VG Sharkfinn Antenna. Could not make a 100% Seal, gaps in tape - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chenshuo · 01-09-2013, 11:27 PM

maybe try using a heat gun and heat up the tape THEN press.

Sportsguy83 · 01-09-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

maybe try using a heat gun and heat up the tape THEN press.

Already tried, more than once and did not work.

Sportsguy83 · 01-09-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03

Mine seems to be holding up ok.

One question, I noticed how VG des not include any template on where and how you install the sharkfin, I mean I guess it should be relativly self explainatory but where are you guys installing it? closer to the back of the car or towards the front? I cant remember if I centered it or pushed it forward.

On my last try and tried it as far up front as possible trying to avoid the curve as much as possible. Didn't work. I'm very happy to know yours is holding up! Like I said before the VG fin is extremely pretty.

DaJo · 01-09-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03

Mine seems to be holding up ok.

One question, I noticed how VG des not include any template on where and how you install the sharkfin, I mean I guess it should be relativly self explainatory but where are you guys installing it? closer to the back of the car or towards the front? I cant remember if I centered it or pushed it forward.

Notice in my pic I have left a gap between the antenna and the edge of the back windshield.

I think the cars roof curves more towards the back of the car so if you center it more towards the front of the car there's less curve, less prone to the gap
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Is it still completely sealed all around or are there areas that are ridging again?

chenshuo · 01-09-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Already tried, more than once and did not work.

you haven't tried hard enough! heat the damn thing until it's like liquid then press!

Wes · 01-09-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Regular price right now for the Beat Sonic, $115. Wish I had jumped on the GB... and I had the chance, but passed it for the VG

I was afraid you'd say that, but I guess you get what you pay for right.
Only if they had another GB, but I do like the VG fin style better though.

Although there is a gap, I do wonder however if the inside part of the gap is sealed and if it is just the outer edge that lifts.

CircuitJerk · 01-09-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

you haven't tried hard enough! heat the damn thing until it's like liquid then press!

^^^ be careful here.
Too much heat in the wrong area and you're gonna have a bad day.
The clear coat can get pretty soft if you're not careful. Permanent fingerprints in the clear coat is not pretty...

Sportsguy83 · 01-10-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

you haven't tried hard enough! heat the damn thing until it's like liquid then press!

Tried heat gun at 500 F, got it pretty soft...

And u have to be really careful as @CircuitJerk said, very dangerous for the roof paint.

CircuitJerk · 01-10-2013, 12:15 AM

I was talking about the clear on the fin but care should be taken in any case.
I've seen too many mishaps where heat and paint are involved.
Myself included o.0

EBMCS03 · 01-10-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DaJo

Is it still completely sealed all around or are there areas that are ridging again?

From what i can tell it looks sealed.

DaJo · 01-10-2013, 12:27 AM

Here is a picture of mine and where it ridges...

CircuitJerk · 01-10-2013, 12:29 AM

Those ridges are not cool!

EBMCS03 · 01-10-2013, 12:34 AM

Ya I had those ridges out of the box too but once applied it's not noticeable on the car.

DaJo · 01-10-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03

Ya I had those ridges out of the box too but once applied it's not noticeable on the car.

The appearance is not what I'm concerned about, it's the sealing ability of the tape.

It rains almost everyday here in "Rain"couver...

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