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So, I'm thinking about adding some custom text to the side of my hood and it looks like pixeldecals.com is a popular choice. Those of you who have dealt with them - how is their quality? Are the decals easy to apply, and do they stay applied? I'd hate to have the decal come off the first time I wash the truck! Any other caveats I should be aware of?

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I cleaned mine really well, dried with a lint free cloth, then used a soapy water to lube and position the decals. Once in position, squeegee the water out, let dry, and peel off the backer. Try to do in the shade or on a cool day to keep the water from drying too fast. Work all the bubbles out that you can, and pin-prick the remaining ones.
 

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I wiped the dust off my hood & then slaped the decals on dry... They look great & are so far holding up, but I have only had it on for a short period. The quality seems good & the look is exactly what I wanted. My only complaint is that it took almost 2 months to get.
 

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I have had hood letters from pixeldecals on my JK for 10 years. No issues.
 

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Cleaned areas I was placing them then rewet with Windex slapped on squeegee in place. One started to stick before I got totally square with factory decal so it staying slightly off square. Good quality it can be slow shipping if you are of the I need it right now. But worth the wait, I paid and waited with out beating up for update. I think it was 3 weeks maybe more or less.
 

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Just an update: after a couple of back-and-forth emails with Don at PixelDecals I ordered a set this morning. The last email said to expect them in about 2 weeks so now I wait! When they come in, and I get them installed I'll post a photo!
 
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Just wanted to update this: I ordered the decals from PixelDecals on 9/28 and they arrived on 11/12 - initial impression is they look good! I installed them today and I must say they look GREAT! Installation was straightforward - took maybe 30 minutes total. Kudos to the folks at PixelDecals - they found the image I requested, and the result is excellent. The average person, looking at my Gladiator, will scratch their head and wonder what it means, but my fellow 82nd Airborne brothers will recognize it immediately as the crest and motto of my old Army Unit: the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment - the fabled Devils In Baggy Pants!

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Alan.........Strike Hold looks great. All the way! I spent a little time at Bragg back in 1984.
 
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Thanks Brad - I was there from 1971-73...
 

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Strike Hold Brother!!! Blue Devil here 95-98
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