Vinyl Sticker Application
12-11-2006, 09:39 AM
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Vinyl Sticker Application
I was wondering if there is anyone in the Milwaukee area that is good with this. I bought some strips to go down the center of the bike, like the Ducati Monsters from a nice vinyl Sticker place here but they do not put them on and Im all thumbs when it comes to this sort of deal. I also do not have a warm weather area to attempt this as I have a non-heated garage, is there anyone with the skill and the area that could help out. BTW I have a 03 Superhawk. Sticker are already bought and ready to be put on but from what they tell me at the Ducati store it wont be super easy. So if anyone is up for a challenge please PM me or email me at jonmueller@wi.rr.com
12-11-2006, 11:09 AM
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Err i cant put them on for yah as im abit far away but there not that difficult just take your time and just peel one edge off and lay it down slowly peel the backing off taking care to smooth out any bubbles and if you use a hair dryer on warm setting this helps.If it goes **** up keep applying the heat lift up then relay them down again until your happy.
12-11-2006, 02:39 PM
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the use of SLIGHTLY soapy water in a spray bottle is irreplaceable
makes it damn-near foolproof
http://www.customvinylgraphics.com/a...-graphics.aspx
makes it damn-near foolproof
http://www.customvinylgraphics.com/a...-graphics.aspx
12-11-2006, 02:59 PM
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I put these number plate stickers on my bike using the soapy water method. It would have been impossible otherwise. Find a buddy's warm garage. Spray the area with lightly soaped water, apply the stickers. When nearly dry, make sure all the bubbles are pressed out with a soft squeegy, and then you can peel the protective layer off the top.
Good luck.
12-11-2006, 09:47 PM
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I use a mixture of 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. Cleanliness is very important. Use lint free cloths and I would even recommend latex gloves during the operation. Perfectly clean paint is also important. This is the method I use to apply Tankslapper products, and those are clear so you see every little speck of dust, lint, and air bubbles underneath.
12-12-2006, 07:07 AM
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Easy enough, just keep it soapy, and you can slide her around til you find just the right spot...oh, wait, are we talking about stickers, or stick her...opps wrong subject...oh well it works for stickers as well....
I applied the superhawk 996 I got from Honda, and it looks like it came from the factory, first time I attempted something like that....just used lots o soap and water....keep it wet....amazing how that term can be used for sooooo many things!! LOL:-D :-D :-D
I applied the superhawk 996 I got from Honda, and it looks like it came from the factory, first time I attempted something like that....just used lots o soap and water....keep it wet....amazing how that term can be used for sooooo many things!! LOL:-D :-D :-D
12-13-2006, 07:05 AM
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Soap and water works good, just mix soap and..... i think you get it now. Hey Jake D where did you get those tail number plate decals? I need a white pair for my silver bike.. let me know, they look REALLY good ack there, maybe the smoothest i've seen.
12-13-2006, 08:49 AM
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Look at the Tapeworks website. That is where I got mine. Just call them up and tell them what you want. He can ANYTHING with them. For example, you can have a border around them. I got a gold border with mine but I decided not to install it. Also you can get lettering. Let's say you wanted the number plate to read "VTR 1000" you could get that on there. I just wanted plain silver.
Thanks for the complement!
Here is a link to the webpage. It doesn't list the rear number plates by themselves, but if you call them they can sell you the rear plates by themselves. I think they are going to be like $45, depending on the color you order.
http://www.tapeworks.com/HONDA%20Pages/VTR1000.html
12-13-2006, 03:26 PM
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Maybe a repost but check these out...
http://www.bikeskinz.com/store/produ...e0c8ef81ad6a83
And then these guys have good prices on kits..You send them a pic of your bike and they will show you what it will look like...
http://www.alloutgraphics.com/graphics.htm
http://www.bikeskinz.com/store/produ...e0c8ef81ad6a83
And then these guys have good prices on kits..You send them a pic of your bike and they will show you what it will look like...
http://www.alloutgraphics.com/graphics.htm
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