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05-07-2004, 06:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SF Bay Area,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, Roush 427R
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meatball application
Last week I applied 4 brand new FinishLine meatballs for a local tour. I applied them dry, just rubbing all the bubbles out as best I could. When I recovered the ones that blew off, I realized that I must be missing a trick in the application process.
What is the best application process? Straight water with a sponge or squeege (won't the water dry out?). Perhaps adding a little glycerin to the water to make it last? Do you prefer a sponge or squeege or some other applicator?
The look is great, but not if they blow off.
Thanks!
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05-07-2004, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
Wa
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
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I found that a little dish soap in the water works great. I never had them fly off at any speed for several years.
Get a litt water on the car, slap them on there and squeegy out the bubbles. Probably should let sit for a while...
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05-08-2004, 01:45 AM
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I put mine on the night before the race or show for maximum stick. Sometimes I use a little soap, helps to move into them into place "just right". Sometimes just water.
Sometimes right at the track! It's usually HOT here with low humidity. Plain water, squeegy, and a few minutes in the right conditions and your good to go. Otherwise, let it sit overnight.
I tried the "dry" method, it don't work!
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05-08-2004, 06:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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Crap,
Now I know why mine didn't stay on. I mixed them with spaghetti sauce. 
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05-08-2004, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Fairfield, NJ, USA,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: A & C, 351W, Tremec 3550. Exiled Member: Club Cranky
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WINDEX.....WINDEX AND MORE WINDEX!
Roscoe
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05-08-2004, 07:20 PM
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Use a brier (sp) a small rubber roller to roll out the windex. The roller is better than a squeege because you can apply greater pressure without pulling on or scraching the meatball.
Let them sit over night.
If on a leading edge curve or you have to cut for a body pannel you can use hair gell like the kids use to spike their hair.
Scott
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05-08-2004, 08:06 PM
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Location: Provo,
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We just polish them in with a little Mother's Polish and some elbow grease
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
We have had great success with a little soap and water. You need to make sure everything is perfectly clean though, or NOTHING will stick.
David 
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05-11-2004, 09:38 PM
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Thanks for all the good suggestions!
Tom
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