Author Topic: decals (Read 620 times)

Bigfrawg · « **on:** November 15, 2007, 08:30 PM »

is there a how to guide on fitting decals? any top tips?
in particular late ripper(positioning,any specific measurements) and 84 quadangle.don't want to feck it up!

stidds · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2007, 08:52 PM »

Best tip is to put a bit of washing up liquid in some water, spray the frame with this mixture and then apply the decal. This will allow you to move the decals around without them sticking immediately. Once they are in place, squeegy them dry and leave over night.

The water and washing up liquid does not affect the adhesive on the decal and when the water has dryed the decal will stay in place.

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2007, 09:02 PM »

thanks stidds, any more help on specific measurements or is it best guess from others piccys?
like i said after spending time and money on paint and powder i want to get it right.

stidds · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2007, 09:45 PM »

I have never taken measurements, I take a educated guess. But don't listen to me all of the decals on my bikes are fooked right up.

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2007, 09:47 PM »

TBH i dont think there is absolute correct way just study pics, thats what i do

Paul

Waxintaxin · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2007, 09:51 PM »

do you think the people who placed the decals on bikes actually measured where they went

look at pics and go for it

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2007, 10:08 PM »

that was my original plan but didn't want to turn up on my new ride only to be faced with "look at that knob,he's got his stickers on upside down!!"
best guess it is.

scary_leary · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2007, 10:17 PM »

Alot of the factory applied decals are right fook ups..
my lastest robinson came with he old ones still on and fack! they were all over the shop..

Good luck with the washing up tip, never liked it myself
just use some masking tape as a guide marking centre's etc.. then place the decal in between.. easy

ive applied these tonight... beauuuitful.