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Bubbles in CP overlay
« on: September 08, 2005, 02:36:27 pm »
I installed my cp overlay over the weekend and a few days later there were some bubbles.  Besides a pin-hole, are there any ways to get rid of them without removing the overlay?   Just looking for more ideas
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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2005, 02:43:54 pm »
Some people use the edge of a razor blade dragged against the overlay. It is very flat and if used at the right angle and pressure will not cut. How long has the overlay been down?

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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2005, 02:56:07 pm »
About 2-3 days.  I attached a pic.   I think I must have put the controls on too fast after laying the cp overlay
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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2005, 05:28:01 pm »
aw man, that looks pretty bad.  I don't think pin holes are even going to do it; there's too much material bunched up that will never lie flat.  From the looks of it your options are either to live with it or try again.

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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2005, 05:38:16 pm »
Is the trackball somehow applying pressure on the overlay to make it lift like that?

I ask because you said it took a day or so to show up.
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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2005, 06:33:13 pm »
Was the surface properly prepared (cleaned and perfectly flat) before laying down the overlay?
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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2005, 07:13:09 pm »
Is that Happ vinyl?  It looks a lot like the stuff I have used on several parts of my cab.  I must say that I have never had this occur once stuck down, but I have taken a few attempts to apply it well.  On some occasions I had bubbles/ripples in the vinyl but was fortunate enough to be able to lift it off and re-apply.  Is it stuck to a painted surface or wood?  If it is on paint you might be lucky enough to peel it off and try again...
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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2005, 09:13:55 pm »
It's on a painted surface.  THe bubbles did show up after I installed the trackball so I'll try to pull that out tomorrow and re-smooth it.   Does anyone think a heat gun might shrink it just enough?
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Re: Bubbles in CP overlay
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2005, 09:35:39 pm »
I'd try a blow-dryer, rather than a heat gun.
A heat gun may shrink it TOO much.

A combination of popping them with a pin, shrinking them slightly, and pressing them down, is probably your best bet.

Just be careful not to "tent" them.
That's when the vinyl sticks to itself in a wrinkle.
Those are pretty much impossible to remove, without cutting them out, and stretching the vinyl to cover the gap.
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