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Author Topic: How to install contact paper onto a ultrasaber  (Read 32831 times)
Big Andy
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« on: August 17, 2012, 01:18:09 AM »

I have had several people here ask me about how this is done so here it is.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWA6N53ip5w" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWA6N53ip5w</a>
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2012, 01:43:19 AM »

Another tutorial to add to the collection. Quick clear and simple!  Cool Stickied and point given. I also found another site that sells contact paper in many different types/colors, be sure to Click sample for the cheaper price at check out. http://www.designyourwall.com/store/Self-Adhesive-Shelf-Liner-Contact-paper-c-123.html 
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2012, 03:45:27 AM »

Does it give your saber good grip? it looks somewhat slick to me
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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 08:22:22 AM »

I appreciate the tutorial, I think I may try it out on my overlord.
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2012, 01:04:35 AM »

Nice nice. I'm going to do this to my Aeon V3. Though do you have to make the paper more flush with the grooves? I might get green colored paper.
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2012, 04:51:17 PM »

Do you know if there is like a more darker wood finish? Having some ideas of what to do to my Aeon V3. For any tips check out my post I did of my custom Aeon V3. Has my old TCSS pommel. I'll take any ideas. =]
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2012, 04:09:06 AM »

Better than contact paper 3M dynoc comes in carbon fiber Smiley sexy stuff
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2013, 09:55:05 PM »

Do you know if there is like a more darker wood finish? Having some ideas of what to do to my Aeon V3. For any tips check out my post I did of my custom Aeon V3. Has my old TCSS pommel. I'll take any ideas. =]
Menards had a light wood and a dark wood. The dark looks like a mahogany.
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2013, 11:04:10 PM »

The wraps are no slicker than an aluminum hilt.

Though on my aluminum hilts I like to add grips as I don't spin much.
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2013, 11:29:08 PM »

Does heat/sweat/usage make the paper start to move, exposing any adhesive?
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2013, 01:20:39 AM »

Watched the linked video. In past experiences detailing vehicles and doing window tints i have learned that a clean surface is the best surface. Window tint prewash or an alcohol based cleaner might be a good thing to use on the area you wish to cover. It will remove all of the oils from handling the grip and will make the contact remain for longer. Also to get a closer finish I might use an exacto-knife instead of scissors. The tint wash can be picked up at any auto parts store or even The Home Depot.

Just wanted to chime in after watching him get his hands all over the surface and then tacking on the product.
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2014, 06:35:13 PM »

Thats a very good tip, and not just for contact paper, but any "applied" customization like paint, etc.
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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2014, 12:09:36 PM »

I Like the tip, just not the medium, the paper he used looks way to...... idk, cheap?  I would have to find something really epic to put on my saber to custom it like that,  maybe the vid wasn't doing the contact paper justice for me.  anyways thx for the tutorial
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« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2014, 12:26:33 PM »

I Like the tip, just not the medium, the paper he used looks way to...... idk, cheap?  I would have to find something really epic to put on my saber to custom it like that,  maybe the vid wasn't doing the contact paper justice for me.  anyways thx for the tutorial


I used a stainless steel finish contact paper on one of my "Dark" hilts and it came out ok. You can even whether it by rubbing a paper towel over it.
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« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2014, 11:22:28 PM »

Tutorial very helpful. Point!
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