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02-12-2010, 09:20 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Black Manual 3 door Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Racing / Rally Stripes
Ok, well I thought that I would be able to do this, and still think that I can, but I am running into some snags. How do I deal with the rear bumper where the licence plate curves in? See photo below. (My thoughts are to use my vinyl cutter and cut out the curve, but would that look wierd?) The other part that I am having trouble with is the top of the hatchback. How do I get the vinyl to bend around the curve without causing creases or bubbles? Again see photo below. I haven't gotten to the front bumper, but it doesn't look too difficult. Here are a couple pictures of where I am on the project, but its not looking too bad. The color scheme I have chosen for my yaris is black, yellow and white. Not for the steelers as some have suggested, but for my favorite japanese baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. I spent last year in japan on a study abroad program and fell in love with the baseball team. I will be cutting out some logos for somewhere on the car, I havent decided yet. Any thoughts or tips on the areas that I have stated (top of the hatch and rear bumper) would be greatly appreciated?
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02-12-2010, 09:27 PM
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Nice them stripes got to go all the way down man
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02-12-2010, 09:33 PM
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Drives: 2010 Black Manual 3 door Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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i know, im not finished yet, but the back is giving me some issues, but ill get it figured out eventually
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02-12-2010, 09:36 PM
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If u need some help with anything let me know man as long as I aint working its all good and Nolan might be able to help as well
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02-12-2010, 09:50 PM
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You know we gonna have to put some HIDs some rims and all that good stuff
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02-12-2010, 10:01 PM
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Drives: 2010 Black Manual 3 door Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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i know, i was looking at getting some used rims and getting them powder coated or paint them myself with a yellow that matches the stripes. Im getting it tinted tomorrow morning. There is a long list of things I want go get done, but time and money stipulate when that can be done
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02-12-2010, 10:06 PM
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USAF_SrA_E-4
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What size wheels u looking for ?
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02-12-2010, 10:08 PM
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Drives: 2010 Black Manual 3 door Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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maybe something that fits stock tires, or some 16's but i dont think i want to go any bigger than that
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02-12-2010, 10:09 PM
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lol I got some 18s
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02-12-2010, 10:59 PM
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Right beside you, wave
Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
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awesome. another Louisville owner. I know a vinyl guy in crestwood that might be able to help you finish.
A heat gun and windex will help with the curves and bubbles. I have a tool that applies an even amount of pressure on the vinyl no matter what shape the surface is.
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02-14-2010, 10:11 PM
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I ♥ Yaris
Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Indianapolis IN
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seeing this makes me want to put some vinyl stripes on my car, but I'm sure they would turn out shit...I think i would lay it out with painters tape first...
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02-14-2010, 11:04 PM
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Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007
Location: Huntington Bch, CA
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I like stripes, though I think I would like them a bit wider.
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02-15-2010, 02:13 AM
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I ♥ Yaris
Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Indianapolis IN
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+1 and maybe apart a little wider... like the width of the license plate
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02-17-2010, 10:37 PM
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Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SoCal, Edwards AFB
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Use dish soap and water mix, instead of the windex.
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02-26-2011, 05:18 AM
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Drives: 2010 Black/Orange YRX Join Date: Jul 2010
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Hope this gives you some ideas! |
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03-18-2011, 05:22 PM
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03-18-2011, 06:36 PM
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Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007
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^ That's the best I've ever seen; the treatment at the ends is PERFECT
 but.... the steering wheel.... is on the wrong side!
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03-19-2011, 12:32 AM
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Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Keremeos BC
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Hell, yeah, there must be an extra 5mph right there...
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