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Weeksy

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Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« on: May 04, 2010, 08:44 PM »
Hi all,

I have heard of people applying decals 'wet' with some warmish soapy water, but didn't want to do this and go cocking up the adhesive of my stickers.

Wrap around downtube ones like the Hutch things for mine look horrendous!

How do you all apply your decals dudes?

Thanks

Weeksy
« Last Edit: May 04, 2010, 08:57 PM by Weeksy »

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2010, 08:48 PM »
yes they can,i think theres a sticky somewhere(excuse the pun!)
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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2010, 08:53 PM »
I tried this after i had a quick read about it.  Didnt work out the best as some of them keep peeling at the edges.  Was on a Haro Master and some of the decals are hard to squeeze into position but i wouldnt do it again if i didnt have to  :-\

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 08:59 PM »
Done the wet method a few times now. No problems.

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2010, 09:02 PM »

Weeksy

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2010, 09:11 PM »
Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated.

Torn somewhat on whether to try them wet or not now!

I had never thought about it before now, but I put a sunstrip on my racecar, and the bloke who supplied them said apply wet, you will get all the bubbles out easier that way..got me thinking...

Double Chevron, my anti virus software won't let me one that link dude!!

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2010, 09:14 PM »
Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated.

Torn somewhat on whether to try them wet or not now!

I had never thought about it before now, but I put a sunstrip on my racecar, and the bloke who supplied them said apply wet, you will get all the bubbles out easier that way..got me thinking...

Double Chevron, my anti virus software won't let me one that link dude!!

Try this one http://ajkbikes.com/downloads/techtips/AJK%20Bikes%20Sticker%20Installation%20Instructions.pdf   :daumenhoch:

monkian

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2010, 09:23 PM »
Use a squeeze of Johnson's Baby Shampoo with water in Plant Spray Bottle things rather than Washing up liquid :daumenhoch:


Weeksy

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2010, 10:11 PM »

Thanks fellas.

Much appreciated dudes, nice one

Cheers

Weeksy

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2010, 10:32 PM »
I always put mine on dry, just have to make sure you get them on straight first time is all  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2010, 07:39 AM »
if they are wrap round decs you only need to use a tiny bit of water on the top of the down tube to enable you to position the dec in the centre, once where you want it, rub from the middle out over working down one side at a time. i have had to do this loads of times with haro sport decs as they is huuuge  :)most importantly, take your time  :daumenhoch:

Weeksy

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Re: Can decals be applied 'wet'?
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2010, 08:41 AM »
OrgasmDonor,

The downtubes ones on these are massive fella!

That is the one that needs the help as you say.

Do you live near me in Essex?!

Cheers

Weeksy

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