motoxchic 33 Posted February 3, 2014 I have about an 8" tall section of a 84" wide window to cover with black vinyl. Its at the very bottom, so 3 sides will need to have vinyl to the edge. What is the best technique for this? I picture leaving edges showing or getting bubbles trying to cut the edges on the window. I have a much bigger job coming up with a larger section, so this will be a little practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kal259 18 Posted February 3, 2014 Many windows are not level, unless you make a template or spot on mesurements your only option would be to cut the three sides long,center hinge and trim the edges. Just make sure to squeegee all the way to the edge and use a fresh blade to trim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpfguy 39 Posted February 3, 2014 not sure about this, but if you pulled a piece of knifeless from side to side (the 84" width) and made sure its level you would have a nice straight clean cut across the top of the vinyl. as for as the other sides, like kal259 said except no need to hinge. just take a piece of vinyl about 12" x 90" and slap is up wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpfguy 39 Posted February 3, 2014 oh.. and a real sharp new blade one class I took, we were told on certain material you may need to snap the blade off about every 6 feet to maintain a clean cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoxchic 33 Posted February 3, 2014 kal, that was going to be my guess as to how to do it, and good point on the non square windows. Good practice for this upcoming job (8 windows): 904gfx, i also thought about wet install, but I have not done too much of those. I might try it with this small cover up job. If i cut long on all 3 sides, and use wet, seems like it would be hard to get all the moisture out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 4, 2014 kal, that was going to be my guess as to how to do it, and good point on the non square windows. Good practice for this upcoming job (8 windows): Window.JPG 904gfx, i also thought about wet install, but I have not done too much of those. I might try it with this small cover up job. If i cut long on all 3 sides, and use wet, seems like it would be hard to get all the moisture out. I would never do a coverup on that cracked vinyl - I would remove the old stuff first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoxchic 33 Posted February 4, 2014 sorry, the coverup was referring to my current job .. just putting a black strip across the bottom of a new store front window that is showing an ugly desk behind it. The catering sign above is a job I will be doing...8 windows in total, they are removing old, and I have to install new. Will be a pro at getting my '3 sides' cut/installed straight after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 4, 2014 I do wet. Squeezee to the edge and use a painters edge to cut along. Just recheck the edge after it's trimmed to make sure all the fluid is out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoxchic 33 Posted February 4, 2014 I do wet. Squeezee to the edge and use a painters edge to cut along. Just recheck the edge after it's trimmed to make sure all the fluid is out. So you put the painters edge up, cut along it, move it, cut more? I can be a little reckless with a blade at times and worry about cutting the rubber or the newly laid vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 4, 2014 Cut, move, cut some more. If you hold the edge straight out from the glass you can cut on the side away from the glass so you don't have to worry about cutting the glass seal. Let me know if that doesn't makes sense and I'll try to find a picture of what I mean, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoxchic 33 Posted February 4, 2014 Can you find a pic? that would help...sorry, I think I understand, but want to make sure I get it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 5, 2014 Like this but I don't recommend practicing on your monitor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoxchic 33 Posted February 5, 2014 Like this but I don't recommend practicing on your monitor. lol ok, got it, thats what I thought, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 6, 2014 Might be time to clean off my desk again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted February 6, 2014 Might be time to clean off my desk again Nah, looks just like my place. All that crap is there as an ergonomic arm rest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted February 7, 2014 A cluttered shop is a busy shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted February 8, 2014 Might be time to clean off my desk again Dude that's a clean desk compared to mine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmax 166 Posted February 8, 2014 WET application is the way to go. A little practice and you'll never regret it The desk looks immaculate (the keyboard is in plain sight !) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites