Any tips for installing new decals?

[Thorpe]

Just wondering if you guys had any killer tips when it comes to installing new decals on your machines....? I got 65 bucks worth of decals, and dont want to screw them up putting them on! One member mentioned Sticker On. Any others?

[whyzee]

Just wondering if you guys had any killer tips when it comes to installing new decals on your machines....? I got 65 bucks worth of decals, and dont want to screw them up putting them on! One member mentioned Sticker On. Any others?

these decals are easy to put on. I clean the plastic super clean with starting fluid. dries instantly , leaves NO residue Make sure your decals are room temp. Park your bike in the sun, so the plastics are warm.
Start at one end really slow and use a credit card along the way over the protective barrier to remove all air bubbles. Then let them sit for awhile to setup before you ride, if they are in a spot where your knees will rub them

[Bryan Raffa]

ditto on the water and squeegee from the center out

[88 Turbo Coupe]

Too make sure they go on straight, I would outline the area with masking tape. Also good prep cleaning ^^^

[Bryan Raffa]

Too make sure they go on straight, I would outline the area with masking tape. Also good prep cleaning ^^^

Excellent point!! use rubbing alcohol to clean with.

[Thorpe]

Awesome! Thanks guys...

[blue27]

Preparation - Clean the surface on which the decal will be applied. Make sure it is free of dirt, wax and grease. We recommend installation temperature of surface between 55 - 90 degrees. Do not directly power wash decals or scrape with ice scraper. Use Isopropyl alcohol to clean.

Now you can use the "wet" method and I do recommend that. Use a squirt bottle of water and a drop or two of soap, not much.
Does your decal have a top layer? that looks like masking tape? then you can use the hinge method, if not spray the solution on your fender and on the back of the decal and "float into place.
Step 1. Take the decal as you received it. Position the decal on the surface. Apply a single horizontal strip of masking tape to the top of the graphic. The strip should be split between the graphic and the surface . This strip will be used as a hinge that will insure the graphic does not move during the application process
Step 2. Hold the bottom edge of the hinged graphic away from the surface and remove the “Backing Paper” to reveal the sticky backing of the vinyl.
CAUTION: Do not let the exposed graphic fall onto the surface. If not using the wet method. The back of the graphic is very tacky and will tightly adhere to the surface. If the placement is not correct, removing the graphic for re-placement will be very difficult or impossible without causing damage to the vinyl. if not using the "wet" method
Step 3. While still holding the hinged graphic away from the surface. Use the squeegee and go from top to bottom, or center out begin to merge the graphic to the surface.

Final Step. Now that the entire decal is on the surface and squeegeed down. Start at one end and begin removing the application tape, pulling it back at a 45 degree angle slowly making sure the decal stays on the surface. If you have any air bubbles left in decal. Use a pin to poke little holes in them and force the air out.

Tip if it has the masking type top layer (not the clear) spray it with your wet solution and let sit for a couple of minutes, it will help the tape to release from the decal after you have squeeged it down.

Now you can use the "wet" method and I do recommend that. Use a squirt bottle of water and a drop or two of soap,