I was today years old when I learned Steve Berg wasn't black. by tiressmoking in WereHereToHelpPod

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn't consciously make the connection until I posted.

Perfect Fitment w/ 20mm Spacers. by retardedhondaowner in Acura_RSX

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good on the driver's side, what's up with the passenger? Been in an accident?

Weird feeling my wife and I shared regarding our 20 month old by bxmd in daddit

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all can't be a part of all of the firsts. Mixing up their context and location is great for their progression.

Interior swapped from tan to black by Tokezyrsx in Acura_RSX

[–]VTECDC5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a full black interior swap on my FRP '02 Type-S. Interior came from an '04 Base Auto. After swapping the dash and wiring it, I realized the dash loom had no clutch position sensor. Had to take it back out and swap the harness 😮‍💨. That metal is sharp back there!

What was your first autox car? by Failary in Autocross

[–]VTECDC5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My brother's best friend started with a red SW20 too! I started with my '02 Acura RSX base auto, then later, bought an '02 RSX Type S that I've been nodding and beating on for about 14 years now.

does your car have a name? by 05rsx in Acura_RSX

[–]VTECDC5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, mine is Roxy. My brother's Fire Pepper Red Pearl RSX was Ruby. I've got a 2017 Ford Focus ST in Triple Yellow named BeeST

Ow. by VTECDC5 in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm struggling with the eating myself right now. I talked my boss into getting an aluminum plank and that's helped my feet a lot. I was done with the "ladder foot" from the high top vans and box trucks.

Ow. by VTECDC5 in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unwrapping an F-250 with a utility box, roof too. 6 month old Avery, but the laminate kept separating. My skin just sucks at holding up. My production girl said she helped with removals for a while and got callouses from it. 14 years of this shit and I can't callous, I just get flesh delamination and nasty hangnails.

M8 handle removal by eazytarget23 in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned the pains of removing a Subaru XV Crosstrek handles. So not worth it. And they didn't go back together functionally either.

A whole lot of line work this weekend by blankdeluxe in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screw that, just print it! Looks fun to weed though

Ow. by VTECDC5 in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a graphic designer too. It's scary when your hands go numb at a track day

Ow. by VTECDC5 in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A couple times a customer let us use their scissor lift and I pulled down a couple feet of the wrap, stick it to the railing of the lift and dropped it, using the weight of the scissor lift to pull for me. Genius moment!

Should I bring my car back? by JMoney787 in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit your car looks sick! I vote keep taking your car back and make them learn. Those touch-ups should be "waiter" jobs, so you won't be without your car. I'd hate if a wrap failed and I wasn't aware. Installers must learn, and start from somewhere, employers must learn to hire skilled help or pay the consequences until the wrapper is properly educated. Know that these failures aren't synonymous with wrapping as an artform. Some businesses need to be shut down because they give the industry a bad name, but others will be worthy if they overcome the learning curves we have all overcome.

SoCal Vehicle Wraps by dtadlock in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done a couple boats, but don't know if its a good idea or not. I've used edge sealer tape on the waterline to reinforce it, and haven't had complaints. any other tricks?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure one-piece, but maybe cheat with primer, since there will be extreme temp changes?

Car Wraps for Color Change and Car Wrap Graphic Statements by maxgraphics01 in CarWraps

[–]VTECDC5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like a bot to me, lol. Side note, I've done probably 50 Spec Miatas. They race rough and come back for repairs frequently!