How to Add Custom Decals to a Car

Adding custom decals to your car is the cheapest way to give your exterior a very unique look. It is not as permanent or complicated as a new paint job and can be done at home in about an hour.



Step1
Wash and wax the car, then let it dry completely.


Step2
Plan out exactly where you wish to apply your custom decals on your car.


Step3
Recruit a friend or family member to help you.


Step4
Use scotch tape to place the decal approximately where you want it. This is where a helper comes in handy because car decals are usually very large and difficult to line up.


Step5
Peel off the backing on one side of the decal and being slowly sticking it to the car. Leave all of the backing on except for right where you are working.


Step6
Ask your friend to help you make sure the decal is going on straight as you slowly continue to apply it.


Step7
Place the decal directly over any cuts in the body, like door lines. Ignore them for now.


Step8
Cut the stickers at these body lines and wrap the loose part around the edges on the body line or frame.


Step9
Scrape lightly with a plastic spatula to press the bubbles out of the decal.


Step10
Remove any excess scotch tape.


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How to Add Brake Fluid to the Clutch Master Cylinder

Cars with manual transmissions use either a clutch cable or a hydraulic system. If your car has a hydraulic clutch, you must check and add brake fluid to the clutch master cylinder when you check all the other fluids. See your car owner's manual to find out what grade of brake fluid your car requires (DOT 3 or 4).



Step1
Find the clutch master cylinder's reservoir. It looks like the brake master cylinder's reservoir, but it's smaller and usually closer to the driver's side fender.


Step2
Clean the top of the reservoir with a rag so debris won't fall in when you open the cap.


Step3
Remove the cap and check the level (see illustration). The cap may screw off counterclockwise or may pop off. There may be low and full indicators. If not, the full level should reach the top of the reservoir.


Step4
Add brake fluid if the reservoir is low, using a funnel to avoid any spills.


Step5
Replace the cap.


Step6
If the fluid was low, recheck it weekly for a few weeks to make sure your car doesn't have a leak.

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How to Add Your Child with a Learner s Permit to Your Insurance Policy

The minimum approved age to get a learner s permit for a boy or girl is 16 years. This permit can be converted into a valid driving license only when your child reaches 18 years of age. Although your insurance premium increases significantly, a child with a learner s permit could be added to your own policy as an occasional driver. Note that it is not mandatory to add your child with a learner s permit to your insurance policy. Consider the following steps to add your child with a learner s permit to your insurance policy.

Step1
Call your insurance company and inform them that you wish to add the name of a family member to your existing policy. Usually at the time of providing insurance, the company tries to find out if other members of the family will drive the same car.


Step2
Talk tactfully to the company representative. The name of your child will be added in your policy, making them eligible to drive in the United States. Depending on the age of your child, your insurance premium will be readjusted.


Step3
Ask for a reduced rate. If your child is only going to drive occasionally, companies may offer a lower increase in your premium.



Step4
Enroll your child into a good driver s education course. This can help in reducing your premium increase.