I bought my wife a CriCut machine, best investment ever. She has made all my vinyl stuff for my truck and shirts. I put company name and DOT on my windows. I have my DOT inspection, IFTA and truck number on my front fender taking up as little as possible of the body. Thanks for sharing.
Good video without wasting time making extraneous comments that waste time. Good info here. Main point about applying decals is to be patient, deliberate, go slow, take your time. Thanks.
I've never laid vinyl wet. For long graphics, I've always used a vertical tape spine about half way, even on large windows for businesses. I was shown it was referred to "book" style or "booking". Might try the wet lay some.time. Thanks for the upload.👍
Great job, I get 4 sets of graphics for my pontoon boat today, and they wanted a fortune to apply them so I will do it myself. Its only 105 degrees in Texas, no problem.
That takes a lot of patience! I drove service vans for many years. When we retired them, we had to remove all the vinyls using heat guns or small torches to heat the vinyls so you could peel them off. Then the van was sold either direct or at a local auction. After a few years, the paint was affected and you could still read what was there. When I bought my last hotshot truck, I decided to put my vinyls on my stainless steel tool boxes. This way it doesn't affect the paint on the doors, and when I replace the truck I install my flatbed on the new truck with the signs already attached.
It actually shields the sunlight lol. What you were seeing after the vinyl was removed was how badly sun faded the surrounding paint had become. Still not ideal for nice vehicles. This is exactly another reason wraps are superior to just cut vinyl. Removing it is by far worse than applying them. I hated peeling old decals.
@@LoadMizer My first truck I used magnetic signs...after a while they were semi permanent... came off in pieces and some parts didn't come off so it's either windows or tool boxes for me.
"On the D"... heh. Had to. Seriously though, that was wicked. I've watched a few of these before and they didn't go over half the stuff you did. Thanks!
hey - Awesome video ! sooo, i found a slightly used nice green roll of "scotchcal 3m high performance film auto grade" i would like to stripe my motorcycle with this. would i just wash it dry it . and then also clean with alcohol ? then in a shady place, peel the paper off the back of the vinyl tape and then press it down with a card or squeege onto the bike surface .... is this how u would do it ? the tape/film is somewhat sticky on the back, but nor real sticky. the rool is several years old stored in a dry cool shelf. - many thanks 😊is this a good tape to use and have the bike look good for a long time ?
Would wet application work better when it is really hot out? I plan on trying to put some graphics on my Bronco on the piano glass. The graphics place where I ordered said to put it on in a controlled environment between 72° to 80°. I’m going to try and do it in the shade in the late afternoon. I do not have a garage.
Question: I have a 1991 jeep wrangler with diamond plated metal panel running just above running board on body of side of my jeep. I want to put a vinyl decal on the metal plated area. How do I get vinyl decal to adhere well to metal surface like that. Anything special I need to do?
Which method is better? I have a body shop and have to apply those every now and then. Don't think I've tried the dry method. I've done the wet method, but seem to have trouble getting all the bubbles out
You were not sure about the nexen tires on your other ram (first video on that truck). How did they hold up and does the new truck have them? Do you Gwen any different about them now? Thanks!
Yes the new truck have the exact same tires. They were awful. The compound of the nexens are terrible. Tread separation lines on the center row were gone on all 4 rear tires at 19k miles. Both steer tires were scalloped by 25k
Definitely dry for smaller decals or lettering. Wet truly shines on large scale vinyl. It’s more forgiving but more complicated at the same time. Just measure several times dry.
I have a shop here in town cut them but I do design and send all the files to size to them. Makes it easy on them and myself. I was actually going to switch out the theme on this truck but decided against it.
what kind of machine makes decals this big ? i have a cricut and can only but up to 24” so when i make huge decals i have to slice everything in the app and line it all up on the car
They won’t be able to “fix” it until Ram has parts. They gave me a replacement truck that passed the inspection. Spent all last week waiting on the state to send my cab card and ifta decals.
