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DJTT overlay starting to warp.
Posted on: 12.03.2010 by Vernon Vanderberg
as the title says my brand new overlay is beginning to warp. I had a feeling like this one would be trouble because the backing near the inside area of the jogs was beginning to peel upon arrival. I followed instructions as per the djtt tutorial vid. at first it looked great (although I do miss the flat black look of the previous overlay), but now it has the appearance of air bubbles forming near the line faders and above the gain knobs. also it seems as if very small amounts of adhesive are is secreting from the bottom near the cross fader. is anyone else having issues or did I receive a defective overlay?



will post pics later

Edit: also to clarify the warping isn't caused by actual air bubbles....just best way to describe the appearance of the warping
Heidi Alred
13.07.2010
Originally Posted by EanGolden
After the problems with 2 and 3 we went to a brand new manufacturer and paid double to get some really nice overlays made and now we have :

*Batch 4 (Flat black, Super Sweet, Work Perfectly, available in the store now)

Everyone that received an overlay in batch 2 will be getting an email shortly with the opportunity to replace their overlay with batch 4 for only $10.
Got mine yesterday and LOVE it! This is what batch 2 and 3 should've been like. Thanks DJTT, this one will stay on my VCI-100 for awhile
Heidi Alred
12.07.2010
Originally Posted by Audio Aerosol
RESULT! that is what's deterring me from doing it. The overlay underneath is the original one which came on it. Is this the same as urs? Thanks
I didn't buy the VCI-100SE from here, I just bought the old overlay - but I'm assuming it would be the same. I bought that overlay summer of 2009
Edris Acevedo
10.07.2010
Originally Posted by NoiSe
What's your other overlay underneath the faulty one?

I actually just did this last evening - had the new faulty one on top of the old overlay (the flat black one).. removed them both at the same time, and to my surprise the old overlay came off without leaving ANY residue. I'm talking absolutely no clean-up was necessary, it's as if it was never on there in the first place.

So, if you're in the same situation, I'd strongly recommend removing them both
RESULT! that is what's deterring me from doing it. The overlay underneath is the original one which came on it. Is this the same as urs? Thanks
Heidi Alred
09.07.2010
Originally Posted by DJmV
ok.. so I have some follow up questions... when we go to remove the defective overlay, do we just start pulling it or should we remove the lid off the vci to then pull overlay, remove old adhesive and then attach new overlay? thanks!
I'd highly suggest removing the casing first, as it'll make it a lot easier to remove the overlay, and especially clean it up. It's not difficult at all, just make sure you place the VCI on a pillow, towel, or anything soft. See this video for instructions on how to remove it:

[youtube]s6mdnDCg-O4[/youtube]
Heidi Alred
09.07.2010
Originally Posted by Audio Aerosol
In instances where we have a faulty overlay over the top of another. Is it necessary to remove both or just the faulty one?
What's your other overlay underneath the faulty one?

I actually just did this last evening - had the new faulty one on top of the old overlay (the flat black one).. removed them both at the same time, and to my surprise the old overlay came off without leaving ANY residue. I'm talking absolutely no clean-up was necessary, it's as if it was never on there in the first place.

So, if you're in the same situation, I'd strongly recommend removing them both
Edris Acevedo
09.07.2010
Originally Posted by ZachDero
We made a quick video showing how to take off an old overlay and put a new one on.

http://www.djranking s.com/OverlayReplacement.mov
In instances where we have a faulty overlay over the top of another. Is it necessary to remove both or just the faulty one?
Vernon Vanderberg
12.03.2010		as the title says my brand new overlay is beginning to warp. I had a feeling like this one would be trouble because the backing near the inside area of the jogs was beginning to peel upon arrival. I followed instructions as per the djtt tutorial vid. at first it looked great (although I do miss the flat black look of the previous overlay), but now it has the appearance of air bubbles forming near the line faders and above the gain knobs. also it seems as if very small amounts of adhesive are is secreting from the bottom near the cross fader. is anyone else having issues or did I receive a defective overlay?



will post pics later

Edit: also to clarify the warping isn't caused by actual air bubbles....just best way to describe the appearance of the warping
Danae Dumler
17.07.2010		I got mine a few days ago and applied it over the old one (which was from batch 1), and all is dandy. I actually had bought one from the second (or third) batch, but I never applied it -- I didn't like the gloss and I had a skeptical feeling about applying it before I learned the new mapping anyway; after I read about problems people were having with that one it stayed off. So I got the new one and applied that instead; anyone wanna buy a Batch 2 or 3 overlay as a collector's item?
Marcene Erkenbrack
17.07.2010		Hey hey!

Received the new overlay the other day, and the letter that came with it said just to stick on top of the existing overlay.. Only thing is the existing overlay constantly lifts around the left pitch fader and left side of the unit...

Is there an effective way of removing an existing overlay, or is it just lift and pull?

