best way to apply star wars side art??

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I have an atari sw upright...recently got the vinyl installed...and now need to apply side art. I only have one shot to get it right ..so before I attempt..I would like ideas on how to apply to make sure it stays straight as it is a large piece of side art...thanks!!
 
I tried looking at his crystal castles art job....heard it was "awesome"!! But the pics were no linger on there...:(





QUOTE=kjeffery;2007447]Soorry the professional side art installer noice87 is no longer on this site[/QUOTE]
 
Good luck with the install. Here's some inspiration for ya....

CrystalCastlesMoppet.jpg
 
patience

Side art-

patience #1in
measure out all the dimensions on the cabinet,
use blue tape in small bit or pencil to mark the lines for measure and level
when you get ready to remove the adhesive backing... only release a couple inches at one time
go slow
go slow

I usually start in the middle and go down first.
 
How do u start in the middle?




Side art-

patience #1in
measure out all the dimensions on the cabinet,
use blue tape in small bit or pencil to mark the lines for measure and level
when you get ready to remove the adhesive backing... only release a couple inches at one time
go slow
go slow

I usually start in the middle and go down first.
 
Side art-

patience #1in
measure out all the dimensions on the cabinet,
use blue tape in small bit or pencil to mark the lines for measure and level
when you get ready to remove the adhesive backing... only release a couple inches at one time
go slow
go slow

I usually start in the middle and go down first.

Everything said here. I lay my cabs on their side. You start in the middle by peeling it up on the side just enough to be able to get your scissors in and then cut across. Do this after you have it lined up and taped down on one half. I have pics of my DOT side art install in my restoration thread in my sig. It's not exactly what you'll be doing, but close. You could also try installing it using the wet technique. Since your application surface is perfectly sealed because your applying to vinyl, it should work well. That will give you room to move it around. Do a search for Rapid Tack. Haven't used the stuff, but I'm thinking about it.
 
As someone who has wrapped cars with vinyl, I can tell you that starting from the middle is the best way. Cabinets are flat, with no curves. These are incredibly easy to lay vinyl on.

Lay out your vinyl on the surface and tape down where you want it with blue painters tape.

Once you get it where you want it, tape it at the center mark. Remove the tape from the top portion of the project, and and roll the art back to the center where it is taped.

Generally when we print vinyl and transfer it to backing paper, we put a break in the paper in the center so we peel from the center, and roll the art out each side as we slowly peel the back paper off it. In this case, you will need to remove the backing paper to the center, and cut it removing it all at once.

In this instance, you will need another pair of hands to hold the artwork up off the surface to allow you to work in little chunks. Use a rubber vinyl scrapper, and work east to west doing an inch or two at a time to make sure there are no bubbles.

The finish you are laying it on is paramount for a good finish. If you have bumps or ripples in the paint, you're going to have a bear of a time.
 
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