@@LoadMizer oh ok, is that how you were putting the decals on another truck that's why i was asking , so not every single truck is bad , some truck can pass the inspection and are good to go ! Cool thanks buddy stay safe air there!!! 👍
Why happened to Mizer??? Good videos until he started hating. Who was he hating on? I think they are doing over sized heavy hauling now. Mizer you still pushing cars? 😂😂😂😂😂
I love how often he says, "It doesn't have to be perfect." It's very reassuring.
I bought my wife a CriCut machine, best investment ever. She has made all my vinyl stuff for my truck and shirts. I put company name and DOT on my windows. I have my DOT inspection, IFTA and truck number on my front fender taking up as little as possible of the body. Thanks for sharing.
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You are a credit to our field. Thanks for all of your hard work and help.
Good video without wasting time making extraneous comments that waste time. Good info here. Main point about applying decals is to be patient, deliberate, go slow, take your time. Thanks.
I've never laid vinyl wet. For long graphics, I've always used a vertical tape spine about half way, even on large windows for businesses. I was shown it was referred to "book" style or "booking".
Might try the wet lay some.time.
Thanks for the upload.👍
Great job, I get 4 sets of graphics for my pontoon boat today, and they wanted a fortune to apply them so I will do it myself. Its only 105 degrees in Texas, no problem.
Very nice, concise, and to the point. Thank you
Thanks for showing us how to work out the wrinkles!
That takes a lot of patience! I drove service vans for many years. When we retired them, we had to remove all the vinyls using heat guns or small torches to heat the vinyls so you could peel them off. Then the van was sold either direct or at a local auction. After a few years, the paint was affected and you could still read what was there. When I bought my last hotshot truck, I decided to put my vinyls on my stainless steel tool boxes. This way it doesn't affect the paint on the doors, and when I replace the truck I install my flatbed on the new truck with the signs already attached.
It actually shields the sunlight lol. What you were seeing after the vinyl was removed was how badly sun faded the surrounding paint had become. Still not ideal for nice vehicles. This is exactly another reason wraps are superior to just cut vinyl. Removing it is by far worse than applying them. I hated peeling old decals.
@@LoadMizer My first truck I used magnetic signs...after a while they were semi permanent... came off in pieces and some parts didn't come off so it's either windows or tool boxes for me.
It's called ghost lettering......or shadow lettering .....it's where the uv light fades the paint.
1 or 2 step correction
cant you just buff and polish it. i do it on boats for work
Ive been working on vehicles for years and this was such a fun video to watch. :)
Now that's a great trade to Have under your belt advertisement bulletin board.
Most enjoyable job I ever had.
Awesome video with lots of details!!
That was slick 🤘
"On the D"... heh. Had to. Seriously though, that was wicked. I've watched a few of these before and they didn't go over half the stuff you did. Thanks!
😂😂
Thanks, Good looking out
Nice! I probably wouldn’t have the patience to put those on lol see ya in the next buddy.
Great video man
Thanks for the video!
This was great!
Which do you think is best the dry or the wet method😊??? Thanks
Large scale, wet is definitely better
Thanks for the story of the lovely lady!
GREAT JOB!
GOT A WOLF STICKER FOR THE SIDE!
CAN'T WAIT TO PUT IT ON!
Great video. Thanks
Good information thanks
Very good video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks man, that helped a lot!
hey - Awesome video ! sooo, i found a slightly used nice green roll of "scotchcal 3m high performance film auto grade" i would like to stripe my motorcycle with this. would i just wash it dry it . and then also clean with alcohol ? then in a shady place, peel the paper off the back of the vinyl tape and then press it down with a card or squeege onto the bike surface .... is this how u would do it ? the tape/film is somewhat sticky on the back, but nor real sticky. the rool is several years old stored in a dry cool shelf. - many thanks 😊is this a good tape to use and have the bike look good for a long time ?
