SEMA 2015: BedRug's 2015 F150 XLT - Side Decals



We kind of went back and forth with this design. Do we do a classic Boss design? Do we do a simple stripe on the side of the bed? Do we do mud splatters? What "look" were we going for? It was decided that we would keep the classic theme and continue to stay true to the Ford styling.  However, no one made a "truck" model of this decal. We started to design it on our plotter, but our vinyl cutter started going wild.  It wouldn't cut out the design. We have had troubles with our plotter already, and we finally decided that purchasing a new one would best suit us. Even after it arrived, we had driver issues that delayed cutting the decal with a plotter.  So we then had to measure and do it all by hand.

Painstakingly measuring many many times. Distance between this body line to the corner. Another body line to the same corner.  It was just a meticulous process.  We made it happen and got it done.

In the pictures, you'll see we started with half inch painters tape so that it doesn't permanently effect the paint.  Once set, we carefully and pressing lightly, cut out the design.  Caution is given to not press too hard and cut into the clear coat.  This should only be done by someone with experience.

Once complete, the design was exactly as envisioned, and we moved on to the next mod.

  
  

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