Cheers!
JD
Heidi Alred
13.07.2010
Originally Posted by EanGolden
After the problems with 2 and 3 we went to a brand new manufacturer and paid double to get some really nice overlays made and now we have :

*Batch 4 (Flat black, Super Sweet, Work Perfectly, available in the store now)

Everyone that received an overlay in batch 2 will be getting an email shortly with the opportunity to replace their overlay with batch 4 for only $10.
Got mine yesterday and LOVE it! This is what batch 2 and 3 should've been like. Thanks DJTT, this one will stay on my VCI-100 for awhile
Heidi Alred
12.07.2010
Originally Posted by Audio Aerosol
RESULT! that is what's deterring me from doing it. The overlay underneath is the original one which came on it. Is this the same as urs? Thanks
I didn't buy the VCI-100SE from here, I just bought the old overlay - but I'm assuming it would be the same. I bought that overlay summer of 2009
Edris Acevedo
10.07.2010
Originally Posted by NoiSe
What's your other overlay underneath the faulty one?

I actually just did this last evening - had the new faulty one on top of the old overlay (the flat black one).. removed them both at the same time, and to my surprise the old overlay came off without leaving ANY residue. I'm talking absolutely no clean-up was necessary, it's as if it was never on there in the first place.

So, if you're in the same situation, I'd strongly recommend removing them both
RESULT! that is what's deterring me from doing it. The overlay underneath is the original one which came on it. Is this the same as urs? Thanks
Heidi Alred
09.07.2010
Originally Posted by DJmV
ok.. so I have some follow up questions... when we go to remove the defective overlay, do we just start pulling it or should we remove the lid off the vci to then pull overlay, remove old adhesive and then attach new overlay? thanks!
I'd highly suggest removing the casing first, as it'll make it a lot easier to remove the overlay, and especially clean it up. It's not difficult at all, just make sure you place the VCI on a pillow, towel, or anything soft. See this video for instructions on how to remove it:

[youtube]s6mdnDCg-O4[/youtube]
Heidi Alred
09.07.2010
Originally Posted by Audio Aerosol
In instances where we have a faulty overlay over the top of another. Is it necessary to remove both or just the faulty one?
What's your other overlay underneath the faulty one?

I actually just did this last evening - had the new faulty one on top of the old overlay (the flat black one).. removed them both at the same time, and to my surprise the old overlay came off without leaving ANY residue. I'm talking absolutely no clean-up was necessary, it's as if it was never on there in the first place.

So, if you're in the same situation, I'd strongly recommend removing them both
Edris Acevedo
09.07.2010
Originally Posted by ZachDero
We made a quick video showing how to take off an old overlay and put a new one on.

http://www.djranking s.com/OverlayReplacement.mov
In instances where we have a faulty overlay over the top of another. Is it necessary to remove both or just the faulty one?
Madalene Ranjan
14.06.2010		We made a quick video showing how to take off an old overlay and put a new one on.

http://www.djranking s.com/OverlayReplacement.mov
Toi Munkel
04.06.2010		ok.. so I have some follow up questions... when we go to remove the defective overlay, do we just start pulling it or should we remove the lid off the vci to then pull overlay, remove old adhesive and then attach new overlay? thanks!

23.05.2010		Ok here is the story:

*Batch 1 of overlays (flat black, looked great- worked perfectly) (sold until january of this year)

*Batch 2 of overlays (glossy black, looked ok- worked ok) (sold after january 2010)

*Batch 3 of Overlays ( Glossy Black, looked ok- started lifting after a while) (sold in the past 4 months)

After the problems with 2 and 3 we went to a brand new manufacturer and paid double to get some really nice overlays made and now we have :

*Batch 4 (Flat black, Super Sweet, Work Perfectly, available in the store now)

Everyone that received an overlay in batch 2 will be getting an email shortly with the opportunity to replace their overlay with batch 4 for only $10.

If you have a defective overlay from batch 3 that is lifting or failing, email orders@djranking s.com and we will sort you out with a new overlay on the house. Please be honest, we can only afford to replace the defective ones and not give everyone a brand new overlay.


Thanks for your understanding!
Toi Munkel
22.05.2010		I have the exact same issue with my vci 100 se.. and I've only had it for about 3 or 4 months.. it did come with the new overlay but its lifting and warping all over and the glue adhesive is seeping out on all the edges and around the knobs.... I sent DJTT an email... lets see how it goes...
Savannah Genovese
19.03.2010		I solved problem with crazy glue, don't worry, i have video and i believe i am post linck here and youtube, because my english very bad
Vernon Vanderberg
19.03.2010		I apologize as im not really following your question. however if I can clarify, the problems I experienced seems to be from a defective overlay. defects happen in any sort of production/shipping/receiving process.

I sent them a quick email and they sent a new one right away. the current non defective overlay i received is of the exact great quality as the previous versions of the overlay. (I did prefer the matte finish of the old ones but thats just preference.) These things are very well made. If you dont believe me then just spend some time trying to remove one. its beastly.
Savannah Genovese
18.03.2010		Hi bro, I have same problems, Question for DJ Techtools??? I don't know guys what the happend??? (I was buy old overlay V2 and BEST Quality, no problem, but now V3 overlay very low quality) If you need foto? I am macking!!!
Vernon Vanderberg
18.03.2010		update:

DJTT sent another overlay on the house. It fits perfect now. just want to say thanks.

why cant every business make it that pain free
Xavier Emanuels
13.03.2010		Sorry to hear about your overlay !

Send us an email on orders@djranking s.com and we will sort you out ASAP

This isnt typical at all of our overlays, id say the overlay is defective as it could possibly have heated up too much while being shipped.

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