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Post by mikeley on Jun 16, 2013 21:42:38 GMT 1
Does anyone have any advise or tips for fitting new decals? Just got my Rd125lc mk3 tank and front nose fairing painted in gloss black and need to fit the stickers. I'm not too worried about the fairing ones but I don't want to mess up the tank.
I've been told by a guy I work with to spray the tank with a mixture of warm water and a dash of washing up liquid which will allow me to move the decals into place, and then to ease the water out using a soft flat edge and a hair dryer, but I'm dubious as to whether this will work or mess up my £60's worth of decals? Lol
Any advise would be welcome.
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Post by Roofmonster on Jun 16, 2013 21:50:16 GMT 1
They can be a bit of a pain to fit - there is a good guide on the image works site www.bike-stickers.com/homepage.htmGo to the Bike Graphics section and there is a fitting guide on there. They have some Golden rules Do a "dry run" first to plan out how the decal fits Decide which method will work best before you start Make sure you have all your tools to hand Take your time If in doubt, ask before your start. Advice is free, replacement motorcycle stickers cost money. |
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Post by broughton5 on Jun 16, 2013 21:51:34 GMT 1
ihave used the water and washing up liquid method before and it does work dont no about the hair drier thou, listen to your mate it sounds like he knows what hes talking about
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Post by mikeley on Jun 16, 2013 23:38:44 GMT 1
Rather than just listen to my mate, I think I might ask him to apply them. Lol
Thanks for the info guys.
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Post by LC_BOTT on Jun 17, 2013 10:49:14 GMT 1
Thats the way I did mine, also put the decal in warm water first, just to soften it (genuine Yam decal) it went on ok, but the double curve of a fairing is much harder than it looks, and I just started to 'stretch' the decal, when forcing it on with the squeegie  I thought it was going to be easy, (but that's just me  . If he's done loads, get him to do it, otherwise take your time, and watch stuff on youtube for hints and help. |
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Post by ducatidave on Jun 17, 2013 19:18:50 GMT 1
It's not easy and I did shop fronts for a year my advise would b pay some1 put them on
I mest a nos set up n then some of norbo so had buy another set has they didn't come single
Cost me £20 local sighn shop and they did great job
Seriously the tank can b a pain
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Post by corf on Jun 17, 2013 20:36:28 GMT 1
if you live near manchester i can put them on for you  |
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Post by ducatidave on Jun 17, 2013 23:53:54 GMT 1
if you live near manchester i can put them on for you I could do with a set putting on once I have done spraying Wer abouts manchester are u ? Am in stalybridge Will b few whk tho if u local Oh n £ ? |
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. If he's done loads, get him to do it, otherwise take your time, and watch stuff on youtube for hints and help.
