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Decal Application in the Cold

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by yotagang548, Dec 31, 2017.

  1. Dec 31, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    yotagang548

    yotagang548 [OP] Active Member

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    Hey guys, just got some sweet custom TRD decals in the mail. I've been wanting to put them on but I'm unsure whether I should wait till the weather warms up. It's about 4 degrees (40F) outside and sunny but I've read the adhesive might not work on a cold surface? I don't have access to a heated garage or anything. Anyone had a similar experience or any advise? Cheers.
     
  2. Dec 31, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    PackCon

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    40F isn't really cold. Should be perfectly fine.

    Decals won't stick when it's hot.
     
  3. Dec 31, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    Unchained 5150

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    I would they would apply, and stick better if you wait for the warmer weather.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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    winkel

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    Ahhhh......patience grasshoppah. IF you could get it inside and hit the area with a hairdryer to warm it up good, I MIGHT consider it. Otherwise I'd wait.
    If you mess one of them up, you'll regret it.
     
  5. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    I use to detail cars/trucks at a dealership and the dealership decal I would put on the cars and trucks stuck in all kinds of weather. Sometimes depending on how busy I was I would work on a car or truck outside in cold weather and that included putting on the dealership decal. I would personally prefer it to be at least above freezing though before i put on a decal.
     
  6. Dec 31, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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    fucking winged it with a hair dryer, turned out pretty good. Thanks for the advice guys!

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