DIY I-VTEC DOHC install

[Excalibur]

Things you will need.

1 Spray bottle (1 part soap to 20 parts water)
1 Squidgy
1 microfiber rag
1 roll painter's tape
1 Isopropyl alcohol (optional)

Start off by cleaning the area of application w/ either the soap/water mixture or isopropyl alcohol (I used the soap/water since mine was really clean as the skirts were brand new and have never seen wax) using your microfiber rag. Wipe clean.

Next, align the decals on the sideskirt lining it up by the marked spots on the transfer paper that's attached to the decal. Once happy with it, stick painter's tape on the top of each side (make sure it sticks really good as these are important for alignment).


Fold up the decal with the transfer paper still attached in order to lubricate with soapy water.

Spray the soapy water underneath where the piece is to go. You don't need a ton, just a normal amount.

Peel off the paper backing and don't allow to drop.



Once all the paper backing is removed, bring it back down to begin application.
Start at the top center and work your way out/down with the squidgy working the water and bubbles out from beneath the emblem. The transfer paper isn't supposed to stick all that well, so just worry about the actual emblem.


Once everything looks good and stuck, work from one side to the other (I prefer back to front) keeping the transfer paper against the car almost like you're rolling it to keep it from pulling off the decal. You may need to hold down the beginning edge as it likes to try to come back up. After you make it past that, it shouldn't come up, but still keep the transfer paper close to the body.




At this point, clean the area w/ the microfiber towel. If you want, you may still squidgy the decal to make sure it's good, but if you use a plastic one like I used, make sure you wrap the microfiber towel around it so that you don't scratch your paint.


No bubbles

And that's it. Do the other side the same way.

[palinekeki]

Those hands sure do look familiar, are they the same hands seen in the handwash DIY?

[GlxyGry06Si]

i love those hands. looks great. guess i will be buying the hfp kit soon.

[Gonzo]

So that's how you install DOHC...

Just kidding. Nice guide for properly adhering decals.

[Wakeboarder11]

nice diy. the same concept is applied for installing taillight tint also.

[sh33t_0f_p4p3r]

where did you get those stickers?

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by sh33t_0f_p4p3r

where did you get those stickers?

collegehillshonda.com

[palinekeki]

Super Easy and FREE DIY

Don't forget to use this DIY afterwards

[sh33t_0f_p4p3r]

are those silver or black?

[pkkid]

Now how about a DIY on taking them off

[furryferret7888]

seems so simple...and yet i see pics of slanted ones...

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by pkkid

Now how about a DIY on taking them off

Easy, you just need a credit card or equivalent, a heat gun or hair dryer, goo-gone or equivalent adhesive remover, and a scratch free rag. Just start by heating it (don't get too hot or it bonds the adhesive to the clearcoat) and when it gets warm, use the credit card to start peeling it. It takes lots of time and is a pita, but you just have to be patient. When the emblem's all the way off, use the scratch-free rag and the goo-gone to take off the left over adhesive. When you're done, wax and you're good. I'll give you a link to a diy over on ephatch.

ephatch.com forum

[david3558]

Thanks for the DIY!

[chugiboi]

i mess the first time doing it, because i'm new to decal, got a couple of bubbles in there.

[huanqi]

just wondering, when we install the HFP sideskirts, when we get our car back, does the dealer apply the sticker for you already when they install the HFP sideskirt?

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by huanqi

just wondering, when we install the HFP sideskirts, when we get our car back, does the dealer apply the sticker for you already when they install the HFP sideskirt?

Good question. The one here they don't.

[GlxyGry06Si]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Good question. The one here they don't.

gimme about 3 hours and i will tell you.

[WhiTe~Si~]

nice i'ma do it on my sides also

[GlxyGry06Si]

you have to pay to have the dealer put the stickers on. i left them off and kinda like it.

[geoscranny84]

jus did this on my eg hatch........Bump