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| Do I get both sides of the Graphic?
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| Yes! You get both sides, the left and right
sides are included. If you really want to make a statement, add two or more
kits to the vehicle for a real visual impact! |
| Are the kits easy to install? |
| Yes! These kits have been designed to be
installed by one person in about 20 to 30 minutes. They are small enough
to be handled by one person, or you can use a helper. Read the instructions
carefully and get started! (See more installation tips below...) |
| Does it damage the paint job? |
| No, it does not. In fact we have several
customers who change their kits often for a new look. We also have some
customers who like one design so much, that they have the same style kit
installed on their next new vehicle. |
| Are they Permanent? |
| The Graphic Kits can easily be removed
within the first year, after that you may need to heat them up with a blow
dryer (Not a Heat Gun!) to warm them up and make it easier to remove them.
The graphics are considered permanent since they are manufactured and tested
to last for years in the harsh elements, but they can be removed at any
time. |
| Can I move the kit to a different position
after I install it? |
| No... Kits can be removed at any time,
with a little effort, but they can not be re-used once they are removed.
In other words, get it right the first time or be prepared to buy another
kit. That's why the instructions suggest that you do a "dry fit"
first, place the entire un-opened kit on the vehicle with some masking tape,
and move it around until you are happy with the position. Then make reference
points for the corners of the kit with masking tape on the car. When you
remove the kit and begin the installation, you can place the kit back on
your corner marks to make sure it's exactly where you wanted it. |
| Can I cut the kit into smaller sections
and re-arrange them on the vehicle? |
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Yes... Some graphic kits have been specifically
designed to be manufactured in several pieces, even though it ships as
a two-piece graphic kit with a left and a right side. Each side of the
kit is designed to look good when installed as a one-piece graphic, but
you have the added option of re-arranging the pieces to change the look
of the kit. Each side might have several smaller pieces that can be carefully
cut away from the main kit and installed seperatly. That allows you to
create a one-of-a-kind design to fit the vehicle. Common examples of multi-piece
kits are: The "Inferno", a flame kit which has 3 pieces per
side... it looks good as a long one piece kit, or it can be "Stacked"
top to bottom for a taller front-end flame effect for hoods, and is most
commonly used for front wheelwell flames. "Hot Licks", another
flame kit has 3 smaller mini-flames at the back of the main large graphic
which are usually moved back in a staggered pattern. Here are some other
graphics that have the ability to be sectioned and re-arranged: Sound
Barrier, Hydro, Roge Logo Kit, Scorpion, Shattered, Splash, Thistle, and
Sport which has a "Sport" Text tag that can be moved anywhere.
See examples of the multi-piece kits on many of the website workshop
pages.
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| Can I have a professional install it for
me? |
| Yes, there are literally thousands of professional
graphics installers located throughout the United States. Just go to the
Contact page and
fill out the e-mail form for information on the installers in your area.
You can also visit a local window tint shop and they will usually install
the kit for a minimal fee. |
| Does it come in different colors? |
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Most Kits come in a few different
factory color combinations. To see them, go to the do-it-yourself
kits catalog page and CLICK on
the kit you are interested in. You will then see a page with the stock
color combinations for that kit.
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| How do I choose the best design for my
vehicle? |
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Visit the Graphics "Workshop"
where you can try-on different kits on variety of vehicles. There are
many makes and models to choose from, and even though you might not find
your exact model or color, you can still use the different vehicles to
see what you like. There are different categories like Cars, Trucks, Vans,
and SUV's. When you find a similar vehicle, you can look at every available
graphic, and choose the one you like. To choose a color combination, look
at the catalog page for that graphic, or look at a vehicle on the workshop
that has a similar color. We try to use complamentary colors for each
example shown, but everyone has different tastes, so choose the one you
like! Keep in mind that a close match to your vechicle might not be the
best choice. For instance, if you have a silver or light blue vehichle,
a light blue kit will blend in and be hard to see. Some people like that
kind of subtle effect, usually found on custom Flame graphics called "Ghost
Flames"... a description of a popular style that uses a similar color
to the vehicle to blend colors and trick the eye... A more vivid graphic
will complement the color by using a lighter or darker color for more
contrast. That same silver or light blue car would normally use a darker
blue or purple to match. A dark colored car might use a lighter color
kit. You can incorporate the interior color into the design also. Red
interior?...use a red kit to compliment it. Beige Interior? Try a Champagne
or Gold colored kit. One of the best features of these affordable graphic
kits is that, unlike expensive custom paint jobs, over time, you can try
different designs and colors. (Visit
the "Workshop")
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| Can I get my own custom design made? |
| Custom colors and custom kits can be made
for an extra charge. Visit Roge's big brother company, Auto Trim Express
for information on custom designs at autotrimexpress.com.
