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Old 12-11-2015, 08:42 AM   #1
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This video shows you how to do INTERNAL graphics on the inside of Lexan. Sorry for the length of this video guys but there are a lot of tips and tricks I've learned. Watch the whole video so you don't make the same mistakes I did. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/mvpVRx9EJRI

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Old 12-11-2015, 09:09 AM   #2
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Very cool. I like it. Thanks for the info.
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Old 12-11-2015, 11:59 AM   #3
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Very cool. I like it. Thanks for the info.
You're welcome. If you end up doing any of this stuff, post a few pics.
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Old 12-11-2015, 12:29 PM   #4
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sweet info! thanks for the video, i am going to play with this trick!
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Old 12-11-2015, 03:20 PM   #5
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would any sticker/decal paper work or does it need to say waterslide?
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Old 12-11-2015, 03:49 PM   #6
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would any sticker/decal paper work or does it need to say waterslide?
I have experimented with clear "sticker" labels. Yes it will work. Very difficult to work with though. You cant move the decal after you apply it and air bubbles can be a real problem. The waterslide stuff is the best method I have found for doing this stuff on your own at home. Sticker labels will not work with the water technique.

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Old 12-11-2015, 04:00 PM   #7
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I have experimented with clear "sticker" labels. Yes it will work. Very difficult to work with though. You cant move the decal after you apply it and air bubbles can be a real problem. The waterslide stuff is the best method I have found for doing this stuff on your own at home. Sticker labels will not work with the water technique.
Sweet. Thanks for the info
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Old 12-11-2015, 05:31 PM   #8
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XXXmain sells a glue that allows you to use any picture also
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Old 12-11-2015, 05:36 PM   #9
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XXXmain sells a glue that allows you to use any picture also
Yes. I have seen this stuff. Never tried it but was always curious about it. Have you tried it? How were the results?
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Old 12-11-2015, 06:26 PM   #10
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This is cool, I've learned something today!
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Old 12-16-2015, 11:21 PM   #11
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Here's a pro rig I just finished

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nice tutorial thanks for sharing
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Old 12-17-2015, 04:17 AM   #13
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Just watched your video, graphics look Awesome and great job on the explanation of the whole process. I'm sure the learning curve in the beginning was a little tricky. I may give this a try this winter and I'll make sure to have a few sheets of the water slide paper on hand as I'm sure the first couple try's won't be perfect.
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Just watched your video, graphics look Awesome and great job on the explanation of the whole process. I'm sure the learning curve in the beginning was a little tricky. I may give this a try this winter and I'll make sure to have a few sheets of the water slide paper on hand as I'm sure the first couple try's won't be perfect.
Nice.. Can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm still learning with this stuff so if you find a better way to do something, please share.

Application of the decals is the easy part. It's the design and editing that takes time. That learning curve is smaller than you think. Good luck bro. JP
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Yes. I have seen this stuff. Never tried it but was always curious about it. Have you tried it? How were the results?
I've used this and can post some pics tomorrow for yall to see.

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Old 12-20-2015, 12:46 AM   #16
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Very cool !
Thanks for the vid jcperea69.
I did water slide ink jet paper decals on my last body , but I put them on the outside and used clear packing tape over them.
It turned out ok and it seems to be holding up ok..... but your way is much better.
I think a redo is in my future.
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Man that looks awesome finished, for some reason I always dread the paint side of things I have 2 bodies that I need to paint but for some reason I'm so afraid to mess us that I end up not painting them...
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Man that looks awesome finished, for some reason I always dread the paint side of things I have 2 bodies that I need to paint but for some reason I'm so afraid to mess us that I end up not painting them...
nothing to it but to do it. Get some cheap bodies and give it a shot. If you take your time and do multiple light coats you will be good to go
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I've used this and can post some pics tomorrow for yall to see.

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Damn it! Completely forgot... I'll aim for tomorrow
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