If your vinyl is just looking weathered and faded, a heat gun can bring it back to life. Run the heat gun over the whole thing, moving back and forth so you don't stay in one spot too long. Basically, you want to gently melt the top layer of the vinyl, which in turn will give it a glossy shine.  You can find heat guns in auto repair shops. Basically, they're like blow dryers, except they get much hotter, so they allow you to heat things that require higher temperatures. If you leave a heat gun over one spot for too long, the vinyl may come off. Run the heat gun over areas on vinyl trim in your car that have lost their grain. Keep going over the area so that the plastic begins to melt. It should look glossy before you move on to the next step. Put on a heat-proof glove to protect your hand from the heat. Place the paper grain-side down on the wet area. Hold it in place with your gloved hand over the area for 10-15 seconds, pressing down as you do. Peel the paper back and check on the repair.  If it leaves bits of vinyl on the grain paper, make sure to scrap it off before doing the process again. Repeat if it didn't take the grain pattern the first time. Spray a vinyl resurfacing product over the whole object. Follow the directions on the product. Maintain a distance of about 1 foot (0.30 m) and move over the product in a back-and-forth motion to create an even coating.  Keep in mind that most resurfacing products won't fill in cracks and scratches. You should fill those in ahead of time as needed. Let it dry when you're done.
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One-sentence summary -- Run a heat gun over a weathered piece of vinyl. Use a heat gun to heat up spotty areas. Apply a piece of vinyl grain over the glossy area. Apply a resurfacing product over repairs.


One of the least flattering features in a photograph is a double-chin.  Usually, the double-chin look can be avoided if you lengthen your neck and move your chin out away from your body slightly.  This will feel strange and awkward, but will be much more flattering in photos. Slouching shoulders and bad posture are never flattering, so be sure that you pull your shoulders down and back.  This will make you look more alert, elongate your neck, and improve your photo.  You may also try tilting your shoulders from one side or the other for the photograph instead of having them square with the camera. Taking and sharing too many self-portraits that are all serious will make you seem serious or stuffy.  Try taking a silly picture instead.  Often when you relax and have a little fun, you will inadvertently take a more flattering picture. Instead of taking a photo square on yourself, try angling your face or body slightly.  Experiment with both sides to determine whether you have a “good side.”  Angling your body in a full-length photo will make you appear slimmer and emphasize your curves. Even if your eyes are your best feature, try looking away from the camera for a more interesting photograph.  You can still emphasize your eyes by ensuring that they are wide open and looking above or to the side of the camera. Be sure to exaggerate looking away.  If you look very slightly away from the lens, it will seem like you didn’t know where the camera was.  If you look at least a foot from the camera, it will come across as a deliberate choice. True emotion usually comes through in your face.  A fake smile is not usually a flattering smile, so if you want a smiling photo, think of something that makes you genuinely happy or something that is funny before snapping the shot.  If you want to look happy, be sure you are smiling with your eyes, not just your mouth.  The way to do this is to actually feel happy.  It’s okay to show other emotions, too, if you would prefer a self photo that is somber, flirty, sad, pensive, frustrated, or matter-of-fact.  Just try being genuine. If you are taking a self photo for a specific purpose, think about how you should dress for the picture.  For a business photograph or for a profile for a business networking website, select modest, professional clothing and a neat hairstyle. For dating websites, you may want to wear something colorful or fun, but try not to look overly sexy (because you will likely look like you’re trying too hard to be sexy).  Style your hair in a casual way that shows that you have paid some attention to your look. For social media websites, think about how you want the world to perceive you.  Your clothing choice is pretty wide-open, but unless you are showing off that you have just completed a 20-mile hike, it’s unlikely that a dirty t-shirt is the best choice for a selfie. The duckface—pursed lips that are slightly widened—has become a cliché and somewhat hated choice for self photos. Try another, more flattering, facial expression instead.
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One-sentence summary -- Avoid a double-chin. Pull your shoulders back. Adjust your attitude. Angle your face or body. Look away from the camera. Show emotion. Dress for the occasion. Avoid the duckface.


If you have a pedigreed cat or dog, you'll have a registration certificate issued by the pedigree association. For cats, this may be a "blue slip" from the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). Pedigreed dogs in the United States are registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). Registration certificates are organized similar to car titles. There are boxes on the back of the certificate that you can use to transfer registration of your pet from yourself to a new owner.  Make sure you provide a complete mailing address for the new owner. This is the address the pedigree association will use to mail the new owner a new certificate. Dogs may require a supplemental transfer form. This is usually the case if the dog has had more than 2 registered owners. The new owner may not have to sign the registration certificate for the transfer. However, you must sign it as the old owner. After signing it, make a copy for your own records. The procedure for dogs is slightly different. There is another section of transfer information that must be completed and signed by the new owner. The new owner then sends the certificate to the AKC. Beneath the boxes for transfer information on the back of the certificate, you'll find the address where you need to send the certificate. The pedigree association will send a new certificate to the new owner. Include a check or money order for the transfer fees. These fees are typically around $20 or $30. Check the website of the pedigree association to find up-to-date fee information.
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Locate the pet's registration certificate. Fill in the transfer information on the back of the certificate. Sign the certificate as the old owner. Mail the certificate to the pedigree association.