Nismo - Vinyl Side Decals - On / Off

[Sinista32]

Hi. A Question I can't find the answer to using the search function.

Quality vinyl decals.

Can you take them off after a few years and do they wreck your paint/clear coates ?

If so is it easily repairable with a fine/medium cut and polish ?

My R32 GTR is garaged daily if that makes a difference.

Looking for something like this: to put on something like that

Edit: After posting I thought I'd go off and play with Paint.net to mock this hack up.

[INFLYTmelb]

Hi Mate,

being a signwriter by trade, and having install graphics to 100s of vehicles throughout the years, id say, IF quality vinyls are used, and the application is done correctly, you shouldn't have any issues.

upon removal, you'll need Prepsol, cloths, and some patience, and the panels will come up good as new.

I recommend getting a professional installer to do the job, to ensure its done to a high standard.

Any more questions, feel free to ask

[Sinista32]

thanks mate for a quick response.

Any more questions and I'll send a pm.

I'm still in 2 minds after mocking it up

[Shell]

I say yes! Would be like Micks was, but red instead of blue!

[Sinista32]

thanks Shell, and Levin will keep thinking bout it

[w34ponGT]

is it true hologram only lasts 6months?

[INFLYTmelb]

yeah, the 'Holosheen' film, which is 'foil based' so to speak. it'll go 'yellow' within 6mths, depending on the UV and heat exposure it comes into contact with, and personally, i HATE using it, i hate working with it, becuase its very thick, not like the premium vinyls that we use. It aint that great.

And another thing, DONT EVER apply it directly to paintwork, always put a black or colour underneath it, or prepare to repaint the panel(s)

[Sinista32]

Ok - so what to use and how to go about it?

I don't mind getting the Pro's to apply

[Waxhead]

Will look awesome !! Should look something like this. What's not to like!!

Edited January 29, 2013 by Waxhead

[Sinista32]

Oh yeah

[Spunky Munky]

Racing decals and stickers are a thing of the past !! Suggest you not do anything to it!

[RusH_]

One thing to consider Sinista, is that if your car gets a lot of sun/UV and you leave the graphics on for a long period of time, it is likely that when you remove it you will notice the difference in paint fade as the paint under the graphics will look newer than the paint around it.

I'm not 100% but i think a cut and polish may solve that issue should it occur...

[Captain Natro]

Racing decals and stickers are a thing of the past !! Suggest you not do anything to it!

Pfft, do what you want mate... I have nismo vinyls and a few companies I have used on my car (rear Window, not a fan of it on the sides) but you get the point. Stuff haters lol

[ShyBoi]

I've had vinyls on the side of my car for 4 years, no issues when they were removed from paint. It all depends on current paint condition when you apply it. Mine was freshly painted, so had good clear coat on it.

[Sinista32]

Thanks Daniel - had mine qulaity resprayed last year