Do the static cling numbers stay on????

[67JET]

I am going to put numbers and stickers on my car and the static cling ones sound good --- but do they stay on? If not where can i buy sticky back vintage proformance stickers?

Thanks for any input.

[Sharroll Celby]

Yes, they stay on very well. I have had mine on for a few years, now. Install 'em wet, roll the air bubbles out, and keep an eye on them for a while, just to be sure.

[Tommy]

Yep. I had mine up to 140 MPH at the track. I put them on the day prior so they had time to dry some.

[FatBoy]

Not on an unpainted Kirkham they don't. They just fall off.

[1985 CCX]

Mine stayed on through rain, sleet and snow................http://squierdesign.com/

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by FatBoy

Not on an unpainted Kirkham they don't. They just fall off.

...at least on the brushed finish. I think they do on the polished ones ok.

Mine made it up to 12 mph or so.

[FatBoy]

Originally Posted by Jamo

...at least on the brushed finish. I think they do on the polished ones ok.

Mine made it up to 12 mph or so.

Mine's polished now, so I'll have to try them again. I just put it down to the aluminium dissipating the static.

[67JET]

Dang 1985 CCX. Were you driving it in all that bad weather? That's hardcore.Thanks guys. I did find a website that makes (replica/tribute/real) old stickers.

http://www.nostalgicracingdecals.com/index.html

[Excaliber]

Easy to get them through "Finish Line".

$80 for four "meat balls", your choice of number and I think it's $40 for the TWO sets of old school decals (one set for each side of the car).

It's been a long time since I ordered a set (years now) but they worked great and they came with a little squeege like tool and instructions for installation. Stick like glue and yet peel off real easy. No way I'd use any sticky back type stickers and have to deal with the mess they leave behind.

Interesting they don't stick to Kirkhams brushed finish, makes sense when you think about it though, rough surface and all that.
Link:
http://www.finishlineaccessories.com...t.php?cPath=34

[TButtrick]

I've had my FinishLine set in the closet for two years now and this thread convinced my to finally get them on. Ready for Memorial Day at The Rock. Question... is the "E" for emergency and should be for shut-off or tow? I guess it shouldn't be there if it is.

[noblec5]

The "E" is for emergency. I thought it was for the location of the fire suppresion unit (extinguisher). Mine is located in the middle of the rear deck above my extinguisher. I could be wrong....

Chris

[TButtrick]

Originally Posted by noblec5

The "E" is for emergency. I thought it was for the location of the fire suppresion unit (extinguisher). Mine is located in the middle of the rear deck above my extinguisher. I could be wrong....

Chris

No, I think you're right. I'll put it on the fridge full of beer and replsce it.

[CowtownCobra]

I had a meatball come off somewhere between here and Oklahoma. I'm thinking an Okie may have it pinned to his wall decorating his trailer.

[Zoom This]

Well, here's my 2 cents worth. I installed meatballs a week before a track event, following all the instructions to a T. They were installed on each door of my SPF. Stayed on great for the week and while at the track. However, on the way home from the track I hit heavy stop and go, mostly stop, traffic on a very warm afternoon. After I got home 90 minutes later I discovered that the decals had gotten too hot from the sidepipe heat wafting up in traffic and they slid off the doors onto the mufflers. What a nightmare! As soon as I got home and discovered this I drenched two towels in cold water to quick cool the melted vinyl off the pipes. God what a mess. Mostly all the crap came off with just chipping off the junk with a blunt screwdriver and my nails. What a mess. Do not ever wear your meatballs in heavy traffic while attached to your doors when it's 95 degrees out.

Bill

[TButtrick]

Originally Posted by Zoom This

Well, here's my 2 cents worth. I installed meatballs a week before a track event, following all the instructions to a T. They were installed on each door of my SPF. Stayed on great for the week and while at the track. However, on the way home from the track I hit heavy stop and go, mostly stop, traffic on a very warm afternoon. After I got home 90 minutes later I discovered that the decals had gotten too hot from the sidepipe heat wafting up in traffic and they slid off the doors onto the mufflers. What a nightmare! As soon as I got home and discovered this I drenched two towels in cold water to quick cool the melted vinyl off the pipes. God what a mess. Mostly all the crap came off with just chipping off the junk with a blunt screwdriver and my nails. What a mess. Do not ever wear your meatballs in heavy traffic while attached to your doors when it's 95 degrees out.

Bill

Just remove all the wax first. I was stuck in stop and go in 90 degree heat yesterday. I have a decal just three inches from my header exit and no problems.

[emberglo66]

Check these guys out. Looks like the make a nice and accurate kit for cobras, gt-40s and coupe.

http://www.racelinedigital.com/store/

[N2VENOM]

Mine flew off my polished kirkham between turn 7-8 at willow springs on my first lap. Blue tape works fine.

[TButtrick]

Here are the instructions I've followed with great success;

1. Remove any wax from the applicant area
2. Wipe down with a lint free cloth
3. Take a spay bottle and add a drop or two of dish washing liquid and fill with water.
4. Lightly spray both the car and back-side of the decal with the water solution and apply.
5. Position to your desired location and while holding, squeegee from the center to the outside until all bubbles are removed. Use a rubber or soft plastic squeegee. Credit card works fine.
6. Wipe up your mess
7. Have a fine scotsh or bourbon and admire your masterpiece. If it doesn't look good, repeat this step.
8. LET DRY OVERNIGHT
9. Re-wax or better, show-shine lightly to clean it up.

They will stick like glue.

[Excaliber]

DocDirk, when I was using yellow "racing tape" type Duct Tape for my team stripes a friend of mine found some static cling team stripes and installed those instead of using Duct Tape. Honestly, it was hard to tell whose stripes looked better unless you looked really close it was difficult to tell which were static cling and which were tape.

I THOUGHT he got those static cling from Finish Line, by the way, maybe he didn't? Or they have discontinued them?

I have never left my static cling stuff on for long. Perhaps a show here and there, or just for fun for a little while. I always worried they would might come off, or they are a little "over the top" for long term use, plus I worried about paint damage over a long period of time. I see them as temporary, have some fun for a bit.

I'll have to add "worry about the side pipes eating them" now, thanks for the heads up on that Zoom!

[DocDirk]

Yes, Finishline used to list them as an item "not in stock" but now I don't see them listed at all.

Did you actually put duct tape across your paint job to give the yellow team stripe effect? Maybe I misunderstood your technique but removing adhesive from my paint job is a scary thought to me! Is "racing tape" a special sort of duct tape that comes off easily?

Thanks for the reply

Dirk