Question about car decal application

[Linda1 15]

My daughter bought this decal for her car and I would appreciate any hints and suggestions on how to apply it.  I know how to apply large graphics using the hinge method on a wall, but not on a curved surface with door handles!  I would have cut something for her, but I only have a 12" black cat lynx and would have had to piece it together.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/321048706369?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

same thing hinge it and squeegee it down in  the center working out - take your time!  hopefully they used paper tape!

[MZ SKEETER 4,709]

 there are quite a few videos on youtube.com for applying any type of large graphics. 

 

Here is 1 of many,

 

[Linda1 15]

Yes, paper tape!  Thanks for the video.  I had only found ones for small window decals.

[Cal 393]

Post up a pic when you complete it!

Cal

[Linda1 15]

I'm worried because when I held it up to her car, it looks like I have to put it over the door handle unless we remove the bottom butterflies and lower the entire design.

[slice&dice 2,450]

I'm worried because when I held it up to her car, it looks like I have to put it over the door handle unless we remove the bottom butterflies and lower the entire design.

 

Get the door handles  'shaved'  !!!!!!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shave_doors

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

either lay it and trip at the openings or move so it doesn't lay there - I would be concerned with longevity on a handle personally

[Linda1 15]

As per request, here is a picture.  Everything went well except it started raining.  Removed a butterfly from bottom so we could move the entire design down some.

[jaybyrd 3,770]

Looks great. And now you can add another notch in your belt so to speak.

[MZ SKEETER 4,709]

Looks like you did a great job.  

[Cal 393]

That looks nice!  How long did it take you to do both sides?

Cal

[Monkey 252]

Looks like you did a good job. if you still have the other butterfly you could apply it right after the rear doors.