293** 01-03-2004, 09:19 PM

O stupid me, .:hitting himself on the head:.

Lord_HelmetR34 · #**294** 01-04-2004, 12:09 AM

JDM, you're half right. They are the TE-37 style wheels, but I couldn't find decals small enough, so I hand painted them on.

JDMDrifter · #**295** 01-04-2004, 12:19 AM

Wow, very nice, that takes a lot of skill to paint something that tiny, and the rest of your car is also beautifully done. It's always good when the quality of the paint is better than factory, as it looks like it is.

97PrizmLsi · #**296** 01-04-2004, 12:51 AM

Lord_Helmet, props man, that is one badass skyline. I love the color and especially the white rims. My burgundy civic is on whites too, check it out in the civic gallery.

midget_man1387 · #**297** 01-04-2004, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shadowblade
If they are waterslide decals, cut out the decal you want, then dip it into water for like 10 seconds, set it on a towel, wait a few until the decal loosens and can be slid around on the paper, Then slide it onto your car where you want it. smoothe it out and let it dry.

exactly. And this goes for anyone else: when you apply them, put the whole setup on the car in the area that you want and slide it off onto the car. make sure it stays wet enough so that if you need to, you can adjust. Also, don't be afraid to add water to keep it moist enought o move. then when you're done, get off all the water either with a towel(VERY CARFULLY) or like your hand and then I definitely recommend putting on a clearcoat!

shadowblade · #**298** 01-04-2004, 02:41 PM

I 100% agree with that. Dont forget the clear coat. unless you like repairing or replacing them all the time. Makes it look better too.

JDMDrifter · #**299** 01-04-2004, 02:45 PM

Well, I put them in the windows so they don't really stand a chance of being damaged. I don't have any clearcoat right now, but maybe I'll pick some up.

midget_man1387 · #**300** 01-04-2004, 04:19 PM

lol you'd be quite surprised to kno you can easily lose decals that way... they can rip quickly, and you can't wash the car if you need to, quite obviously because they will slide off lol... yes, get a clearcoat as quickly as possible