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Formula413
08-01-2010, 05:48 PM
Just got done putting some new vinyl decals on the car.

BEFORE

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/atd413/Car/decalsbefore.jpg

AFTER

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/atd413/Car/decalsafter.jpg

Talk about a world of difference. I can't believe how much this improved the look of the back of the car. The LT1 badge has been there for a while, I got that off eBay. The bird in the filler panel and the PONTIAC inserts I got from Brent Franker, you can see all his decals HERE (http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/vinyl/vinyl.htm). Those decals are in silver, which has some metal flake in it. The bird is easy to apply, since it has a backing to apply it with. The PONTIAC inserts are pretty difficult to apply, if you get those read the instructions carefully and take your time. The bird also came with a "Formula" badge to go above the bird, but I didn't apply that since I already have a Formula badge on the bumper. For $20 for both of those you can't beat it, they look great. Now if I can just get an antenna base the car will be looking halfway decent.
ILuvPizzaTimes10
08-01-2010, 06:02 PM
DAMN!!! those look AWESOME!!!
84ta406
08-01-2010, 06:04 PM
Looks good, my dad has the pontiac in red on his T/A and it was a PITA to put on as well.
941LE
08-01-2010, 06:14 PM
looking good alex
*LS1* Queen
08-01-2010, 10:14 PM
looks good!
ls6monte
08-01-2010, 11:57 PM
Very nice Alex!
Greenbird94ta
08-02-2010, 05:07 AM
nice!
DemonWithin99
08-02-2010, 08:02 AM
same exact ones I had on my 94. (same color car, and decals). just be mindful of the mold issues that can occur with the type of vinyl they use.

after about 2.5-3yrs mine started to get darker and discolored. may have just been a bad batch, but they were still on the car when I sold it and all in one piece.

did you get the nose bird fill in too?
Formula413
08-02-2010, 12:19 PM
No, not going to do anything with the nose until it gets painted.

For what it's worth Brent Franker says the vinyl he uses is of very high quality and should last 7-10 years. Even if it doesn't, for that price I would just get new ones if these fade or discolor.
StuntmanMike
08-02-2010, 04:16 PM
Looks great, nice touch!
DemonWithin99
08-02-2010, 04:44 PM
yeah I got them from him back in 01' and I'll most likely be using him again when the time comes.

they def add to the appearance.
DAWG
08-02-2010, 05:29 PM
yeah looks great!
now all ya need is one of these!
http://www.cartype.com/pics/1243/full/81_starlight_black_se.jpg
Grovlet
08-04-2010, 11:23 PM
I've got similar 3M ones (Except Camaro & Z-28) and they've held up fine for ~10 yrs now... And mine are the reflective yellow, and have not faded.

I do remember the rear inset ones being a real pain too.

Looking good!!!
BrokenFeather78
08-06-2010, 12:47 AM
+139284756439 on the rear insert being a pain!

Lookin good Alex!
*LS1* Queen
08-06-2010, 03:59 AM
I do remember the rear inset ones being a real pain too.


Q-tips work wonders lol
DemonWithin99
08-06-2010, 07:50 AM
mine wasn't too bad, as long as you soap it up good (and yes q-tips work great) things should work in just fine...
frankzlt1
09-02-2010, 12:20 AM
big difference looks a hell of a lot better