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AB Mexico
11-04-2006, 21:24
:confused: :confused: Does anyone know where I will be able to find detailed information on the exact position for Mk 2 Mexico (1977) decals ?

Any tips for fitting them would be gratefully received too!!:)

Cheers

AB Mexico
Frosticles
11-04-2006, 21:35
Lots of patience........................................:( (and a steady hand)
Frosticles
11-04-2006, 21:39
Soapy water helps as this enables you to position the rear quarter decals correctly then just squeedge the excess water out with a body filler spreader and allow to dry. The pin stripes are best put on dry. Arch decals are a pig and you might have to cut them in order to fit correctly. (Especially the front arch stripes) Top stripe should be about 1/2" below swage line I think.
AB Mexico
12-04-2006, 20:51
Many thanks !!:p
emily
13-04-2006, 10:49
good advise. just take ya time and do it in a garage out of the wind and rain.
good luck , tim.
AB Mexico
13-04-2006, 20:45
Has anyone got a photo they could post of an early (1977) Mk2 Mex bootlid that would give me some idea of exactly where the "mexico" decal should be fitted?
phantom_r32
16-04-2006, 17:58
I've found this pic...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/phantom_r32/mex_r.jpg
phantom_r32
16-04-2006, 18:02
and this one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/phantom_r32/mex_r2.jpg
phantom_r32
16-04-2006, 18:06
Soapy water helps as this enables you to position the rear quarter decals correctly then just squeedge the excess water out with a body filler spreader and allow to dry. The pin stripes are best put on dry. Arch decals are a pig and you might have to cut them in order to fit correctly. (Especially the front arch stripes) Top stripe should be about 1/2" below swage line I think.

You're right mate, İt's very hard to match the decals with the arches. I'll do them again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/phantom_r32/09-04_s2.jpg
grum
17-04-2006, 13:28
to get the stripes dead straight, i always run a 1" masking tape guide along the whole lenth of the car before i start the striping - then you can gauge the distance between the stripe and swage lines better - dont be afraid to gently mark bodywork with a soft pencil for measurements - but as said, take ur time !!!!!!