Equipment and Materials
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following equipment and materials are necessary when making a quality stripe or decal installation:
- Heat Gun. See Figure.
- Wetting solution - a foaming type window cleaner, that does not contain ammonia
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha
- Squeegee - 100 mm (4 in) wide, plastic or hard rubber
Deburr any sharp or rough edges on the squeegee to prevent scratching of the stripe or decal.
- Water bucket and sponge or spray bottle
- Sandpaper - 800 grit or finer, wet or dry type
- Clean, lint-free wiping cloth
- Sharp knife or razor blade
- Scissors
- Fine pin or needle
- Marking pencil