We can even make your favorite ROGE kit in larger or smaller sizes to cover
larger areas or add smaller matching accents. |
| How can I avoid pulling the kit back up
when I remove the Pre-Mask? |
| The premask is a clear layer on top of
the kit which allows the kit to retain its shape when you place it on a
vehicle. You squeegee the kit right through the pre-mask layer and pull
it off when the kit is completely squeegeed onto the vehicle. If you are
doing a wet installation, wait at least 15 minutes before removing the pre-mask
layer. When you remove the premask, pull evenly and slowly, back at a sharp
angle to avoid lifting the kit. |
| How do I remove small bubbles in the finished
Kit? |
| The best way to avoid bubbles in a kit
is to take your time and make sure you have a clean surface. Squeeqee the
kit SLOWLY, press FIRMLY, from front to back, working from the center to
the outside, doing small sections of the kit at a time. Even then, you can
get some small bubbles which can be removed later by using a pin or sharp
blade to cut the edge of the bubble and work the air or water out through
the opening. Kits can be installed wet or dry, but it is safer to install
a kit wet. It can be pulled up from the back during installation in case
you get a fold or large bubble. A dry kit may have less bubbles at first,
but its a one way street, and there's no turning back. Once it's on, IT'S
ON! As you get more practice and confidence installing kits, you will find
it's faster to do dry installations. Most pro-installers prefer to install
them dry as there is no drying time before removing the premask. |
| What's the best way to install a kit? |
| You can do this yourself if you take your
time, but it helps to have another person standing at the back of the vehicle
holding the back of the kit. That allows you to keep the kit away from the
vehicle so you can peel off about a foot or two of the backing, starting
at the front, spray the exposed kit, and then tack down the front of the
kit onto the vehicle. By pressing down the first inch or so of the kit,
you can proceed to remove the rest of the backing, exposing the kit and
it's adhesive backing, while the front of the kit stays put, and the back
of the kit is held away from the vehicle to avoid unwanted placement. It
is important to keep the kit taught, or lightly pulled, to keep the kit
from bunching up. Have you ever had a piece of tape come back on itself?
It's almost impossible to pull it apart, and more than likely you will just
get a new piece of tape instead of trying to salvage the old one. Well,
that can happen with a kit too, so when you begin the installation, keep
it slightly taut at all times. Another good tip is to hold down the front
of the kit with some masking tape in case your helper gets carried away
with the taughtness and starts to slide the kit twords the back of the vehicle.
Once you completely remove the backing, spray the entire kit and start to
squeegee from the front to the back as your helper keeps the back end of
the kit about 6 inches away from the vehicle. If you are by yourself, just
lightly place the back of the kit down and tack the corners in place. As
you squeegee the kit, you might start to bunch up the kit. You should be
able to lift (snap) it up again, and re-tension it as needed. Wait 15 minutes
and remove the premask pulling back at a sharp angle to avoid lifting the
kit. Finally, use a sharp razor knife or blade to lightly cut the door openings.
Do this carefully so as not to cut into the paint finish. It is best to
trim the graphic back 1/8 of an inch from all edges. In other words, don't
cut in the center of the opening and fold the kit behind the door or into
the door jamb. Instead, make 2 cuts, 1/8th of an inch in from each edge.
That will give the kit a better grip on the vehicle and avoid lifting the
edge from dirt, moisture, cleaning, and waxing. Check out the Printable
Instructions page to familiarize yourself with simple steps to
installing a graphics kit. |
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