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Would wet application work better when it is really hot out? I plan on trying to put some graphics on my Bronco on the piano glass. The graphics place where I ordered said to put it on in a controlled environment between 72° to 80°. I’m going to try and do it in the shade in the late afternoon. I do not have a garage.
Yes, and definitely do it in the shade.
Question: I have a 1991 jeep wrangler with diamond plated metal panel running just above running board on body of side of my jeep. I want to put a vinyl decal on the metal plated area. How do I get vinyl decal to adhere well to metal surface like that. Anything special I need to do?
I have few questions I'm new in hot shot can you help me?
Which method is better? I have a body shop and have to apply those every now and then. Don't think I've tried the dry method. I've done the wet method, but seem to have trouble getting all the bubbles out
I prefer wet. I always found that bubbles went away the less soap I used. Minimum soap.
I have never laid vinyl either wet or dry. Can I put down vinyl on a plated aluminum sidewall on my RV?
You were not sure about the nexen tires on your other ram (first video on that truck). How did they hold up and does the new truck have them? Do you Gwen any different about them now? Thanks!
Yes the new truck have the exact same tires. They were awful. The compound of the nexens are terrible. Tread separation lines on the center row were gone on all 4 rear tires at 19k miles. Both steer tires were scalloped by 25k
What do you recommend for beginners? Soap and water or dry?
Definitely dry for smaller decals or lettering. Wet truly shines on large scale vinyl. It’s more forgiving but more complicated at the same time. Just measure several times dry.
Do you only have it installed on one side?
Did the loaner truck become the main truck now
It was a new return that had passed inspection. It’s got 6k miles on it, so it’s good to go 👍
@@LoadMizer awesome to reset the clock on another Dodge lol
So you make new one's every time you swap out trucks.? Do you make them for others, I'm in need of a good decal maker.
I have a shop here in town cut them but I do design and send all the files to size to them. Makes it easy on them and myself. I was actually going to switch out the theme on this truck but decided against it.
Great job and great instruction! Thank you
Sick! 🔥👍🏼
what is the brand of vinyl and transfer tape you are using?
Both from Oracal
651 Vinyl
MT55 transfer tape
Any advice on dispatching for hotshot drivers? I’m completely new when it comes to hotshotting.
what kind of machine makes decals this big ? i have a cricut and can only but up to 24” so when i make huge decals i have to slice everything in the app and line it all up on the car
You’d have to have an actual vinyl plotter. Most your commercial plotters can cut 4’ and up widths easy.
Just of curiosity they already fixed your truck or what happened to the recall that ram has?
They won’t be able to “fix” it until Ram has parts. They gave me a replacement truck that passed the inspection. Spent all last week waiting on the state to send my cab card and ifta decals.
@@LoadMizer oh ok, is that how you were putting the decals on another truck that's why i was asking , so not every single truck is bad , some truck can pass the inspection and are good to go ! Cool thanks buddy stay safe air there!!! 👍
Yessir 👍
Hey Ricky, is there a reason y u don’t display your MC#?
It’s just not required to be displayed. That’s really the only reason.
@@LoadMizer Appreciate it. I’m just now start’n out & U’ve help’d me out quite a bit my man!
Also, how do you come up w/ a truck #? Is it certain #s that’s required?
My truck is lease from enterprise and didn’t come with comercial plates, that can be a issue with the dot ?
Not unless you’re running over 26k. You’ll have to get your own plates at that point.
@@LoadMizer I’m under 26k, I’m good?
Yessir 👍
Great video…..where do you get your graphics order from🤔?? Thanks
I design them myself and send the files to a local shop here in town. Helix Creative Studios.
@@LoadMizer am not that tech savoy😭👍
Will a Sling-Blade work!? 😂
And you really worked in a sign shop ?
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Why happened to Mizer??? Good videos until he started hating. Who was he hating on? I think they are doing over sized heavy hauling now. Mizer you still pushing cars? 😂😂😂😂😂
Hate to break it to ya but those DOT numbers and not even close to straight
So fucking voring